

Hank Williams’ tenure as a country-music giant was painfully short-lived; he only recorded for six years before his death at the age of 29. In that time, he was able to create one of the most staggering catalogs in Western music, as this comprehensive 10-disc collection attests. Between deep cuts like the heartbreaking, hymn-like “Singing Waterfall” and stripped-down demos of classics like “Honky Tonk Blues,” this compilation is a treasure trove for anyone looking to explore early country music at its finest.