Alison Krauss - Hundred Miles Or More: A Collection (CD)

All Music Guide

The title of Rounder's Alison Krauss compilation A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection is a bit misleading. While it does contain previously recorded material, it is not to be taken as a greatesthits package; rather, the 16 tracks are compiled from Krauss' numerous collaborations, soundtrack appearances, and other nonUnion Station gigs. That said, it's as solid a set of material as one could want from the multitalented Krauss. As a voice for hire, there are few singers with her emotional range, a gift she lends easily to the Elvis Costellopenned "Scarlet Tide" from the Cold Mountain soundtrack. Awardwinning duets with Brad Paisley ("Whiskey Lullaby") and James Taylor ("How's the World Treating You") the latter a Louvin Brothers cover as well as collaborations with the Chieftains ("Molly Bán") from the legendary Irish group's Down the Old Plank Road: The Nashville Sessions) and Sting ("You Will Be My Ain True Love") make this anthology of oddities far from superfluous. A Hundred Miles... or More also boasts five new cuts, including "You're Just a Country Boy," "Simple Love," the gorgeous "Jacob's Dream," "Away Down the River," and "Sawing on the Strings," the latter of which harkens back to early, more bluegrassoriented Krauss. - James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide Read more Less