"Paper Airplane"

I just saw AKUS station live here in Calgary a week ago, and it was a magical experience! I had always thought that she should go fully solo, but after watching their performance, I now understand why they've been together 21 years! The synergy of all of the band members is simply amazing; they make beautiful music! I had only wished that she had performed "Looking In the Eyes of Love". It's my favorite AKUS song. Her version of "When you Say Nothing at All" for her first encore song was haunting! I agree PA was just ok.

I also see AKUS in Portland a week ago & the performance was outstanding. Paper Airplane the recording might not be quite up to her others but the material in my opinion certainly is.

While my comments stand regarding PA, I most definitely agree that live, they're musicianship, cohesiveness, etc. is incomparable.

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.

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.