Alison Krauss and Union Station - Arcadia

Fiddler and singer Alison Krauss has followed a two-track career path: One marks her longtime association with Union Station, her backing band since 1990, and the other, her solo career as a mainstream country artist. Arcadia marks the first time she's recorded with Union Station in 14 years. The band includes her violin alongside Jerry Douglas's dobro, Barry Bales' bass playing, and Ron Block's banjo (all sing). Guitarist/mandolinist Dan Tyminski announced his solo career after completing this album. He is replaced by IIIrd Tyme Out frontman/guitarist Russell Moore who, in addition to his lead and baritone harmony singing, will assume guitar duties from here on in. The ten-track program includes songs Krauss collected during the band's hiatus. The first one she chose, Jeremy Lister's "The End of the Road," opens the album and sets its tone with a dark tale of despair and disillusionment. All but two tracks here are written in a minor key by a variety of composers with lyrics underscor