Forget About It

Released in 1999, Forget About It marks a pivotal moment in Alison Krauss's career, further distancing her from the 'bluegrass prodigy' label and establishing her as a premier interpreter of the Great American Songbook of heartbreak. While her band Union Station is present, the album is credited solely to Krauss, signaling its shift toward a more polished, vocal-centric folk-pop aesthetic. Produced by Krauss herself, the record is noted for its exceptional sonic clarity and minimalist arrangements. It features covers of songs by Todd Rundgren and Allen Reynolds, reimagined through a roots-music lens. Critics, including those at The A.V. Club, praised the album for its tasteful restraint and the sheer technical beauty of Krauss's voice, though some purists noted the further move away from traditional bluegrass structures. It remains a definitive example of the 'new acoustic' movement that would soon dominate the Americana charts.