He symbolized rock excess for decades with his fender baritone. She, on the other hand, has crooned country audiences with her virtuoso fiddle and mountain soprano. This most unlikely pairing of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss seemed as imaginable as a collaboration between Slipknot and Dolly Parton. However, what seems inconceivable on paper is nothing short of remarkable in practice. The album starts off on a high note and just gets better. They transcend their remarkably different worlds to create something truly unique. Essentially a rework of classics, it is a tour de force taking on folk, country, blues, and rock and roll. By no stretch of the imagination am i a country fan, but that is the beauty of this album. You don't need to appreciate country music to hold this album in esteem. It is mature and intelligent and their relaxed, smoky harmonies are nothing short of sublime. I can understand people buying this purely for background music. In my opinion, it deserves one's full attention and nothing less. An essential addition to any serious musical collection.
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