They are both excellent if rather different. The more recent "New Favorite" is a disc for country purists with its bluegrass tinge mixed with more reflective ballads. "Forget About It" is a lusher, more mainstream offering, and it's also the better recording of the two. However, in either case it's Krauss's voice that stands centre stage, with its strangely powerful mix of tonal purity and expressive impact. It's an odd juxtaposition of virginal presentation that contrasts vividly with Dan Tyminski who shares vocal duties on Favorite. But both of these LPs offer the same clear sonic benefits over their 12cm alternatives.

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