Alison Krauss and Union Station – Live (2002) [SACD / Rounder Records – ROUNDER SACD 11661-0515-6]

Title: Alison Krauss and Union Station – Live (2002)
Genre: Country
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

This SACD earns 5 stars for the exceptional performance by Alison Krauss & Union Station. The musicians are crisp, clear, and balanced, making their instruments sing with life. They blend technical skill with soulful expression, a rare gift that shines throughout. Alison’s vocals are strong and natural, fitting perfectly with the instrumentation, despite some noting a “thin” quality. Union Station’s supporting vocals are solid, but the instruments steal the show. The recording gets 4 stars due to the lack of music in the center channel, missing a fuller live stage effect. Aside from this, the recording quality is flawless, capturing the band’s great performance. The thin vocal miking, common in Krauss’ work, could use more heft but isn’t a major issue. This double album feels like a “Greatest Hits” collection, including O Brother, Where Art Thou? tracks like “I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow.” Recorded in DSD, it delivers the master recording quality, making it a valuable addition despite minimal between-song chatter.

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Tracklist:

Disc: 1  
01. Let Me Touch You for a While  
02. Choctaw Hayride  
03. The Lucky One  
04. Baby, Now That I’ve Found You  
05. Bright Sunny South  
06. Every Time You Say Goodbye  
07. Tiny Broken Heart  
08. Cluck Old Hen  
09. Stay    Listen
10. Broadway  
11. Ghost in This House  
12. Forget About It  
13. Faraway Land  
Disc: 2  
01. A Tribute to Peador O”donnell/Monkey Let the Hogs Out  
02. The Boy Who Wouldn’t Hoe Corn  
03. Take Me for Longing  
04. I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow  
05. Maybe  
06. We Hide and Seek  
07. But You Know I Love You  
08. When You Say Nothing at All  
09. New Favorite  
10. Oh, Atlanta  
11. Down to the River to Pray    Listen
12. There Is a Reason

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