Paper Airplane - Alison Krauss & Union Station
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76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics What's this?

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

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  • Band members: Alison Krauss, Union Station
  • Summary: Alison Krauss brings a bluegrass feel to rock with the help of Union Station, her first album with them since 2004's Lonely Runs Both Ways.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Paste Magazine
    Apr 12, 2011
    90
    Paper Airplanes features a stellar set of songs that should continue to expand upon Alison Krauss' already-great reputation.
  2. Q Magazine
    May 31, 2011
    80
    A soul-warming treat. [Jun 2011, p.116]
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  3. All Music Guide
    Dec 7, 2011
    80
    Paper Airplane is very polished -- pristine, even -- but there isn't an extra thing on it. It feels organic and authentic, allowing plenty of room for the emotional power in these songs to come forth.
  4. Consequence of Sound
    Apr 26, 2011
    60
    If, like me, your hillbilly musical tastes lean toward bluegrass, you're likely to forget this one.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. RogRev
    10
    Alison Krauss and her colleagues in Union Station are all consummate professionals and their music is impeccable. Alisonâ
  2. SauloVictor
    10
    This album is so intimate and mysterious, that you will caught yourself thinking of this album from time to time. And when the last note is reached at the last song, it's a completely awe. Amazing. One of the best country albums I've ever had the pleasure to listen. Long live to Alison Krauss & Union Station!!… Expand
  3. SeattleSun
    10
    A long overdue and real stunning cd. They venture into down tempo minor chords where others dare tread and the result grabs you. As always, impeccable production and acoustic performances. One of their best.… Expand
  4. RoboWarner
    3
    Alison is the greatest singer of Bluegrass that exists today. I pride myself
    as being her #1 fan, I adore her and her voice. Her "Paper Airp    lanes" CD
    was sadly a big disappointment. It didn't do justice to anything she
    has produced before. Nothing special about any of her songs on
    this CD. 3 out of 10
    Robert    … Expand

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