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https://youtu.be/n_7abjQe3J0
And one album on Robbie Blunt gets one of the greatest clean sounds, Bobby himself so much more relaxed into the role.
https://youtu.be/FxSsol3Zd7k
If you like rock music then Mighty Rearranger
I think he's had different phases of his career, which is reflected in the records.
From the earlier period, my favourite is Now and Zen- probably my first proper intro to him, as the lead single 'Heaven Knows' grabbed my attention when I was young and into Top 40 music. I think that record tends to get overlooked, but I think I read somewhere it's one of- if not the- top selling solo albums he's had. Pagey's solo on Heaven Knows really, really sings.
He got a lot heavier and a bit more into his rock roots with Manic Nirvana- another great record. Doug Boyle in that band is such a great player.
Fate of Nations goes into similar territory, but has mellower moments too- again another very talented sideman called Kevin Scott McMichael was his guitarist on that one, but sadly he died several years ago. I think some of Plant's best singing is on Fate and some of his most reflective songs. When he goes deep, he goes very deep (e.g. I Believe, about his little boy who dies suddenly).
He did go quiet-ish after that. I'd say Mighty Rearranger from the 'comeback' period might be the best of the lot- for me it's a toss up between that and Zen... But Rearranger (and that's the tour I saw him on- one of the very last ever shows at Hammersmith Palais, in fact) is where it all comes together- socially conscious songs, knowing but warm references to the Zep heritage, the fascination and genuinely excellent working in of North African textures and rhythms, plus his voice held up really well- real whisper to a scream stuff. Great players there too- he had a twin guitar line up of Justin Adams (a really fine player, heavily influenced by arab music) and Skin Tyson (Cast- again a really top player).
But really there's gems studded throughout the catalogue. A few duff tracks here and there, but I'd say Zen, Nirvana, Fate, Rearranger are my essentials, and then take a dip into the rest of it.
I also know Robert's output was famously influenced by a chance encounter with our own @EricTheWeary at a bowling alley.
After that, I'd say most of his albums are excellent. You only stream anyways @monquixote, so just listen to them all. Your time will not be wasted.
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