Gillian Welch Boots No. 2: The Lost Songs 3LP Box Set

Unearthed from a cache of home demos and reel-to-reel recordings, Boots No. 2: The Lost Songs is the second release of archival music from the vault of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. This remarkable 48-song collection, spread over three volumes, was recorded between the making of Time (The Revelator) and Soul Journey. It is an intimate glimpse at the artist's sketchbook, containing some lifelong themes as well as some flights of fancy. The versatility and quality shown here greatly expand the Welch/Rawlings canon, and confirm that the acclaimed studio albums from the pair have never been an accident but a clear artistic choice.

This deluxe package consists of a 12-inch "old-school, tip-on" style box made by Stoughton Printing, including a special 66-page song book with photos, lyrics, and guitar chords for all 48 tracks. The LP box will include the three volumes on three 150-gram LPs housed in printed paper sleeves.

This archival trove cements [the duo] as modern masters of American folk.

The story behind these records is absolutely cinematic....this gift of 3 records.

The protectors of the American folk song.

...the mesmerizing blend of Welch's and Rawlings' voices and guitars is as splendid here as it was on the masterful Time (The Revelator). The no-frills production captures the subtle details of the performances without adding anything unnecessary, and for two hours their harmonies give these songs simple, glorious life.