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Music : A Hundred Miles Or More... A Collection
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A Hundred Miles Or More... A Collection by: Alison Krauss List Price: £14.99 CD-Charts Price: £9.98 You Save: £5.01 (33%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0011661055520 Label: Universal Classics Manufacturer: Universal Classics Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Universal Classics Release Date: August 18, 2008 Running Time: 68 minutes Studio: Universal Classics Sales Rank: 588 MPN: 610555 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: A Hundred Miles or More carries the subtitle A Collection, and what a curious collection it is--cuts from soundtracks, side projects, and tribute albums, plus guest duets on other artists' albums and five previously unreleased tracks. In other words, this is a collection of Alison Krauss performances that have never appeared on an Alison Krauss album, though it holds together better than such a grab-bag approach might suggest. Highlights such as her duet with Brad Paisley on "Whiskey Lullaby" and her a cappella rendition of "Down to the River to Pray" from O Brother, Where Art Thou? will be familiar to most Krauss fans, though it's doubtful that many share her infatuation with retro rocker John Waite (with whom she revives his "Missing You" and duets on a cover of Don Williams's "Lay Down Beside Me."). Other projects represented range from Disney to the Chieftains to the Louvin Brothers (she duets with James Taylor on their "How's the World Treating You." There's minimal contribution from her Union Station band--making this a solo release by default--and little information to indicate whether the previously unreleased tracks were outtakes from earlier releases or recently recorded for this one. --Don McLeese Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Alison at her bestAlison Krauss I guess is one of those singers you either love or hate. She has a tonal quality that for me epitomises the very best in Bluegrass. This album is no exception. The sheer quality of her voice is at time unbelievable and whilst it is true she veers away from pure bluegrass - her strength is that she can carry this off with huge credibility. I bought this album not only because I love Alison Krauss - but I heard her wonderful duet with James Taylor of "hows the world treating you?"- and simply had to have it! This is an old song recorded by Elvis in his early days - and hearing Alison and James brought back all those memories of wonderful songs, and meaningful lyrics. I also adore her version of "I'm just a country boy/girl" ... Read More: Rating: - Very enjoyable. Good music.This is not a bluegrass album. Whilst Krauss does sing bluegrass especially when with Union Station, she does not restrict herself to bluegrass. This is a collection of songs from different project with some previously unreleased. There are songs from Cold Mountain and O Brother. Her vocals are beautiful. The songs are excellent and varied in style. Highlights include the incredibly sad Jacobs dream. The deserved CMA award winning song with brad Paisley 'Whiskey Lullaby' is powerful. The Duet with Waite on MIssing You works very well. I am not a big fan of Krauss but after this album and the one with Palmer, I am becoming one. This is a very good collection. Recommended. Rating: - Update your collection of Alison's music with this great compilation.This is a lovely album, though quite different from what we normally get from Alison Krauss. Do not expect a bluegrass album, though one or more members of the superb Union Station appear on 10 of the 16 tracks. The lively hoedown 'Sawing on The Strings' is the nearest we get to a bluegrass song, with twin fiddles from Alison and Stuart Duncan. The brilliant Jerry Douglas appears on 6 of the tracks, and I was particularly taken by his lap steel sound on tracks 2 and 16. None of the songs here have appeared on any of Alison's own albums. Some will be familiar to many, however, particularly 'Down To The Valley To Pray' from 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?', sung a cappella with a choir of mostly well-known names billed as the First Baptist Church Choir ... Read More: Rating:  - DisappointingI am probably at odds with most AK fans but this to me is a disappointing album. AK continually tries to straddle bluegrass with mainstream country. She has a divine voice and is an accomplished fiddle player and when teamed with Union Station, is there really a better group of musicians on the planet? But this album is another attempt to project her into mainstream country or even crossover and like previous solo projects is neither fish nor fowl. I find her solo output forced and cloying. She deserves to be recognised as a leading lady of country music but I have listened to this album once and am unlikely to do so again. Rating: - wonderfulIf you are already a fan of Alison Krauss this album is a must have. It includes songs which cannot be found on her other albums and comprises of duets with other artists and songs off soundtracks. Soft and melodious for the most part this is a wonderful album to just sit back and relax to. That said, you don't need to be a fan of hers to enjoy this! As long as you have some appreciation for country music and the various themes they tackle this album will appeal to you. |
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