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A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection

Alison Krauss and Union Station, Alison KraussAudio CD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (222 customer reviews)

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listen  1. You're Just a Country BoyAlison Krauss 3:28$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  2. Simple LoveAlison Krauss 4:42$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  3. Jacob's DreamAlison Krauss 5:25$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  4. Away Down the RiverAlison Krauss 5:42$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  5. Sawing on the StringsAlison Krauss 3:02$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  6. Down to the River to PrayAlison Krauss 2:55$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  7. Baby MineAlison Krauss 3:35$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  8. Molly BanAlison Krauss 4:43$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  9. How's the World Treating YouAlison Krauss 3:21$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen10. The Scarlet TideAlison Krauss 2:55$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen11. Whiskey LullabyAlison Krauss 4:19$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen12. You Will Be My Ain True LoveAlison Krauss 2:30$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen13. I Give You to His HeartAlison Krauss 4:27$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen14. Get Me Through DecemberAlison Krauss 6:28$0.99  Buy MP3 
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listen16. Lay Down Beside MeAlison Krauss 4:59$0.99  Buy MP3 


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Product Details

  • Audio CD (April 3, 2007)
  • Original Release Date: 2007
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Rounder / UMGD
  • ASIN: B000ND91SG
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (222 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,362 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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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

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A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection features songs never before released on an Alison Krauss album with appearances by Sting, Brad Paisley, James Taylor, and includes the John Waite duet Missing You.

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The song lyrics were beautiful; and Alison Krauss's voice was angelic. Virginia Ceresa  |  64 reviewers made a similar statement
Instantly loved her work and my wife loved the CD I bought and all we've found since. A. Parent  |  47 reviewers made a similar statement
Really nice listening; I like every song. Suzanne Benson  |  23 reviewers made a similar statement
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143 of 153 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars SCATTERED DIAMONDS April 3, 2007
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As far as I'm concerned Alison Krauss sings like an angel, fiddles like the devil and can do no wrong. If you don't agree you might as well stop reading now.

This is a collection of gems that Alison has provided to others as duet partners, for tribute albums and for movies plus 5 new or unreleased tracks. It includes Best Song Oscar Nominees "The Scarlet Tide" and "You Will Be My Ain True Love" both from Cold Mountain, the Grammy nominated duet with James Taylor "How's The World Treating You" from a Louvin Brothers tribute CD and the multiple 2004 CMA Award Winner (Best Song, Best Vocal Event and Best Video), her duet with Brad Paisely on the perfect "Whiskey Lullabye." Speaking of lullabies, there's also "Baby Mine" from a collection of Disney songs.

If that's not enough to satisfy you, there's more movie music her - the immensely touching "I Give You To His Heart" from The Prince Of Egypt and the sheer brilliance of the a capella "Down To The River To Pray" from O Brother! Where Art Thou. Other collaborators include the Chieftains and John Waite with whom she remakes his hit "Missing You" and reveals a more forceful, earthy power to her usually ethereal voice and they also duet on Don Williams' "Lay Down Beside Me" which is one of the previously unreleased songs on the CD.

But it is the other 4 we've not heard before that start off the CD and are the true treasures here. "You're Just A Country Boy" warns a guy about the dangers of going after a higher class woman, "Simple Love" describes exactly that and the singer's desire for one, "Jacob's Dream" is the stunning narrative of two little boys who go missing and the heartbreaking "Away Down The River" in which a dying woman comforts the one she leaves behind. All 4 could not possibly be any better and "Jacob's Dream" sound like it could become Alison's signature

song.

The unimpeachable quality of these four new songs makes me glad that Alison chose not to wait for 6 or 7 more for a completely new album to release them, which could have taken years. To get all those other scattered diamonds gathered back into one place is just the icing on a delicious cake.
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85 of 91 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A "filler'' album April 9, 2007
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I get the sense that this album is a filler: something to put out there until Alison and Union Station come out with their next, hopefully soon.

