Alison Krauss - So Long So Wrong
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Free Music Notes for So Long So Wrong
Free Music Review: "taken the COUNTRY BY STORM...Alison & Union Station"
Hit: 5 Stars
When I was a child, opens up a lot of doors...this is the lyric to "NO PLACE TO HIDE", features Adam Steffey (Union Station) lead vocal and on the mandolin, is a key part of the success of Alison Krauss & Union Station...along with Dan Tyminski(vocal/guitar), Ron Block(vocal/banjo/guitar), Barry Bales(vocal/acoustic bass/upright bass)...this group of young talented musicians has taken the COUNTRY BY STORM...many people have taken another look at MOUNTAIN MUSIC also known as BLUEGRASS...the gathering of new and old fans is staggering...almost phenomenal to say the least...much of this is due to their participation in the overnight hit of "O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU", as we watched the COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, it ran away with BEST ALBUM and Dan Tyminski walked away with his prize. Alison Krauss shares her love and talent with every member of Union Station, you can hear it on every track...just listen to "FIND MY WAY BACK TO MY HEART", touching, really gets to you...another is "I CAN LET GO NOW", lyrics that go deep into your soul..."I'LL REMEMBER YOU, LOVE, IN MY PRAYERS", an old-time tune and Tyminski and fellow players give out with everything that's in em'...and how about "PAIN OF A TROUBLED LIFE", composed and performed by Ron Block, sit back and listen, take heed friends, cause you don't want to old before your time...my highlight pick is "BLUE TRAIL OF SORROW", this is what's its all about, toe-tapping music from EARLY AMERICANA, gotta love it!
Total Time: 48:11 on 14 Tracks ~ Rounder Records 11661-0365-2 ~ (1997)
Free Music Review: Outstanding stuff!
Hit: 5 Stars
So Long, So Wrong is a very special CD featuring the best bluegrass vocals to be heard anywhere. The voices of Dan Tyminski (the "Man of Constant Sorrow" singer) and Alison are sure to delight. Instrumentally, this CD features a mandolin-dominated sound, versus the newer CD ("New Favorite") which replaces the mandolin solos with the stellar dobro work of Jerry Douglas. The Union Station band on the newer CD is really an all-star band. "Contemporary Bluegrass All-Stars!" - (my term). And on both of these CDs, Alison Kraus and Union Station are trying to achieve something that is very unusual: to combine two different kinds of music into one enjoyable listening package. First is the straight-ahead bluegrass, performed magnificently and authentically, and I am always amazed at how rythmic bluegrass can be (without percussion)... where even the singers' inflections help to establish a driving rythm. The second type of music is folk, mellow and smooth and gentle, sung in Alison's sometimes whisper-quiet voice and with a rich instrumental backing. These CDs alternate between the two styles, one song a foot-stomper and the next song a folky ballad, and for me, it works wonderfully. Do these divergent styles make the musicians gripe, make them cranky? Isn't that how so many bands have folded, because of disagreements over musical direction? Well there is no hint of disaffection here, at least none that I can see. In fact, the musicians' joy shines thru in every song. "So Long, So Wrong" makes for beautiful listening.Free Music Review: Great bluegrass and folk sound
Hit: 5 Stars
Alison Krauss and her Union Station bandmates do a fine job on So Long, So Wrong. Alison's singing and fiddle playing dominate, especially on the ballads "Looking In The Eyes Of Love", "I Can Let Go Now", "Deeper Than Crying", "It Doesn't Matter", "Happiness" and "There Is A Reason". However, Union Station's guitarist, Dan Tyminski, who sings lead on "No Place To Hide", "The Road Is A Lover", and "Blue Trail Of Sorrow", also is a strong singer. Furthermore, Adam Steffey(mandolin), Ron Block(banjo and guitar), and Barry Bales(acoustic bass), the remaining Union Station members, really shine on this one. The instrumental "Little Liza Jane", on which all the band members get into the act, is a driving bluegrass tune. There's no percussion anywhere on the record, but thanks to Barry's thumping bass lines, the songs have a rhythmic, flowing feel to them, which more than makes up for the lack of a drumbeat. There aren't any musical gimmicks here, but there is a great bluegrass and folk sound. So Long, So Wrong is a fine collection of songs from a truly talented group of singers and musicians.Free Music Review: Like a haven safe from harm
Hit: 5 Stars
I made myself a compilation CD of Alison Krauss songs ranging from her first album through New Favorite. Like all compilation CDs, you end up fast forwarding to your favorite songs.I don't think it's a coincidence that, aside from The Lucky One, I kept fast forwarding to songs that are on the So Long, So Wrong album.
So Long has so many great songs that absolutely melt you. Try cranking the stereo while driving through the rain while listening to Looking in the Eyes of Love, the title song, Deeper than Crying, and Find My Way Back to my Heart.
Little Liza Jane and Looking in the Eyes of Love are amazing songs. My favorite song, though, has only been mentioned once among 33 reviews of this album, but it's one of the prettiest songs I've ever heard. The melody, the lyrics, and that voice! The price of the album is paid for based on the song Happiness all by itself.
What a great album. In my opinion, Alison and the Union Station have never been finer.
Free Music Review: One of the best CDs I have ever heard!
Hit: 5 Stars
Argue all you want about genres and "keep faithful to bluegrass" - I don't care about any of that. Diana Krall gets critized all the time for "crossing over". In this case Alison Krauss sings to me, with all her heart. And I for one don't care what she songs- just how.I love every song, the bluegrass ones and the others; but one in particular is the best song I have ever heard:
"It Doesn't Matter".
This is so pure, just Alison and maybe two guitars, it is stunning! The sonics and sound quality are absolutely top notch but Alison's emotions come through so strongly it brings tears to my eyes.
Not often I am so moved by a song.
Alsion Krausss obviously has high values and it shows throughout her productions which are some of the best in the music industry. I review audio equipment for a magazine and her music stands up to megabuck systems but you will enjoy them on anything down to a boombox!