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Track Listings

1 Rich Woman
2 Killing the Blues
3 Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us
4 Polly Come Home
5 Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)
6 Through the Morning, Through the Night
7 Please Read the Letter
8 Trampled Rose
9 Fortune Teller
10 Stick with Me Baby
11 Nothin'
12 Let Your Loss Be Your Lesson
13 Your Long Journey

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Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - RAISING SAND - This is the first recorded collaborative effort between two of the most distinctive vocalists in modern music. RAISING SAND features a stellar cast of supporting musicians, including guitarists T Bone Burnett, Mare Ribot, and Norman Blake, Multi-instrument-talist Mike Seeger, drummer Jay Bellerose, and bassist Dennis Crouch.

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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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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.92 x 5.59 x 0.47 inches; 3.25 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Concord Music Group
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 0619075
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2007
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 2, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Concord Music Group
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000UMQDHC
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,111 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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A TIMELESS SOUL MOVING EXPERIENCE * OUTSTANDING * PHENOMENAL* & TRULY EXTRAORDINARY!  DESERVES A GRAMMY
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A TIMELESS SOUL MOVING EXPERIENCE * OUTSTANDING * PHENOMENAL* & TRULY EXTRAORDINARY! DESERVES A GRAMMY
The mysteriously sublime fascinating energy, stellar vocal quality and amazing musical delivery ROBERT PLANT and ALISON KRAUSS have created IS RAISING SAND. A tribute to rock and roots music, delivering heart and soul moving range, the songs and the care in creating an outstanding musical experience is all too evident. You can "feel" their care, heart and soul in the music.This CD cannot be pinned down to one single genre because it bridges and interconnects rock, blue grass, country, R & B, and even a distinct quality with each song that is entirely unique. PLANT and KRAUSS' voices are extraordinary. The interplay between them creates a moving, exciting EXPERIENCE.The WAY they sing grabbed my heart. They exude a depth and passion that stirred me at my core. Their extraordinary & rare qualities makes this music timeless.ROBERT PLANT IS TRULY OUTSTANDING - his passionate delivery is nothing shourt of soul stirring. While I don't like to single out specific songs because the album as a whole is a statement of collaborative genius, I was especially moved by how he sang "Please Read the Letter". There are parts of the song towards the end that you can hear his 1970's fascinating style. He's still got that one-of-a-kind magic and its deeper, richer, at its pinnacle.ALISON KRAUSS HAS THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL - it is rare indeed to experience so much range. To sum it up in three words, RAISING SAND is RICH, DEEP AND EXTRAORDINARY. I was especially moved by her voice and energy in "Trampled Rose" - ironically, the incredible song has a "Kashmir-esque" quality to it. It is HIGHLY ORIGINAL and PHENOMENAL.The instrumental music is soul stirring.ROBERT AND ALISON, THANK YOU FOR MAKING MUSIC THAT MOVES THE SOUL. I am thrilled and ecstatic for you - who deserve as much joy as this CD is sure to bring millions. You both deserve a GRAMMY for this CD - 10 Stars!Whole lotta love,Barb[Tech Update] The MP3 of the full album downloads perfectly with Amazon's music downloader. The quality of the MP3 is EXCELLENT. WELL WORTH the small download fee.
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