A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection
Alison Krauss · 2007
67 min · 16 tracks · country music
A blend of traditional bluegrass and contemporary country, featuring lush harmonies and heartfelt instrumentation throughout.
Top tracks — play these first
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Whiskey Lullaby — This haunting duet features poignant storytelling about love and loss, showcasing Krauss's ability to convey deep emotion through her vocal delivery.
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Down to the River to Pray — A spiritual standard, this track highlights Krauss's bluegrass roots and showcases her ethereal harmonies that resonate with themes of faith and hope.
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Baby Mine — Originally from 'Dumbo', this cover imbues a sense of tenderness and nostalgia with Krauss's gentle vocals, making it stand out as a heartfelt rendition.
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Jacob’s Dream — This track represents Krauss's skill in blending narrative depth with melodic beauty, illustrating her unique approach to songwriting and interpretation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong performances but lacks a cohesive narrative across its diverse tracklist.
What we noticed
- Tracks like 'Down to the River to Pray' and 'Whiskey Lullaby' highlight the use of traditional bluegrass instruments such as banjo and fiddle, creating a rich acoustic sound.
- The sequencing alternates between upbeat tracks and slower ballads, maintaining listener engagement while allowing emotional moments to resonate.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling in every track
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- for reflective evening listens
- intimate moments for quiet solitude
- nostalgic themes of love and
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- seek instant gratification in songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection' was released in 2007, Alison Krauss had already established herself as a leading figure in bluegrass and country music. This compilation followed her critically acclaimed album 'Lonely Runs Both Ways' (2004) and showcased her versatility through a mix of original songs and covers, highlighting her impact on the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dolly Parton· Emmylou Harris· Nickel Creek
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You’re Just a Country Boy 3:28
- 2 Simple Love 4:45
- 3 Jacob’s Dream 5:25
- 4 Away Down the River 5:43
- 5 Sawing on the Strings 3:03
- 6 Down to the River to Pray 2:56
- 7 Baby Mine 3:37
- 8 Molly Bán (Bawn) 4:46
- 9 How’s the World Treating You 3:22
- 10 The Scarlet Tide 2:56
- 11 Whiskey Lullaby 4:20
- 12 You Will Be My Ain True Love 2:31
- 13 I Give You to His Heart 4:28
- 14 Get Me Through December 6:30
- 15 Missing You 4:41
- 16 Lay Down Beside Me 4:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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