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All rights reserved.Raising Sand * - Plant, Robert (CD)
Album Notes Those who find the pairing of '70s rock god Robert Plant with contemporary bluegrass queen Alison Krauss unlikely have probably not been paying attention to Plant's latter-day work, which is full of intimate, acoustic-flavored balladry. While the organic-sounding, low-key Plant/Krauss collaboration, RAISING SAND, is a far cry from Led Zeppelin's stadium rock, it offers up some hauntingly moody textures that should appeal to "Battle of Evermore" admirers. Consisting mostly of sagely chosen cover tunes, the album finds Plant and Krauss bringing their warm-but-eerie harmonies to everything from Townes Van Zandt's nihilistic folk poetry ("Nothin'") to the crumbled beauty of latter-day Tom Waits ("Trampled Rose"). Determined not to rest on their laurels or cater to expectations, the 59-year-old icon and his junior partner craft a subtle and intriguing sound built on their shared love of folk forms and gift for interpretation, bringing to light esoteric gems by late Byrds visionary Gene Clark and the Everly Brothers along the way as well. | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||||||
Top Reviews  Not everyone's cup of tea 8 of 8 people found this review helpful. This is definitely not everyone's cup of tea. It took a couple of listens for me to appreciate it. Many may find the album slow, but Plant's and Krauss' voices do match very well. This album is more for fans of T Bone Burnett then either Plant or Krauss, definitely his influence is all over it. Fans of Tom Waits would also enjoy, as they cover a song he wrote. No Stairway To Heavens or Kashmirs here, but I am a big fan of both Plant and Krauss and they never disappoint. Review ID: 10000000004675362 Was this review helpful? Report this review  This CD is horrible, and I usually LOVE Allison's stuff4 of 10 people found this review helpful. In my opinion this is one of the worst examples of music I have ever heard. Now I am a huge fan of both artist, but this music drags along and just has no body or excitement at all. I bought the cd but plan to dump it on eBay. As I listened to the songs it just sounds like a attempt to sell a bunch of CDs on their names. What a poor match for music. Allison, please concentrate on music with your regular band ! This CD sucks, and that's just all there is to it.. Review ID: 10000000004629143 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews Creative Excellence from two legends!I would have given it an Excellent rating, but it's not my favorite kind of music so I just can't do that. The musicianship is incredibly creative which is my favorite part. It gets annoying with Alison singing on songs that should be sung by a guy. Maybe some can get past that, but I just can't do it althought I have tried. Review ID: 10000000007796831 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Great Album...if you know what you are gettingI am a huge fan of both Alison Krauss and Robert Plant/Led Zeppelin. If you are looking for a lot of Led Zeppelin in this album, you are going to be disappointed. If you are looking for a lot of Alison Krauss and Union Station in this album, you are going to be disappointed. If you are open to a fresh new collaboration that sounds nothing like anything you have ever heard before, you are in for a treat. I can totally understand why this album is so polarizing. It sounds nothing like the solo efforts of Krauss or Plant. Fans of Krauss will enjoy her vocals on "Trampled Rose", "Let Your Loss Be Your Lesson" and "Sister Rosetta". Fans of Plant will enjoy "Gone Gone Gone", "Fortune Teller", and "Please Read the Letter" (a song written by Page and Plant in the Zeppelin days). Both artists have stepped outside their comfort zone a bit, but they work well together. There are a couple of slow moments in the album, but they are overshadowed by the highlights. Approach this album with an open mind, and you can appreciate what Krauss and Plant have done. Go into it expecting the "same old, same old" from them, and you will hate it. Review ID: 10000000007723722 Was this review helpful? Report this review Raising Sand cd Allison Krauss/Robert PlantMoody/romantic/soulful/yet upbeat on other tracks. One of the most wondrous cds ever purchased. Saw Krauss in person after "Oh, Brother, Where Art Thou?" came out and am constantly amazed by the way her style evolves, the range of her talent, the clarity of a voice that sounds so etheral when singing about themes that all can relate to in their lives. So hoping that Krauss and Plant do more cds together...Loved this so much purchased a second one for the car since was carrying it in and out of the house. Also purchased one for amazing couple with whom friends who so typify the true meaning of love and what marriage can/should be... Review ID: 10000000007666665 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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