The Jim & Jesse Story: 24 Greatest Hits
contains the majority of the duo's biggest hits and most familiar numbers, including
"Diesel on My Tail,"
"Paradise,"
"Cotton Mill Man,"
"Better Times a-Coming,"
and
"Are You Missing Me."
However, the disc does not contain original recordings -- it is all re-recordings from the early '90s. Nevertheless, the album does boast a number of excellent performances, since the duo is supported by several of the finest former
Virginia Boys
, and they themselves sound energetic and surprisingly lively, making
The Jim & Jesse Story
a fine introduction to the duo's sound. ~ Thom Owens