I checked out his 2005 CD, titled Mighty Rearranger, from my local public library,after reading about it in a music newsgroup. I`ve been a fan of Plant ever since he struck out on his own after Led Zepplin. In a way, he’s a pop singer, but he crafts some very pleasing backup music. He`s kept the LZ sound alive, IMO.

This Mighty Rearranger has at least 4 tracks on it that rise to the level of Plant`s best. I`m esp pleased to see him incorporate some very modern guitar licks, e.g., looping and tracks played backwards. He`s willing to include long hypnotic instrumental passages and the international influences are clear, e.g., a Morrocan Tar drum. The sum of those new things seems vaguely familiar to me. In any event, I recommend this CD for anyone who likes Robert Plant`s music. Check your local library and see what you think. - CW

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