American Lullaby
American Lullaby's Niagara of talent--Maria Muldaur, David Grisman,  Sweet Honey in the Rock--is enough to make anybody rush, unashamedly,  toward a warm glass of milk and a tuck-in. But to fully grip this CD's  terrificness, you have to hold it in your hands. As with every record in  Ellipsis' Lullaby series, this package is sewn up with  honest-to-goodness artistry. Nestled into a dreamy-looking cardbord box  (no jagged jewelcases here) is a boardbook, chock-a-block with more of  the outer box's excellent artwork, and inside that is a pamphlet and the  CD itself, each peeking out of a private cubby. In the eyes of the  average lullaby buyer, such stunning presentation might merit  sloppiness in the liner note department, but there's no such slackness  here. Every artist thoughtfully explains his or her contribution,  followed by a brief bio. Perfect for flag-wavers, fans of roots music,  and anybody who favors a meaningful drift-off to a good night's sleep.--Tammy La Gorce