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Raising Sand

Robert Plant · 2007

57 min · 13 tracks · folk rock · hard rock · heavy metal

A haunting blend of Americana and blues with lush harmonies that evoke deep emotional resonance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative evening reflections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'Raising Sand' marked a significant collaboration between Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, showcasing Plant's shift towards roots music after decades of hard rock. This album was a departure from his previous work, illustrating his artistic evolution following the dissolution of Led Zeppelin and a series of solo albums that explored various genres.
Stylistic neighbors
Jimmy Page· David Coverdale· Chris Robinson
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rich Woman 4:05
  • 2 Killing the Blues 4:17
  • 3 Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us 3:25
  • 4 Polly Come Home 5:39
  • 5 Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On) 3:34
  • 6 Through the Morning, Through the Night 4:03
  • 7 Please Read the Letter 5:55
  • 8 Trampled Rose 5:34
  • 9 Fortune Teller 4:32
  • 10 Stick With Me Baby 2:51
  • 11 Nothin’ 5:35
  • 12 Let Your Loss Be Your Lesson 4:02
  • 13 Your Long Journey 3:55

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