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"Paper Airplane"

Dear Alison,
I love you. Your body of work is what dreams are made of. I'm sorry to say that, while mere mortals, such as I, could ever dream of being able to obtain your level of perfection, I am feeling that PA is not up to your previous standards. While everyone's performance is excellent, the (magic) that we have come to expect, isn't there the way it was previously. The sonics, while they are very good, aren't up to the standards set by all of your previous works. Forgive me, I'm still a huge fan. My best.....
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douger
104 posts
 
I am also a huge fan of AKUS, and first was relieved that
they brought out a new album. I like it and am not dissatisfied that it is similiar to earlier albums. I just read on their website an explanation of how and why the music was chosen, and "Paper Airplane" seems to be an excellent, intimate communication from the band to us. I am grateful and enjoy it.
I saw them in person on 9-1 here in Omaha and consider it one of my finest concert experiences.
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rja
2,370 posts
 
I would never say it is a "bad" release, it is not. The musicianship is top notch. But for me, it lacked a certain magic that some others had and for some reason seemed just a bit flat. I'm not sure I can explain it, perhaps it was the song selection I don't know but this is just my opinion Douger. If you like it and enjoy it that's all that counts.
sonofjim
557 posts
 
I agree it's not my favorite. There's really no way I wasn't going to try this one though so I don't regret buying it. I still find it listenable anyway.
douger
104 posts
 
Thanks, Rja. I agree about personal taste and hope I did not sound critical. In their website, "Alisonkrauss.com" they
explain some of the circumstances they faced, it is under 'ABOUT'.
Lastly, Alison could sing the phonebook and I would marvel about it.
I'm easy...
mcrheist
130 posts
 
Blkadr, I rarely post here anymore but lurk on occasion. However, I wanted to take the time to stop in @ audiogon, and thank you for your comments about the beautiful song, "Get Me Through December" (with fiddler Natalie MacMaster). I had never heard the song before, went over to iTunes, and purchased it after 10 seconds of listening. I'm now on my fifth listen. It is hauntingly beautiful.

Thanks again,
M
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