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 - "Raising Sand" by Allison Krauss and Robert Plant - CDI'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. Rating:  - What is wrong with people???I guess this is what they mean when they say "you either hate it or you love it". Sheesh. I got this album yesterday after overhearing it in a cafe. I heard like 4 seconds of "Rich Woman" and went to the counter! I had to have it! I heard it was coming out a while ago, but totally forgot! Well I was missing out! So as of this writing, I have spun this album 7 times! 7! I hear what people are saying about the production, but I feel that it enhances the album really. Its muddy, its real, T-bone is not to be questioned people! These two are angels together I think. I have loved Alison for a number of years but am fairly new to Robert actually. I was not raised by a fan of Zep, so I had no reason to care. BUT I do like that one song of his "Morning Dew". So with that ONE SONG under my belt I thought "yeah, him and Alison might be alright!" *wit in text is a toughy* I WAS RIGHT. I have never reviewed anything on here before, but felt compelled to do so after reading so many negatives. I know that people have a right to their opinion but only if they are right, right? :) *Highlights "Killing the Blues" "Rich Woman" I love that reverbed guitar! Its infectious! (also on "Fortune Teller" which is a cute song) "Please Read the Letter" "Trampled Rose" Oh Alison, I just love you. "Polly Come Home" ...OK SO THEY ARE ALL GREAT! I feel quite lucky, I see they will be live in my city in October, I'm off to buy those tickets now. *nah nah nah* Rating: - Raising SandEasy listening with a touch of rock. Robert stills has it, even better! Also saw the concert, the harmony betweeen the two is fantastic. Rating: - Best CD of 2007This is, in my view, the best CD of 2007. So original and their voices and composition is pure and natural. It's the best of Robert Plant with the beautiful harmony of Allison Kraus. There is not a bad track on it and some, such "Please Read the Letter", are brilliant. Experimental in the combination of different genres and some have commmented here it's not for them but I found to be great. The best CD of 2007. Rating: - Soothing balladsThis is a beautiful album of soothing, gentle ballads from 50 yrs. ago. A pleasure to listen to after a hectic day.
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