an unexpected delight: Raising Sand

[wirbel]

Maybe you've heard of this odd combination of Robert Plant (rocker, Led Zeppelin) and Alison Krauss (bluegrass singer, very traditional), called Raising Sand.
I must admit I don't know that much about the two of them, but they seem quite a world apart musically; this collaberation is a telltale example of how good such odd combinations can work. Krauss usually never uses electronics or drums and she said a new world was opened for her; it's also very nice to listen to her beautiful voice in this setting. I'm guessing many of you will appreciate this as well. And the two singing together even makes it better

the album can be listened to on the 3voor12 site btw! go here http://3voor12.vpro.nl/luisterpaal/

[sound world]

I've heard a few tracks.It's not an unexpected delight for me since I liked both of them anyway.It's a little too country for me,I'd like to hear Plantey let rip a bit more; perhaps if there had been a 'Battle of Evermore'-type track,with a bit more musical adventurousness...But then I've only heard a few,as I say.
Scratch any serious musician of a certain age and you'll find a Led Zep fan.