The Shreveport, LA-based label put out a cartload of , , and records in the 1950s without ever establishing itself as a major indie. This 26-track compilation of, as the title promises, and hillbilly sides from the decade is definitely for the "let's clean out the vault 'cause it's there'" kind of enthusiasts. That's not to say that it's terrible, just that it's a pretty unremarkable collection of minor leaguers, the biggest name -- and she's hardly a big one -- being . A couple of guys not primarily known for work under their own name make early appearances. , one of the top Los Angeles session bassists of the 1960s, is represented by the previously unreleased instrumental one of the better cuts with its tough swagger. , meanwhile, contributes guitar to 's unreleased instrumental For the most part, the CD has run-of-the-mill that's a little more subdued than the manic performances that tend to fill compilations such as these, sometimes with a pronounced flavor. (who has nine songs), for instance, sounds a little like a , sometimes smothered in a ridiculous amount of echo. Most of these acts would have been fine as warmups for Shreveport's famous Louisiana Hayride radio show, but it can't be said that their sides (seven of which are previously unreleased) on this disc are worth much attention. ~ Richie Unterberger