The song selection is very good and the playing is top notch. Supported by an exceptionally talented band this CD is a joy to listen to. Familiar songs stand alongside new compositions with the common thread of feeling. From the upbeat to the mid-tempo to the slow songs the band pulls everyone off without a hitch.

If you buy one Alison Krauss CD for your collection, this should be the one. In my opinion even better than her greatest hits collection.

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Good Stuff.  Dec 11, 2000
Being the type of person who the average bluegrass fan would likely string up upon meeting (all-black-wearing-blue-haired-agnostic-death-metal-type), I didn't expect to like this cd much. Having appreciated Alison from afar for a long time though (if you like good music at all, she's hard to avoid because anybody who knows good music knows Alison and asks her to play on their cds), I nearly jumped for joy when I found this disc in the $5 pile at a local festival. So I picked it up, popped it in and then I jumped for joy. I love every track on this cd, with the possible exception of "Cloudy Days." I wouldn't get rid of it though, it's grown on me over time and it really does fit the album. While liking bluegrass hasn't won me any friends among the pierced elite, this is the stuff dreams were made of. Alison's voice is heavenly, and this disc is probably the best exhibit of purest bluegrass she's released to date.

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Alison and an earlier version of Union Station sound great  Jul 15, 2004 By Mark J. Fowler "Let's Play Two!"
Dan Tyminski later replaced Tim Stafford on guitar and after mandolin Wiz Adam Steffey left AKUS Dobro Deity Jerry Douglas joined the band.

Ron Block on banjo and guitar and Barry Bales on bass have been with Alison for years, and this version of Union Station sounds comparably polished and talented. I'm going to guess if you're reading this that you have at least a nodding acquaintance with Alison's one-in-a-million voice and the fact that while her bands are built to complement that voice - she also doesn't hog the spotlight.

On this CD standout cuts include "New Fool", "Who Can Blame You", "Heartstrings" along with the Gospel "Jesus, Help me to Stand" and the title cut.

Several of the tracks feature other Union Station members on lead vocals and although they vary from "good" to "not bad" - they suffer from today's perspective in that no one else in Union Station has a voice like Alison's, and no one else in *this* version of the band has a voice like Dan Tyminski.

Still - absolutely required for Alison Krauss fans.

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A lovely album  Dec 10, 2000 By G. Sawaged
One of my favourite Alison Krauss albums, every song is a gem. Well, really this is as the title says, an Alison Krauss and Union Station album and 5 of the songs have either Tim, Adam or Ron on lead vocals. This album has a wonderful mix of music, a traditional bluegrass instrumental, 'Cluck Old Hen' to soft country romantic ballads, to Christian songs like 'Jesus Help me to Stand'. All mixed with Alisons wonderful fiddle playing and the bands bluegrass sound.

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Bluegrass at it's best!  Apr 04, 2001 By Joseph C. Brewer
I purchased this CD after hearing "Every Time You Say Goodbye" on TNN. I wasn't really paying attention to the T.V. until I heard Alison Krauss' voice and the wonderful strings of Union Station and I was immediately hooked.

This collection of soft bluegrass music combines the angelic tones of Krauss' vocal talent with the upbeat, precision and mastery of Union Station's traditional bluegrass instruments. The blend of five string, guitar, upright bass and mandolin is superb. Never too much emphasis on one band member's solo talents yet plenty of sizzling picking to satisfy even the staunchest bluegrass afficionado. Alison adds the magic of her compelling fiddle styles while her beautiful and unmistakable voice caps off what I am pleased to say is my favorite bluegrass/country release. My highest praise and recommendation for this wonderful CD!!!

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