High and Lonesome
Hear Robert Plant, Alison Krauss and T Bone Burnett in harmony on standout track “High and Lonesome”, backed by all-star lineup of drummer Jay Bellerose, bassist Dennis Crouch, guitarist Marc Ribot and pedal steel player Russell Pahl, plus Viktor Krauss on mellotron, Jeff Taylor on bass accordion, and T Bone Burnett on electric guitar, mellotron and additional vocals. “High and Lonesome” is the second preview of Raise The Roof, following lead single “Can’t Let Go”, a rendition of the Randy Weeks/Lucinda Williams classic.
The rest of Raise The Roof includes deep cuts by Merle Haggard, Allen Toussaint, The Everly Brothers, Anne Briggs, Geeshie Wiley, Bert Jansch, Calexico and more.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Bought “new” but got used
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
Supposed to be new but I received a used record with ripped sleeves and cover
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2022
I'm just your average music lover. All that being said...I've been a fan of Robert Plant for most of my life, initially when he was with LZ, then after that in his solo endeavors. His collaborative work is a new find for me. I haven't listened to the prior collaboration with Krauss (Raising Sand), but I will eventually.
On this CD, I would have to say there are quite a few great songs and some very good ones. There's only one song on here that I dislike to the point that I'd skip by it.
I found it interesting and surprising that none of the songs were written by either Plant or Krauss, except for "High and Lonesome," credited to Plant/Burnett. In an understated way, it's driving and insistent, a little panicked ("I'll make a deal/I'll dance in hell...I will open every every door").
The album, produced by T-Bone Burnett (genius), is very typical of his efforts to showcase vocal talent, and not drown them out or overwhelm them with the music.
The first song, "Quattro," is a dystopic and haunting duet, with beautifully intertwined harmonies. A couple of songs are primarily Plant, and my faves are "Can't Let Go" (GREAT drums; I have that on repeat LOL; "Feel like I been shot and didn't fall down"), and the agonizing "You Led Me to the Wrong" ("A man has to fight for what he thinks is right/Even if it puts him in the ground").
Krauss's voice is clear as a bell as she warns of downfall on "The Price of Love," and the plaintive "Trouble with My Lover" ("What good is a love/You can't have it when you want it?").
Plant again on "Somebody Was Watching Over Me" is confessional ("Each day my only plan/have a bottle in my hand"), with miraculous salvation, in spite of things. Indeed, somebody has been watching over him.
"Go Your Way" has a couple of lines that seem forced and kind of grate on my ears ("As I sit mending your clothes/That you will never ever wear/Cooking daily for you I do prepare"). "Searching For My Love" is...sweet, maybe a little sappy (but it's Robert Plant so I'll give him a pass). "It Don't Bother Me" again shows off Krauss's beautiful voice. "Last Kind Words Blues," maybe it's just me, I don't understand it, and it's OK but not great. The slow "Going Where the Lonely Go" is (IMO) the sleeper (yawn) on this collection, the one I'd skip.
Feel free to agree or disagree with the above! Just enjoy the music ❤️
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022
As I was a huge fan of Rising Sand, I had to snag this LP when it was released. I will say, it's very well mastered, although it's not an Audiophile release, so first things first, CLEAN IT on a good RCM before trying to play it. Mine was statically charged and covered in dust. Overall, sound quality is typical of a PRESSED IN THE MILLIONS release. It's very good, but could be better...I hope one of the Audiophile labels will pick it up and better it...it's on par with the CD release.
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022
Even though I enjoy listening to this CD, I don’t think it is as good as their first CD together.
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2022
I like this better than Raising Sand. I like every single song on this CD. I hope they make another album together.
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2022
I suppose giving something four stars still qualifies as a pretty decent album, but not when expectations are so high. I probably should give it another concentrated listen, but right now it serves as background music. There is very little variety between the tracks. They are all "nice", but nothing really stands out for me. I looked forward to listening to this album for several weeks, and it was rather disappointing.
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2022
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2022
Robert Plant/Alison Krauss - Raise the Roof (Rounder)
The second duo album by former Led Zeppelin vocalist and Union Station vocalist and fiddler : Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Following in the heels of “Pounding Sand” the album is a set of covers (save for one by Plant and producer T-Bone Burnett) done in a style that fuses Plant’s love for third world international music and Americana, often blending acoustic blues with indigenous percussion.
