Raising Sand | 
 enlarge | Artists: Robert Plant, Alison Krauss
Label: Rounder
Category: Music
List Price: CDN$ 14.99
Buy New: CDN$ 12.45
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 44
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 619075
UPC: 011661907522
EAN: 0011661907522
ASIN: B000UMQDHC
Release Date: October 23, 2007
Availability: Usually ships within 1 - 2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Rich Woman | | • | Killing the Blues | | • | Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us | | • | Polly Come Home | | • | Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On) | | • | Through the Morning, Through the Night | | • | Please Read the Letter | | • | Trampled Rose | | • | Fortune Teller | | • | Stick with Me Baby | | • | Nothin' | | • | Let Your Loss Be Your Lesson | | • | Your Long Journey |
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From Amazon.com
Perhaps only the fantasy duo of King Kong and Bambi could be a more bizarre pairing than Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Yet on Raising Sand, their haunting and brilliant collaboration, the Led Zeppelin screamer and Nashville's most hypnotic song whisperer seem made for each other. This, however, is not the howling Plant of "Whole Lotta Love," but a far more precise and softer singer than even the one who emerged with Dreamland (2002). No matter that Plant seems so subdued as to be on downers, for that's one of the keys to this most improbable meeting of musical galaxies--almost all of it seems slowed down, out of time, otherworldly, and at times downright David Lynch-ian, the product of an altered consciousness. Yet probably the main reason it all works so well is the choice of producer T Bone Burnette, the third star of the album, who culled mostly lesser-known material from some of the great writers of blues, country, folk, gospel, and R&B, including Tom Waits, Townes Van Zandt, Milt Campbell, the Everly Brothers, Sam Phillips, and A.D. and Rosa Lee Watson. At times, Burnette's spare and deliberate soundscape--incisively crafted by guitarists Marc Ribot and Norman Blake, bassist Dennis Crouch, drummer Jay Bellerose, and multi-instrumentalist Mike Seeger, among others--is nearly as dreamy and subterranean as Daniel Lanois's work with Emmylou Harris (Wrecking Ball). Occasionally, Burnette opts for a fairly straightforward production while still reworking the original song (Plant's own "Please Read the Letter," Mel Tillis's "Stick with Me, Baby"). But much of the new flesh on these old bones is oddly unsettling, if not nightmarish. On the opening track of "Rich Woman," the soft-as-clouds vocals strike an optimistic mood, while the instrumental backing--loose snare, ominous bass line, and insinuating electric guitar lines--create a spooky, sinister undertow. Plant and Krauss trade out the solo and harmony vocals, and while they both venture into new waters here (Krauss as a mainstream blues mama, Plant as a gospel singer and honkytonker), she steals the show in Sam Phillips' new "Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us," where a dramatic violin and tremulous banjo strike a foreboding gypsy tone. When Krauss begins this strange, seductive song in a voice so ethereal that angels will take note, you may stop breathing. That, among other reasons, makes Raising Sand an album to die for. --Alanna Nash
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 Not an energizer December 12, 2008
mocha (vancouver)
If you're expecting Robert Plant to sound like he did with Jimmy Page, you will be disappointed. This album is not an "energizer". It took me a few "listens" before I got over that. It will definitely appeal to Alison Krauss fans since her country style predominates, and Plant does some background vocals for her. I don't normally like country music or duets very much, but this album is so good, it seems to stand in a category of its own. Although an unlikely pair, Krauss and Plant manage to pull it off. There are no filler songs, they are all good in terms of lyrics, music and vocals. It's not a "blow me away" album, but it's very well done. To be fully appreciated, I would recommend playing this album loud with headphones on or in a small space. Otherwise, you miss too much. I would give it *** for how much I like it and how often I have played it, and **** for the quality of the endeavour.
Hypnotic August 19, 2008
Dana Scott
I was hesitant about this purchase but once I listened to it..WOW!! Very relaxing and the 2 voices were ment to sing together. It's a perfect cd for a romantic night or a diner party. Robert Plant is a man of many talents..from ROCK GOD OF THE 70'S to a mature and mello Rock God!!!
GREAT CD January 22, 2008
Kingston Maggie (Kingston, Ontario Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Being a Zep fan it was hard to imagine how this work would turn out but it is fantastic. It may take a bit to get used to a more mellow Robert Plant but the more you listen the more addictive it becomes. A great addition to any cd collection regardless of your taste in music.
 Superb! January 8, 2008
Livalike
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I recommend this album to all music lovers regardless of your genre leanings. Krauss' voice is simply stunning (I cannot think of a female vocalist with a more pure, subtle or beautiful voice) and Plant has finally learned to sing properly!!! Don't get me wrong -- I am a dedicated Zep fan -- but this is the first time I have heard his voice truly shine. Love this album's version of Please Read the Letter and Sister Rosetta gives me goosebumps. Highly, highly recommended.
It's too bad the immature and vacuous review by Jean-pierre Falardeau "Jeeparoo" had to scar this entry.
 Borefest January 3, 2008
Jean-pierre Falardeau (Montreal)
1 out of 9 found this review helpful
Boring..... Boring........ Why did plant do this I don't know.... He must be gettin old. Good CD if you are an insomniac !!! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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