Raising Sand |  | Artist: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
Label: Decca
Category: Music
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Rating:  142 reviews
Sales Rank: 362
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Running Time: 57 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.4
UPC: 028947802051
EAN: 0028947802051
ASIN: B000Y932GQ
Release Date: October 29, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Rich Woman (Dorothy LaBostrie-McKinley Millet) | | • | Killing the Blues (Rowland Salley) | | • | Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us (Sam Phillips) | | • | Polly Come Home (Gene Clark) | | • | Gone, Gone, Gone (Done Moved On) (Phil and Don Everly) | | • | Through the Morning, Through the Night (Gene Clark) | | • | Please Read The Letter (Robert Plant-Michael Lee-Jimmy Page-Charlie Jones) | | • | Trampled Rose (Tom Waits-Kathleen Brennan) | | • | Fortune Teller (Naomi Neville) | | • | Stick With Me Baby (Mel Tillis) | | • | Nothin' (Townes Van Zandt) | | • | Let Your Loss Be Your Lesson (Milt Campbell) | | • | Your Long Journey (A.D. Watson and Rosa Lee Watson) |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant and bluegrass crooner Alison Krauss may not be the likeliest of musical combinations. But on this welcome collaboration album, they work beautifully together, wringing a kind of magic from other people's songs. The key to the album is its versatility. Between them, Krauss and Plant can handle a vast repertoire on their own, and here they take on the lot, from folk laments and country soul to searing blues and upbeat rock & roll. Overseen by Elvis Costello producer T Bone Burnett and backed by high caliber musicians like guitarist Marc Ribot and multi-instrumentalist Mike Seeger, Raising Sand sees the duo create stellar covers of songs by Tom Waits, Townes Van Zandt, Mel Tillis and The Everly Brothers, among others. Highlights include a killer version of Roly Salley's "Killing the Blues", and a cover of the Plant-Page collaboration "Please Read the Letter," though in truth, it's difficult to find a weak spot on the whole album. --Danny McKenna
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 Raising Sand December 1, 2007
Andrew R. Knight (Carlton, Leicestershire, UK)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This is probably the best coupling in ages - whoever thought of this knew what they were doing!
A superb album. I'm a big Led Zeppelin fan but Robert Plant has created great albums on his own - each one different. What can you say about Alison Krauss? Must be the best contemporary bluegrass artist around.
Wonderful stuff!
Stellar Collaboration - A Must Buy! October 27, 2007
David Lusher (London England)
45 out of 47 found this review helpful
First of all, this is a truly great collection of songs. The arrangements are all superb, delivering an irresistible blend of country and rock. I love the musicianship on this album and the combination of these stellar voices works really well. Alison Krauss is a remarkable talent and Robert Plant shows that he still has the quality and dexterity to deliver magical vocal performances. We know we are in for something special from the very first track ('Rich Woman') which is a swampy stomp with a lovely reverb guitar reminiscent of Roy Orbison or Chris Isaak. The next track ('Killing the Blues') is a great country song and the vocal harmony is just to die for - superb! And it just keeps getting better. There is a lot to enjoy here and even if you're not really a fan of either artist, or are unsure about the collaboration, this album is definitely worth taking a chance on - it is unlikely to disappoint. This is quality country rock along the lines of some of the modern country music around today from the likes of Howe Gelb, Calexico or Iron & Wine.
Superb. Is this the way forward? November 21, 2007
Ben Bottle (Gloucestershire)
73 out of 79 found this review helpful
I was initially quite hesitant about this album and ended up buying it out of curiosity. My curiosity is satisfied.
This may well be the future for Robert?
As much as I am - and always have been - a great Zep fan, I cannot see any future there. I do believe this may be the way forward for "old Planty".
His voice sits so well here; no screeching or wailing, no gutural roars, no real demands on his able but none-the-less ageing voice. Mostly gentle and/or easy-going with a few skippy numbers picking up the pace here and there.
BUT - this is also Ms Krauss who is surely a BIG influence on our hero. Her voice is silky and melifluous but doesn't lack strength.
This album surprised and pleased me. A meld of blues, bluegrass, country-rock and folk sauced with a bit of rockabilly.
This is Robert Plant - NOT Led Zeppelin and it is Ms Alison Krauss who will now (if there is any justice), get the credit she richly deserves.
Put it on, sit back and enjoy!
Album Of The Year? October 22, 2007
S. J. Christie (london United Kingdom)
55 out of 60 found this review helpful
This is my favourite record of the year so far. A great selection of songs, most of which I had never heard before. The two voices work really well together and are enhanced by the excellent production. It may not appeal to hardcore Led Zep fans but is a must for anyone interested in Americana or atmospheric country music.
Awesome album and humbling talent in every aspect December 14, 2007
L. Ivory (London, England)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Robert Plant has only just come back on my radar - though I confess to enjoying the Zepp days. Alison Krauss has been turning out exquisite music for a long time, and it is her albums with which I have been most familiar. However, I went to see Strange sensation when RP's "Mighty Rearranger" album came out, and was knocked out.
This album is awesome because the music, production and arrangements are so very original. It is humbling because it is a formidable tour de force of two amazing voices. Plant's intonation remains amazingly true, and Krauss's has never been in doubt. This, combined with the almost palpable communication which runs between the two in these songs, and two of the most distinctive voices in music, makes for a truly delectable album. The songs are strong, but I am left feeling that these two could make great music whatever their material, and always, somehow, any production involving Robert Plant seems to hold just a hint of the Maghreb.
I find this is a clean, honest production with wonderful musicianship, great players, and no self indulgence. Simply phenomenal. No weak tracks. Huge atmosphere. Truly original arrangements and production. I can't stop listening to this album, it is simply rivetting.
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