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Track Listings
| 1. Another Tribe |
| 2. Shine It All Around |
| 3. Freedom Fries |
| 4. Tin Pan Valley |
| 5. All The Kings Horses |
| 6. The Enchanter |
| 7. Takamba |
| 8. Dancing In Heaven |
| 9. Somebody Knocking |
| 10. Let The Four Winds Blow |
| 11. Mighty Rearranger |
| 12. Brother Ray |
Product Description
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If anything, Robert Plant‘s career as a solo artist appears to be improving with age. With Mighty Rearranger, he builds on the success of his previous album, 2002’s Dreamland, blending electronic experimentation with world music eclecticism. On tracks like "Shine It All Around", "All the King’s Horses", "Tin Pan Alley" and "Freedom Fries" recall his past life as frontman for rock icons Led Zeppelin, taking cues from blues, rock and Eastern music. Of course, he’s continuing to mellow in his later years, and his voice can’t hit the heady heights it once did, but it’s still impressive and distinctive. And his band the Strange Sensation--in particular, bassist Billy Fuller and drummer Clive Deamer--continue to shine, even ! though they’ve been given the unenviable task of trying to fill the shoes once worn by Page, Bonham and Jones. Bits of the album may get a little repetitive towards the end, but Mighty Rearranger is still a fine showing by a living rock legend. --Ted Kord
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By Tricky Dicky
Format:Audio CD
First a warning. You'll have seen reviews comparing this new Plant album with Physical Graffiti and other "mid period Zeppelin" offerings.
It doesn't stand the comparison . . . in the same way a Porsche Boxter doesn't really compare to a Ferrari F1 car.
There's no "Kashmir" here, no "Custard Pie" or "Trampled Underfoot". The bravado and bawdiness of a mid-70s Plant is superceded by the more mature world view that comes with experience.
And that's a good thing. There's something a little silly about men in their late 50s bawling lyrics about sexual potency which they wrote in their mid-20s.
Plant's words on this album hint that that's the way he feels about things. His cv guarantees a level of interest way beyond the norm, but this music is not the sound of a hairy old rocker trading on past glories.
Listen to "Tin Pan Valley" where Plant rounds on his peers "who flirt with cabaret" or "fake the rebel yell" and you get the feeling he will not be bringing out an album of Cole Porter covers or re-forming Led Zeppelin - two more good things.
Neither will he be sending a Christmas card to George Bush, if you go by the sentiments of "Takamba" of "Another Tribe".
Thought-provoking, musically-challenging and, above all, brave.
Plant doesn't have to take chances or challenge expectations, but he does on this album.
Buy it for those reasons, and not because this guy used to sing for Led Zeppelin, and you won't be disappointed.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By David J. Kelly
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
Robert Plant has one of the most distinctive voices in rock music with a CV to match. This is not a Plant solo album as here the Strange Sensation step forward to challenge and push Mr Plant. Yes his voice has changed with age, but it is still unmistakeably his voice. This album melds all sorts of world influences with rock and blues,to come out as the best record Plant has made since the mid 70s.
Highlights are the first single Shine It All Around (there is also trance version of it as a hidden track), All The King's Horses, Tin Pan Valley (a great statement of principles from Robert) and Freedom Fries.
I am happy to recommend this album to anyone who likes Robert Plant's music.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A. Murdoch
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
.......then this is it! This is my 33rd year of buying music and its a nice feeling to be looking forward to an artist's release like the old days of running to the record shop and coming home clutching 12" of black vinyl (and maybe a record too). I was looking forward to this tremendously and it doesn't disappoint.
Planty is still a forward looking artist after all these years despite the fact he could rest on his laurels and no-one would complain - he's done a few good things in the past!
Like Dreamland, MR has a mix of styles which Robert and his band carry off in fine style - a melting pot of rock,world,trip-hop,rockabilly etc etc.
No doubt some lazy journo somewhere will describe Robert as 'rock royalty' which I personally think is an insult implying that a musician's best years are now behind them and they can assume their place in the pantheon of the greats and trot out nothing but old hits and nostaligia (a subject tackled on the CD).2005 sees Robert still searching and still producing great music with a great band.
If you're reading this - buy it;if you're Robert Plant and you're reading this - please play Glasgow and....great job mate!!!
Planty is still a forward looking artist after all these years despite the fact he could rest on his laurels and no-one would complain - he's done a few good things in the past!
Like Dreamland, MR has a mix of styles which Robert and his band carry off in fine style - a melting pot of rock,world,trip-hop,rockabilly etc etc.
No doubt some lazy journo somewhere will describe Robert as 'rock royalty' which I personally think is an insult implying that a musician's best years are now behind them and they can assume their place in the pantheon of the greats and trot out nothing but old hits and nostaligia (a subject tackled on the CD).2005 sees Robert still searching and still producing great music with a great band.
If you're reading this - buy it;if you're Robert Plant and you're reading this - please play Glasgow and....great job mate!!!
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servive excellant
ordered cd wich arrived in 3days after ordeing wich i think was superb to say they came from usa came quicker than some others from uk will use again
Published 1 month ago by paul glyn davis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Plant right here
Robert Plant, a national treasure if ever there was one, sings the phrase `raising sand` on track 3 of this magnificent 2005 album. Prescient, eh? Read more
Published 9 months ago by GlynLuke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Led Zep meets Massive Attack
Never heard this band before but WOW what a combination! Led Zeppelin meets Massive Attack. One of the greatest lead singers and a bunch of gifted musicians obviously at the top of... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2010 by swesty
3.0 out of 5 stars
Re-mastered already!
Well I think this is a great album but find it almost unlistenable on aything approaching decent stereo because of the relentlessly compressed vocals. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2008 by Poindy
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Assault of the Senses - Plant style
Prepare to have your senses fully assaulted in the most eloquent way that only the likes of Robert Plant is capable of. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2008 by Maya_deth
5.0 out of 5 stars
An absolute masterpiece...fingerlicking good
This is without a doubt the best piece of work Mr Plant has created since his heyday Zep days and in some cases even surpasses what Zep did at their best. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2007 by Wadecki Krzysztof
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not for this remastered album sadly
I don't have the remastered album sadly, but the original is really, really good.
This was my first Robert Plant CD after sucking up all I could from Led Zep. Read more
This was my first Robert Plant CD after sucking up all I could from Led Zep. Read more
Published on 11 April 2007 by Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Robert Still Rocks!
What can I say? This is a faultless album. If you are new to Robert's solo work, this album is a good starting point. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2006 by Aoife
5.0 out of 5 stars
Power and Passion
Excellent album by one of the truly great voices.
Maturity has added control to the passion and power so evident on the early Led Zep stuff. Read more
Maturity has added control to the passion and power so evident on the early Led Zep stuff. Read more
Published on 1 May 2006 by Washington Irving
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is excellent
I've seen Robert Plant with /without Led Zeppelin several times and I have to recommend this album highly. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2005 by Mr. T. Russell
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