I Know Who Holds Tomorrow
Alison Krauss · 1994
40 min · 12 tracks · country music
A soothing blend of traditional gospel and country influences, showcasing heartfelt vocals and rich instrumental arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Know Who Holds Tomorrow — The title track encapsulates the album's message of faith and reassurance, featuring Krauss's emotive delivery over gentle instrumentation that highlights its spiritual depth.
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Walk Over God's Heaven — This opening track sets a contemplative tone with its uplifting lyrics, showcasing Krauss's ability to convey deep emotion through her clear voice and simple yet powerful melody.
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Jewels — Closing the album, this song reflects on cherished memories with a poignant arrangement, emphasizing the nostalgic and reflective nature of Krauss's vocal style that resonates throughout the project.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends gospel and country effectively, showcasing strong vocals and instrumentation while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a traditional gospel track, setting a spiritual tone that persists throughout.
- Each song features prominent vocal harmonies, often layered with acoustic instruments like mandolin and fiddle.
- Several tracks include a call-and-response structure, enhancing the communal feel typical of gospel music.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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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
- steady reflective listening journey
- heartfelt moments of introspection
- soothing vocals for quiet evenings
- uplifting themes of hopefulness
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat dance tracks
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'I Know Who Holds Tomorrow' was released in January 1994, Alison Krauss was gaining recognition as a leading figure in bluegrass and country music following her debut album 'Too Late to Cry' in 1993. This album marked her first foray into gospel music, further establishing her versatility as an artist while solidifying her presence in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dolly Parton· Emmylou Harris· Nickel Creek
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Walk Over God's Heaven 2:54
- 2 Will There Be Any Stars? 3:14
- 3 Where No One Stands Alone 2:59
- 4 Never Will Give Up 3:44
- 5 Remind Me, Dear Lord 3:27
- 6 I Know Who Holds Tomorrow 5:06
- 7 Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven 2:47
- 8 I'd Rather Have Jesus 3:18
- 9 Far Side Bank of Jordan 3:23
- 10 In the Palm of Your Hand 3:25
- 11 Loves Me Like a Rock 3:05
- 12 Jewels 2:56
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