First of all, some crucial artists are missing, particularly where non-English music is concerned. For example, Horslips was the first band to fulfill the promise of electric folk from Ireland, and deserve to be included. However, there are no tracks here by these groups, or by Planxty, the Bothy Band, or, most astonishingly, Moving Hearts. Similarly with Scottish music, the groups that would seem to be most relevant, like Five Hand Reel and Wolfstone, are absent, although a few tracks by such people as Dick Gaughan and Capercaillie are included. The booklet, which provides a few essays and a good introductory note to each track, is both attractive and informative.
Cuts frequently appear to be in the wrong category.
There is a lot of blank space in the booklet, and no photos of the bands or musicians.