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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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jdoris
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After reading this thread, I compared PA (which I agree doesn't quite grab you) to the excellent New Favorite. After doing so, I agreed that the recording on PA (CD version) was lacking, but couldn't say exactly why. What don't people like about it?

John

PS: AKUS fans may enjoy Sierra Hull, who I think Alison may have produced.
blkadr
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I saw AK with US a few years ago. Top notch band with Jerry Douglas? What could be better? I recommend "Best Kept Secret" by Douglas with lots of guest talent. Follow to The Tedeschi Trucks Band. This is getting away from bluegrass, but great music.
Getting back to bluegrass, I really like Del McCoury's new release.
A really interesting mix of bluegrass and other styles are a couple favorites by The Duhks, the self titled, and "Migrations". Both cds offer nice production/sound.
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bander
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Dear Alison,

I love you too and I disagree with the above posters. I was very excited when I heard that your latest cd was soon to be released. I didn't listen much until after I saw you and US recently in concert in Berkeley. The concert was excellent as is "Paper Airplane".

I appreciate others' recommendations.
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
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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.
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