Mighty ReArranger
Robert Plant · 2005
73 min · 17 tracks · folk rock
Eclectic rhythms and global influences intertwine with Plant's signature vocals, creating a rich tapestry of sound that defies easy categorization.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shine It All Around — This track encapsulates the album's blend of folk and rock elements while highlighting Plant's lyrical dexterity and vocal power.
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Tin Pan Valley — A poignant reflection on loss and nostalgia, this track captures the essence of Plant's storytelling ability within a rich musical framework.
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Mighty Rearranger — The title track serves as a manifesto for the album’s theme of transformation, weaving together various musical influences into a cohesive narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases diverse influences with strong performances but lacks a tightly cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate world music elements, such as African rhythms and Middle Eastern scales, which are prominent in songs like 'Takamba' and 'Brother Ray'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of diverse sounds
- vibrant rhythms for uplifting moods
- wave-like pacing with varied intensity
- engaging remixes for extended listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Mighty ReArranger is Robert Plant's sixth solo studio album, following the acclaimed Dreamland. At this point, Plant was exploring diverse musical styles and expanding his sonic palette, moving further from his rock roots and embracing world music influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jimmy Page· David Coverdale· Chris Robinson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Another Tribe 3:15
- 2 Shine It All Around 4:03
- 3 Freedom Fries 2:52
- 4 Tin Pan Valley 3:46
- 5 All the King's Horses 4:19
- 6 The Enchanter 5:27
- 7 Takamba 4:05
- 8 Dancing in Heaven 4:25
- 9 Somebody Knocking 3:46
- 10 Let the Four Winds Blow 4:52
- 11 Mighty Rearranger 4:25
- 12 Brother Ray 1:19
- 13 Red, White and Blue 3:10
- 14 All the Money in the World 3:12
- 15 Shine It All Around (Girls remix) 7:35
- 16 Tin Pan Valley (Girls remix) 6:20
- 17 The Enchanter (UNKLE Reconstruction) 6:49
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