:: Alison Krauss & Union Station - Lonely Runs Both Ways

Alison Krauss & Union Station

There is a tendency to dismiss country music as a love it or hate it genre. It is unfortunate, as behind the outward showiness and cowboy attitude that is commonly associated with the style there is often exquisite music and talented song writing. ‘Lonely Runs Both Ways’ is the perfect example of the wonderful things country has to offer. Tender and soulful, everything about this album just feels right. Krauss has a beautiful voice which comes across not unlike a less brash Dolly Parton. Subtly sweet, her vocals are woven delicately around the distinctive sounds of banjo, fiddle and dobro, which all come together to make a truly memorable sound. Worth particular attention is the magnificent ‘A Living Prayer’, a powerful song of affirmation for the faithful. If you have always found yourself standing firmly in the ‘hate it’ camp of country music then this is your opportunity to spread your wings a little, and see why it is a genre that can be highly enjoyable.