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To be more specific...The soundtrack opens with the strong piece of Wandering Stranger performed by the always faithful vocals of Jack White and then is followed by the majestic traditional folk songs Like a Songbird That Has Fallen and I Wish My Baby Was Born. Skipping track four for later, 5 is the unusual Cuckoo song, yet charming at the same time. Another Jack White piece, Sittin At the Top Of the World is another highlight, wait everysong is a highlight I'm sorry!, Am I born To Die, CHristmas Time..., and Ruby with the Eyes That Sparkle, are all true gems.

Now in case you havent heard the compelling voice of the amazing folk/blues icon Alison Kraus then please buy this soundtrack in favor of My Ain True Love, what a phenomenal song, and also a golden globe contender! The Scarlett Tide is another terrific piece of traditional music as well as Lady Margret. The true masters that steal the disc are the members of the powerhouse Sacred Harp Church choir members their two pieces, Iduema and I'm Going Home are sure to melt your heart and soothe the soul.

Please don't omit the instrumentals composed by Gabriel Yared which are the final few on the CD, all of them are chilling yet joyous.

As an amatuer to folk music, you may just overlook this review, but i do believe i know exceptional music when i hear it.. so please take purchasing this great CD into consideration.

Haunting and Evocative
The mark of a great soundtrack is one that doesn't need the visual associations of the film to stand up as good music, and this one fits the bill. I haven't seen Cold Mountain (though I read the book), but this is an excellent soundtrack, evoking a spirit of Appalachia that is crucial to the story. Alison Kraus' lovely voice highlights the two Oscar-nominated songs, "The Scarlet Tide" and "You Will Be My Ain True Love" (written, respectively, by Elvis Costello and Sting, the latter providing harmony vocals as well). And Jack White of the White Stripes shows his diversity and respect for his country and blues roots with five songs, including his own composition, "Never Far Away". (White also produced Loretta Lynn's new "comeback" album, "Van Lear Rose".) A host of traditional artists join in, the most interesting of which are the Sacred Harp Singers at Liberty Church, whose Appalachian "shape singing" is unique and powerful. The soundtrack successfully mixes traditional tunes with contemporary songs done in the traditional style, and the selections from Gabriel Yared's score are equally evocative. Not coincidentally, perhaps, it is the best soundtrack I've heard since "O Brother Where Art Thou", also produced by T Bone Burnett. I recommend it to any fan of traditional Americana, regardless of whether they have seen the film.

Loved it
I loved this album--it was everything I expected it to be. The old songs were especially good. I knew when I saw the movie that I wanted to buy the album. It reminds me a lot of the 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' soundtrack. I think if you like that, you'll like this.