MOG Editorial Review

One of the folk movement's most important figures has both of his best side on display throughout Hard Travelin', in one sense as an artist preserving the tradition of trailblazers like Woody Guthrie and another in creating his own timeless protest tunes. Comprised of two albums, Sings the Songs of Woody Guthrie as well as his self-titled record, Elliott provides an enticing country twang to the usual folk sound, and this pays off both on his Guthrie covers as well as his takes on traditional tunes. Elsewhere, songs like the self-penned "Sadie Brown" show that while the man will be remembered for keeping the spirits of others alive, he had plenty to say himself... Or in this case, yodel himself.