- Record Label: Rounder Records
- Release Date: Apr 12, 2011
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Apr 12, 2011Most contemporary country musicians steadfastly bypass the dark territory Krauss and her mates mine here, missing out on the deep emotion lurking within it. The loss is theirs.
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Dec 7, 2011Paper 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.
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Apr 19, 2011It's an album full of leave-takings and tearful, solitary longing, both in older songs--like Richard Thompson's "Dimming of the Day," set to pristinely tolling guitars--and recent ones, like Aiofe O'Donovan's "Lay My Burden Down," which welcomes death, and the Angel Snow-Viktor Krauss song "Lie Awake," a breakup song with a deep paranoid undercurrent.
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Apr 18, 2011Fans of Raising Sand and O Brother...will find much to love. As – more surprising this – will fans of classic-era Fleetwood Mac.
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Apr 15, 2011Austere and melancholy, dealing mostly with heartbreaks and farewells with a modicum of hope, new album "Paper Airplane" still conveys the rich and understated beauty that's always been the group's trademark.
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Apr 12, 2011Exactingly performed and lushly produced, Paper Airplane exudes a bone-deep tranquility.
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Apr 12, 2011Alison Krauss and Union Station have a marvellous chemistry as a band - and it's as impressive as ever on Paper Airplane, their first album together since 2004.
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Apr 12, 2011Paper Airplanes features a stellar set of songs that should continue to expand upon Alison Krauss' already-great reputation.
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Apr 12, 2011Bluegrass superstar's new album is a fine addition to her impressive catalogue.
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Apr 12, 2011In the end there are no real surprises here; this is just another solid recording from AKUS which the band's fans will no doubt enjoy.
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Apr 11, 2011As usual, the virtuoso music shines without flashiness.
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Apr 11, 2011There are no secrets, just affecting music. Paper Airplanes is another breath of fresh air from a now legendary band.
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Apr 11, 2011The first Union Station album since 2004 is, as usual, something to treasure.
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Apr 11, 2011As usual, Krauss and Union Station have produced another gem.
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Under The RadarJun 8, 2011Paper Airplane is Alison Krauss & union Station at its absolute best. [May 2011, p.88]
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Q MagazineMay 31, 2011A soul-warming treat. [Jun 2011, p.116]
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MojoMay 18, 2011A craftsman-tough album about decision times. [May 2011, p.106]
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UncutApr 12, 2011Yes, Paper Airplanes is mindful of the past. But it's never held back by it. [May 2011, p.92]
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May 14, 2011Alison Krauss and her colleagues in Union Station are all consummate professionals and their music is impeccable. Alisonâ