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As the legendary voice for one of rock无毛视频檚 greatest groups, Robert Plant had a difficult decision to make after the band dissolved.
Plant could either carry on as an aging rock star and attempt to continue the majestic magic he created with his Led Zeppelin bandmates Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham or he could simply move on to another musical canvas.
Surprisingly, one of the greatest voices in rock decided to pursue different styles of music. Whether it was joining up with Page and Jeff Beck to form the Honeydrippers, collaborating with bluegrass icon Alison Krauss or pairing with singer Patty Griffin for Band of Joy, Plant continues to impress by creating music that possesses an eloquent fluidity that is authentic and engaging.
For his 11th solo effort, Plant continues to amaze by delivering another collection of lush and comforting tracks. Following the successful blueprint for his last three releases 无毛视频淩aising Sand,无毛视频� 无毛视频淏and of Joy无毛视频� and 无毛视频渓ullaby and 无毛视频� The Ceaseless Roar,无毛视频� the 69-year-old singer无毛视频檚 distinctive voice still contains the power to command your attention, even if it is now a more subtle draw from the classic days of 无毛视频淲hole Lotta Love,无毛视频� 无毛视频淏lack Dog无毛视频� and 无毛视频淜ashmir.无毛视频� Although, much of the new material does remind me a lot of the classic Led Zeppelin track 无毛视频淕oing to California,无毛视频� one of my personal Led Zeppelin favorites.
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As if to remind fans that he hasn无毛视频檛 completely forgotten his past, Plant cleverly interjects some references to his former band in the new material.
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The lone cover track on the album consists of a melodic reworking of the Ersel Hickey number 无毛视频淏luebirds Over the Mountain.无毛视频� The Beach Boys cut a spirited version of this track back in 1968 and it无毛视频檚 wonderful to hear Plant do it justice once again with a little help from guest vocalist Chrissie Hynde.
Plant continues to impress with his enchanting soundscapes of life and love as he firmly stays focused on the future while still staying connected with the past.
Clint Rhodes is the 无毛视频-Standard music reviewer. He can be reached at clinton43@me.com.