Paper Airplane
by Alison Krauss & Union Station
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. clh_hilary
    Apr 13, 2011
    10
    The leading single, "Paper Airplanes", is genius and a total masterpiece!!! The song is so good, pure, simple and cool. And her voice...her voice is so clear, pure and angelic. Really, angelic is the only word to describe her voice. it's difficult to find a voice like hers...angelic but really can sing and has a 'base' for her vocal.

    Song-wise, although I like "please Read The Letter"    The leading single, "Paper Airplanes", is genius and a total masterpiece!!! The song is so good, pure, simple and cool. And her voice...her voice is so clear, pure and angelic. Really, angelic is the only word to describe her voice. it's difficult to find a voice like hers...angelic but really can sing and has a 'base' for her vocal.

    Song-wise, although I like "please Read The Letter" more, but it's still pretty good!

    Grammy favorite!!!    … Expand
  2. SeattleSun
    Apr 13, 2011
    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.
  3. RogRev
    May 14, 2011
    10
    Alison Krauss and her colleagues in Union Station are all consummate professionals and their music is impeccable. Alisonâ
  4. RoboWarner
    Sep 3, 2011
    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 Airplanes" 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
  5. SauloVictor
    Apr 23, 2013
    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!!

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. AllMusic
    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.
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  2. Under The Radar
    Jun 8, 2011
    70
    Paper Airplane is Alison Krauss & union Station at its absolute best. [May 2011, p.88]
  3. Q Magazine
    May 31, 2011
    80
    A soul-warming treat. [Jun 2011, p.116]
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