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Every Time You Say Goodbye

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In my opinion this is the best CD that Alison Krauss has put out. It was her turning point in popularity. About the same time as her Keith Whitley cover that brought her to the attention of the country crowd. This was her last "true" bluegrass album.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

Alison Krauss has done much to popularise bluegrass in recent years. Her early recordings were pure bluegrass - this (from 1992) was the last album of that phase of her career. Her more recent albums have included other influences but I enjoy those too, in a different way.

On this album, Alison and her band, Union Station, work their way through a selection of songs that are generally not well known despite several of them being cover versions. Many of these are old bluegrass songs, but they also include I don't know why (Shawn Colvin) and Lose again (Karla Bonoff). There are also some original songs here including two by Sidney Cox (of the Cox family).

At the time, Union Station was made up of Tim Stafford (guitar), Ron Block (banjo - he also wrote three of the songs here), Adam Steffey (mandolin) and Barry Bales (bass). Alison played the fiddle as well as doing most of the singing. The four men could all sing and each of them can be heard on this album, providing harmony or duet vocals, but Alison is the real star.

If you are unfamiliar with Alison's early music, I recommend that you buy Now that I've found you - A collection, which I've already reviewed. That includes one track from each of her early albums, plus tracks not available on any of her other albums so far. If you have that collection and you are looking for more of Alison's early music, you will enjoy this.

Very appealing Bluegrass CD, with great ensemble playing, and that achy "high, lonesome" feeling. Is there a sweeter, more sincere voice than that of Alison Krauss? I don't think so. In particular, check out "Last Love Letter." It just doesn't get any better.

"Now That I've Found You" is a wonderful collection of music to listen to, especially for long road trips! I can get lost in the music and the trip is that much shorter! Wonderful!

Allison Krause has the talent that most artist in the music industry wished they had. I have enjoyed this album for many miles while driving down the highway. When my mother died we played Jesus help me to stand at the services. Allison's music has been, and will be high on the list of must have CDs.

Alison Krauss has such an unbelievably soft and sweet voice that you could easily listen to her without any musical accompaniment. As a musician, her Fiddle playing is so tasty that you are amazed that so much talent comes in one package. Union Station is very good also, but it's Alison that makes everything work. When she harmonizes with herself on Lose Again, it's vocal perfection.