So Long So Wrong
Alison Krauss · 1997
47 min · 15 tracks · country
A seamless blend of bluegrass and folk, showcasing haunting harmonies and intricate instrumentation.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim, earning a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album in 1998, which helped elevate the profile of bluegrass music within the mainstream country scene. Its blend of traditional bluegrass with contemporary elements influenced a new generation of artists and showcased Krauss's ability to adapt the genre while maintaining its roots.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments haunting harmonies that linger consistent flow with emotional peaks
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'So Long So Wrong' was Alison Krauss's fourth studio album and marked a pivotal moment in her career as she transitioned from a rising star to a leading figure in contemporary bluegrass. Following the success of her previous album, 'Now That I've Found You', this record further solidified her reputation with its innovative approach to traditional sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hank Williams Jr.· Willie Nelson· Lee Ann Womack
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So Long, So Wrong (intro) 0:14
- 2 So Long, So Wrong Standout 3:08
- 3 No Place to Hide 3:28
- 4 Deeper Than Crying Standout 3:07
- 5 I Can Let Go Now 2:27
- 6 The Road Is a Lover 3:11
- 7 Little Liza Jane 1:43
- 8 It Doesn't Matter 3:53
- 9 Find My Way Back to My Heart Standout 3:33
- 10 I'll Remember You, Love, in My Prayers 3:02
- 11 Looking in the Eyes of Love 4:19
- 12 Pain of a Troubled Life 2:53
- 13 Happiness 3:55
- 14 Blue Trail of Sorrow 3:39
- 15 There Is a Reason 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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