I liked the movie, but I LOVE the soundtrack CD.
COMPARE: the original Stanley Brothers recording of "Man of Constant Sorrow", the Movie's "Soggy Bottom Boys' version, and Patty Loveless' version (on her new "Mountain Soul" CD.)
Aside: Who recorded "Maid of Constant Sorrow"?
CONTRAST: O Brother's "roots" music with some of the self-indulgent singer-songwriter and New Age mishmash that passes for folk music these days?