The title of Rounder's Alison Krauss compilation A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection is a bit misleading. While it does contain previously recorded material, it is not to be taken as a greatest-hits package; rather, the 16 tracks are compiled from Krauss' numerous collaborations, soundtrack appearances, and other non-Union Station gigs. That said, it's as solid a set of material as one could want from the multi-talented Krauss. As a voice for hire, there are few singers with her emotional range, a gift she lends easily to the Elvis Costello-penned Scarlet Tide from the Cold Mountain soundtrack. Award-winning duets with Brad Paisley (Whiskey Lullaby) and James Taylor (How's the World Treating You) -- the latter a Louvin Brothers cover -- as well as collaborations with the Chieftains (Molly Bán) from the legendary Irish group's Down the Old Plank Road: The Nashville Sessions) and Sting (You Will Be My Ain True Love) make this anthology of oddities far from superfluous. A Hundred Miles or More also boasts five new cuts, including You're Just a Country Boy, Simple Love, the gorgeous Jacob's Dream, Away Down the River, and Sawing on the Strings, the latter of which harkens back to early, more bluegrass-oriented Krauss. ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi