Complete Works, Vol. 2 (1939-1943) continues Document’s exhaustive overview of Cripple Clarence Lofton’s recordings. As with the other installments, the disc features some classic performances, long running time, exacting chronological sequencing, and poor fidelity (all cuts are transferred from original acetates and 78s). The serious blues listener will find all these factors to be positive, but enthusiasts and casual listeners will find that the collection is of marginal interest. – Thom Owens