Like its predecessor, it is a wonderful album, with marvelous takes on early rock and roll (such as “The Price of Love” by the Everly Brothers, country (Merle Haggard is represented) and blues. Krauss and Plant sing in duet or one will back the other, with Plant taking lead on some songs and Krauss on others.
If you have enjoyed Plant’s recent work or are simply a fan of the aforementioned genres, you will delight in this recording.
(4.5 stars out of 5)
MC Mahan
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2021
Raise The Roof is the long awaited follow up to Raising Sand, the surprise Grammy-winning hit by the unlikely duo of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. What do former lead singer rock god Robert Plant and Americana/Blue Grass singer Alison Krauss have in common? At least one thing – a love of traditional songs. TBone Burnett is the producer/alchemist who made this musical marriage magical on Raise the Roof and the magic is recreated on this one.
This album consists of mostly covers of old, even obscure, songs by writers you may be familiar with such as the Everly Brothers, Allen Toussaint, Bert Jansch, and Merle Haggard. Plant co-wrote one of the songs with the album’s producer, T Bone Burnett. The band consists of accomplished musicians including Alison’s brother, Viktor Krauss.
Give this album more than one listen before making a decision on it. I liked it better and better the more I listened to it. After several listens the highlights for me are the lost love ballad ( a mother to her child?), Go Your Way by English folk singer Anne Briggs which features Plant on vocals. It Don’t Bother Me, a Celtic sounding song by Scottish musician Bert Jansch features Krauss on vocals. The bluesy Allen Toussaint song Trouble With My Lover brings to mind the song Fever. The Bobby Moore tune Searching For My Love has a 1960’s pop - Motown vibe.
Plant’s and Burnett’s High And Lonesome could have easily fit in with the other songs on Plant’s Mighty ReArranger album. Krauss’ singing on the country Haggard/Holloway Going Where The Lonely Go is simply beautiful.
If you only know Plant from his days with Led Zeppelin and have not followed his solo career, you probably will be puzzled by this album but if you are open to more than his old rock and roll days, this is a tasty musical treat.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mellow; my eardrums are massaged and my heart at peace. (Oddly mis-named album though).
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2021
Just spent a relaxing evening, with a glass of wine, listening to this album over and over. I love these two voices together. Saw a criticism of the songs being to 'samey'. Sort of understand where that comment might have come from if you were expecting more variety of tempo and more excitement. But that's not what this album is for, as far as I'm concerned. It's for evenings like the one I've just spent, being soothed and cosseted, not challenged or excited; lying back, not dancing; calming your soul with the vibrations of these wonderful voices and musicians. Superb and sublime. [On it's own I've been bopping away to 'Can't let go' , but in the context of the album it becomes another velvety eardrum massager. Or perhaps that's just the mood I'm in tonight ....] But I'm confused by the album's title. These AREN'T 'raising the roof' songs. So why on earth call it that? Weird! Does perhaps explain some people's disappointment ....
2.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointed
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2021
Just
received it and played it.
The already released single is the best track.
Apart from their version of an Everly Bros his the rest are so similar it becomes boring.
Where Raising Sand is 10/10
Raise the Roof is a mere 3/10.
If the duo make another I’ll wait until I can sample each track, I will not pre-order again
5.0 out of 5 stars Album of the year?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2021
If you like a good quality Scotch whisky you'll love this. It's sophisticated, subtle, textural, emotional and deep with sweet notes. The musicianship is superb. It's produced by T Bone Burnett who couldn't produce second rate crud if he tried. Only the very best for him will do. This music is what your ears and that grey matter were created for.
5.0 out of 5 stars In a year of exceptional music, this is my album of the year.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2021
Great choice of songs, heavenly harmonising and exceptional musicians create such mesmerising atmospheres on every track.
2.0 out of 5 stars Really Disappointed
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2021
As someone who loved their first album Raising Sand, I was really looking forward to the release of their latest collaboration. Tedious, samey, samey and bland. There is no doubting the quality of their vocals but who on earth chose the tracks, I just don't know, it just drones on. A complete disappointment and if I were to be asked, I'd have to say it's not worth buying. Such a shame