Raising Sand

Raising Sand has been out, and I’ve enjoyed it for so long it almost seems like old news to have the Grammy’s honor this magnificent musical collaboration between Allison Krauss and Robert Plant. It pairs Plant’s fierce dedication to old-fashioned American blues refracted through his British rocker lens, with Krauss’ gorgeously refined voice and traditional musical sensibility. The collaboration works and offers musical choices both weird and wonderful. Its five Grammy awards are richly deserved.

A hearty mazel tov to Pete Seeger for a Grammy possibly even more richly deserved, considering it comes at the age of 89. He won for Pete Seeger at 89. Also, highly recommended is Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Grammy winner, Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu.

For all the winners see the Grammy site.

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Congratulations T-Bone

T-Bone Burnett and his collaborators Allison Kraus and Robert Plant took home the Big Awards tonight at the Grammys.

Defeating hard-core rap and arena-filling rock, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss swept the 51st annual Grammy Awards, at Staples Center here on Sunday night, with an album of gentle and luxuriant renditions of old rockabilly and country songs.

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Robert Plant and Alison Krauss win Album of the Year

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss cleaned up at the Grammys, winning a total of five trophies - including the big one for Album of the Year.

Yes, this means they won out over Ne-Yo's "Year of the Gentleman" which, in turn, means the Stereotypes crew lost out on their second bid for a Grammy.

Jeremy Reeves reaction (via text) "We lost! It's rigged"

and then

"Ha ha"

Seriously, you can't complain too much, losing out to the likes of Plant and Krauss and it's a good call on the part of the Grammys. "Raising Sand" is a complex and sophisticated record that's also immensely emotional and catchy.

It's the kind of record that'll make your year-end favorite list and your mom's. And I mean this in the best way possible.

As for the Stereotypes' double-loss. These guys are still at the beginning of their career. My guess is these won't be their only career nominations.

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