It's still good _ more a pop album than country or bluegrass (other than "Sawing On the Strings'' and its all-star cast that includes Tony Rice, Sam Bush and Stuart Duncan as well as Union Station.) Nothing wrong with that _ Alison would be a pop diva (I actually hate that term) if she wanted to be. But it's still doesn't have the sequenced feel of most of her albums. More like One from Column A, another from column B, a third from Column C.

Again, a lot of it is really good. "Jacob's Dream'' is a striking folk tale _ I thought of a different version of the much-recorded "Long Black Veil.'' I'm sure I've heard "Country Boy,'' _ it sounds like something from a Broadway musical. What surprised me is that one of the writers is Fred Hellerman, who has to be the same Fred Hellerman who teamed with Pete Seeger and others with the Weavers, a huge folk act in the early '50s until they were blacklisted.

In any case, a nice collection while we wait for more.
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70 of 76 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Alison's new collection - good, not great April 3, 2007
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Alison Krauss' sweet singing style is something I love to listen to, really even more than her bluegrass work. As such, this is mostly a welcome collection, especially as it gathers together songs from a variety of sources such as soundtracks and tribute albums. I had heard many of them before, but a few were new to me, such as "The Scarlet Tide" from the Cold Mountain soundtrack (a real gem). There are many duets, some of which - with James Taylor on "How's The World Treating You" - work better than others (Brad Paisley). Then there are the five new songs... The CD starts right out with four of them, and they are pretty, but also fairly uniform in terms of being slow, weepy tunes. I guess that's handy for hardcore fans who already have the other songs on the CD, but I think the producers made an error in starting the disc out that way. It kind of gets the proceedings off to a sluggish start. I'm thinking that Alison would not do four brand new songs in a row in a concert setting - she wouldn't want to destroy the momentum. So why do it on a collection of some of her best other work? So the new songs should have been spread throughout the album. Still, the volume and diversity of the material on Hundred Miles makes it a CD that more than justifies its existence. (My final musing (rant?) ... The overwhelming dominance of 5-star customer reviews for EVERYTHING new that comes out on this site makes me wonder what it would take for some of those reviewers to EVER rate something less than five stars... It must be nice to live in a world where everything is perfect!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quality
I don't usually purchase music of this genre but the sweet harmony of alison's voice and quality of the instrumentals make this a must own for any audiophile.
Published 7 days ago by thomas geml
5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL VOICE
I LOVE ALLISON KRAUS, AND CAN LISTEN TO HER ALL DAY. VOICE LIKE A BELL!! DON'T MISS A CHANCE TO HEAR HER. UNFORGETTABLE MUSIC. Read more
Published 14 days ago by jeri
5.0 out of 5 stars Angel on earth !!!!
Love this voice and the great variety of song selections....She has taken Don William's "Country Boy" and made it her own.... Read more
Published 16 days ago by richard p. morgal
5.0 out of 5 stars great album
just a great effort from one of the best vocalists period. every song a gem . five new tracks plus the rest taken from various albums & soundtracks. put together well.
Published 1 month ago by William D. Fitch
4.0 out of 5 stars Eclectic but pleasing collection
Although this is a somewhat eclectic collection and the music varies greatly, one thing they all have in common is a lovely voice that is oh so easy to listen to. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Juli Jensen
5.0 out of 5 stars Well Recorded
Although this is not the typical twangy stuff...I have to say this is simply a fantastic album. Make sure you understand that the music on this album is mostly slow and beautiful. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JB
5.0 out of 5 stars Alison Krauss
I love this cd. She is so calming to listen to. I have enjoyed listening to her frequently. thank you
Published 2 months ago by cherylotr
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!
I bought this as a present and ended up loving it myself!! Such amazing song writing and meaning, as well as a beautiful voice to tie it all together!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lindsee88
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best from the best
Alison Krauss is aruguably one of the worlds most talanted singers, In fact if your sole measurement of a singer is Grammy awards, Alison, with more than thirty Grammys IS the most... Read more
Published 2 months ago by seaoh
5.0 out of 5 stars Alison Krauss Collection
Alison Krauss has a voice like an angel and she is also beautiful. She is one of my favorite singer.
Published 2 months ago by Boen Thio
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I thought she was great! I would love to hear her sing Coal Miner's Daughter. I think she has a perfect voice for songs like that.
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