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Two Highways

~ Alison Krauss (Artist)
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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1. Two Highways
2. I'm Alone Again
3. Wild Bill Jones
4. Beaumont Rag
5. Heaven's Bright Shore
6. Love You in Vain
7. Here Comes Goodbye
8. As Lovely as You
9. Windy City Rag
10. Lord Don't Forsake Me
11. Teardrops Will Kiss the Morning Dew
12. Midnight Rider

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Alison Krauss's second Rounder effort builds on the promise of her debut, further honing her blend of traditional and contemporary, an artistic tactic that would have a huge impact on bluegrass and bluegrass audiences throughout the 1990s. Still only 17 when she waxed this one, Krauss handles old-time rags, gospel favorites, and modern country with equal flair and almost-annoying perfection. This was 1989 and her widespread critical acclaim had not yet translated into commercial acceptance, but Two Highways catches her at a time just before the polish began to sand away the rougher edges of her sound. Rough, however, is a relative term because, then as now, it's impossible for this phenom to ever sound anything but smooth. --Marc Greilsamer

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5.0 out of 5 stars In her second album, Alison hits Full Stride, Jun 25 2004
Still only 17 in 1989 when this, her second album, was released, Alison Krauss made a mark that has kept her atop the heap in Bluegrass ever since. More of a "band" album than her debut, this one also features guitar phenom Jeff White on lead vocals on a few tunes and the instrumentals are among the best Alison has ever recorded, mainly due to Mr. White's hot flat-picking. Old Beaumont Rag got a good workout here!

The album features both traditional material like "Wild Bill Jones" (sung by Jeff White - now performed exquisitely by Dan Tyminski in Alison's Band), and innovative arrangements of material from other genre's. The Allman Brother's "Midnight Flyer" gets turned from rhythmic yearning ballad into a banjo-driven barn burner, with vocals that soar and harmonies that are absolutely hair-raising.

Alyson's voice is noticeably smoother than in the debut album and I would guess it was about HERE that critics began saying that she had the voice of an angel.

I don't personally know what an angel sounds like, but it would be a HIGH compliment to say one sounded like Alison Krauss on "Two Highways".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic bluegrass from young Alison, Dec 22 2003
By Peter Durward Harris "Pete the music fan" (Leicester England) - See all my reviews
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This was Alison's second album but the first on which her band gets title billing. The musicians were Alison Krauss (fiddle), Mike Harman (banjo), Jeff White (guitar), John Pennell (bass), Jerry Douglas (dobro) and Brent Truitt (mandolin). Jerry and Brent were not members of Union station but were brought in as guests on the recordings. Alison was just 17 when these tracks were recorded but she was already the supreme performer. Jeff White sings lead on Wild Bill Jones, As lovely as you, Lord don't forsake me and Midnight rider, with Alison and Mike providing harmony vocals. Beaumont rag and Windy city rag are instrumentals. On all other tracks, Alison sings lead vocal, with Jeff and Mike providing harmony vocals.

The last two tracks will be the most familiar. Teardrops will kiss the morning dew was originally recorded by the Osborne brothers, an excellent bluegrass outfit, and was also covered by Billie Jo Spears. Both those versions are somewhat obscure, but Alison's own version was selected for inclusion on Now that I've found you A collection, the hugely successful compilation of Alison's music. If you are thinking of buying this album, you surely own that compilation already - and if not, you should buy that first. The final track is a cover of Gregg Allman's classic Midnight rider, here adapted to bluegrass - brilliantly.

You are not likely to know many (if any) of the first ten tracks but they are definitely worth a listen. They are a varied mix of ballads and up-tempo but the overall feel of the album is upbeat. Possibly the best is Heaven's bright shore though it is difficult to pick out highlights on an album of such quality.

If you already have Now that I've found you A collection and you want to explore Alison's early music further, this is for you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great, as usual!, Nov 20 2002
By Kenneth A Smith (Marietta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is the real thing folks - real singers and real musicians making real music. Blow off Shania and Faith and BUY THIS AND EVERY OTHER Alison Krauss + Union Station CD AVAILABLE!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Alison's most tradtional album
This c.d. has more of the old-time bluegrass style than Alison's later releases. She sings her heart out in this, and I love it. Read more
Published on Aug 16 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars The grass is growing bluer...
Allison Krauss and Union Station really hit a bluegrass stride with this album. A traditional sounding collection of songs displays a well suited female bluegrass lead vocal... Read more
Published on Jun 21 2000 by StringMusic

5.0 out of 5 stars One of her best
This is true Alison. This is true bluegrass. This is a wonderful CD!
Published on May 22 2000 by debbie-n-va

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of Alison's best.
Alison sings the title cut in her original powerful style that you don't hear much of lately. She seems to be crafting a softer style lately that is excellent but this is one of... Read more
Published on Nov 19 1999 by Alan Patterson

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Alison CD
I first saw AK and Union Station on Austin City Limits, and really only caught the tail end of the show, but it was enough to hook me. Read more
Published on Aug 12 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality, traditional bluegrass
I grew up in the West Virginia hills and remember going to summer arts and crafts festivals as a kid and listening to the bluegrass musicians sit around in a big circle playing... Read more
Published on Jun 11 1999

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