What makes Lonely Runs Both Ways by Alison Krauss notable?

'Lonely Runs Both Ways' debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and received a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album. Its success helped to expand the audience for bluegrass music, influencing a generation of artists within the genre and beyond. Released in 2004, 'Lonely Runs Both Ways' is Alison Krauss's follow-up to the highly acclaimed 'New Favorite' (2001). At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in contemporary bluegrass and country music, having already garnered multiple Grammy Awards and critical acclaim. This album further showcased her ability to merge traditional elements with modern sensibilities.

Who is Lonely Runs Both Ways for?

Lonely Runs Both Ways works well if you're into steady emotional reflections throughout, introspective moments for quiet times and heartfelt melodies for rainy days.

How many songs are on Lonely Runs Both Ways?

Lonely Runs Both Ways has 15 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Lonely Runs Both Ways

Alison Krauss · 2004

47 min · 15 tracks · country

A tender blend of bluegrass and country, suffused with heartfelt melodies and introspective lyrics.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady emotional reflections throughout
introspective moments for quiet times
heartfelt melodies for rainy days
thoughtful listening during solitude
gentle pacing for relaxed evenings

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of high-energy tracks
prefer upbeat party atmospheres

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2004, 'Lonely Runs Both Ways' is Alison Krauss's follow-up to the highly acclaimed 'New Favorite' (2001). At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in contemporary bluegrass and country music, having already garnered multiple Grammy Awards and critical acclaim. This album further showcased her ability to merge traditional elements with modern sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors: Dolly Parton· Emmylou Harris· Nickel Creek

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Gravity 3:35
2 Restless 2:51
3 Rain Please Go Away 2:28
4 Goodbye Is All We Have 3:52
5 Unionhouse Branch 2:55
6 Wouldn't Be So Bad 3:10
7 Pastures of Plenty 3:44
8 Crazy as Me 3:13
9 Borderline 3:25
10 My Poor Old Heart 3:07
11 This Sad Song 2:20
12 Doesn't Have to Be This Way 3:33
13 I Don't Have to Live This Way 2:03
14 If I Didn't Know Any Better 3:48
15 A Living Prayer 3:34

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