's second album, recorded when she was 20 years old, is a hearty helping of folk masterpieces that give ample evidence to exactly how she was established as a leader of the contemporary folk scene of the day. The material chosen is truly exceptional, from the beautifully stark British ballad to the tragic tales of death and lost love in and which recall in presentation as much as spirit. Without a doubt, 's version of is every bit as vibrant as when recorded it, though here given a more bluegrass sound by the banjo and backup vocal accompaniment of . The traditional Christmas tune is presented perfectly by 's gorgeous arrangement. is a true master of her craft, and though she hasn't always made the best choices for material, the 14 interpretations here are as timeless as the songs themselves. Similar to 's self-titled debut, this is an album that all fans of traditional folk music should seek out. [In August of 2001, was reissued in an audiophile remastered edition, with new annotation and containing three additional songs from the same sessions -- all are a match for anything on the original album, and count among the saddest, most emotionally enveloping songs of 's early career.] ~ Matt Fink & Bruce Eder