Customer Reviews
Simply beautiful - By: , 14 Jun 2004 
Alison Krauss has one of the beautiful voices in modern music. But this album shows Union Station to be so much more than her stunning vocals. The stand out feature of this album is the musicianship of alll members of the band. The addition of jerry douglas dobro has added a new layer to their compositions. This album is simply a must.
Simply superb - By: Dan Craggs, 22 Mar 2004 Alison Krauss & Union Station are paving the way in modern country/bluegrass music, & are setting milestones as they go. There's something about this group that is just electric. I guess it's the way they mix traditional styles & songs (in the form of 'Momma Cried' & 'The Boy Who Wouldn't Hoe Corn') with modern music influences (shown in 'Let Me Touch You For A While').
This album is perfect for anyone who is new to country music, or just for those who want to hear some of the most beautiful singing & most perfect playing you'll ever hear. It's no wonder that this album gained platinum in a matter or months, & this band has earned dozens of awards. They deserve every single one. Anyone who buys this album will certainly not be disappointed.
My new favorite - By: , 02 Mar 2004 Well this album is certainly my new favorite. The clarity of Alison's voice is exeptional. All of my friends have insisted on getting a copy since I played it to them & they are alll well & truly hooked. I've never been a blue grass / country fan but this album has certainly converted me & I'm looking for more of the same. I just can't get enough.
Lost and found - By: , 09 Jan 2004 Oh what a delight! I'm no out & out Bluegrass or Country fan, however I love Ry Cooder & if you love him you'll love this album.
It is a superb album & even my eldest son, a purist when it comes to rock, country blues & the like is enthusiastic about it.
Alison has a voice so sweet yet so strong & clear that it raises the hackles to hear it. It is an irony that she is seen mainly as a backing musician & vocalist when her voice is clearly superior to that of the person she usuallly backs.
Apart from the odd track I would not recommend her early work as much of it is schmaltzy, anodyne country balllad but with this album she has returned to her Appalachian/Bluegrass roots. It is a tour de force.
A complete classic - By: , 13 Jan 2003 I am so pleased I bought this record.
I saw this band on TV, having inadvertently tuned into the Country Music awards late one night. The first act I saw perform live on stage was Alison Krauss & Union Station. They played Lucky One, I listened & was hooked! Amidst the glitz & pretence inherent with American awards ceremonies shone this band as one true, honest & highly skilled. Shining also was their modesty with Alison Krauss capturing my attention from the first note.
I bought the album for my girlfriend. A treat which goes up & down in tempo & style yet maintains its sheer quality throughout. Its one of those albums you end up showing off to alll your friends because you discovered it first!
Everyone I've played it to have also loved it & have since asked me for its title...they want it!
I think you would have to be an individual of little heart or soul & lacking almost completely in personality to not like this record.
The balllads are instantly adorable whilst the harder edged bluegrass sounds are distinct growers.
One that will see the inside of my CD player for many years to come.
