Raising Sand

Manufacturer: Rounder
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Editorial Review:

The musical collaboration of the decade, Raising Sand is the sound of two iconic figures stepping out of their respective comfort zones and letting their instincts lead them across a brave new sonic landscape. Despite hailing from distinctly different backgrounds, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant share a maverick spirit and willingness to extend the boundaries of their respective genres. This spirit, expertly honed by producer T Bone Burnett, has resulted in an album pitched three steps beyond some cosmic collision of early urban blues, spacious West Texas country, and the untapped potential of the folk-rock revolution.

Supported by the unparalleled musicianship of Marc Ribot, Dennis Crouch, Mike Seeger, Jay Bellerose, Norman Blake, Greg Leisz, Patrick Warren, and Riley Baugus, Plant and Krauss -- as both solo and harmony vocalists -- tackle an intriguing selection of songs from such tunesmiths as Tom Waits, Gene Clark, Sam Phillips, Townes Van Zandt, The Everly Broth! ers, and Mel Tillis. Raising Sand finds Robert Plant and Alison Krauss exploring popular music's elemental roots while still sounding effortlessly, breath-takingly contemporary.

The song "Killing the Blues" is featured in the new JC Penney American Living Campaign.

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

Customer Reviews:

Intriguing and Refreshing!

I am a huge fan of Led Zeppelin, so I bought this album right away. Robert Plant sounds a lot different, of course, since this is a country album. However, not different in a bad way. He has a versatile style. Alison Krauss has a beautiful voice, and they are very harmonious. My faves on this album are "Rich Woman", "gone, gone, gone", and "Fortune Teller."

2008-08-15

A Strange Pairing

I've been a fan of both Robert and Alison for too many years to mention; however, I would never have come up with this pairing. Admittedly, I was a bit of a skeptic when I saw the release of the album. When I first heard "Gone, Gone, Gone", I thought: Okay, this is not bad. Then I heard "Please Read The Letter". I was sold . . . hook, line and sinker.

I would place this album easily in my top twenty fave albums of all time, and that is saying something.

The music is evocative and bluesy and it just makes you . . . feel.

I could not recommend it more, if you are a music lover of any type, this is a must have for your collection. A wholly remarkable album which will linger in your ears and mind long after the last note plays.

2008-08-11

Raising Sand

Great CD ! Especially "Killing the Blues"(from the JC Penney commercial)
My favorite however was "Your Long Journey" Can't get that tune out of my head.

2008-08-11

Raising Sand

The cd was almost as wonderful as the concert. Alison's voice continues to amaze me.

2008-08-11

"Raising Sand" by Allison Krauss and Robert Plant - CD

I've listened to the CD on-line; however, haven't opened the CD yet, since it arrived with the plastic case smashed in several places. I'm afraid that the CD itself may be damaged. The music is a blending of two styles of singing that is truly surprising. Allison, with her lilting, Bluegrass type singing, and Robert, with his Led Zeppelin type singing; are just full of surprises. This is one of the best CDs I think I've ever purchased. There is a wealth of feeling in the songs these two harmonize to, which truly touches the heart, as well as the soul of the listener.

2008-08-10

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