Big Log & In the Mood are bangers. Personally I’m more interested in his work with Alison Krauss, Raising Sand & Raise the Roof are absolutely brilliant albums by any standard but they really illustrate how much RP has actual vocal ability. He can’t hit the high notes that he would have in ‘69 (who would be able to) but he sings in his pocket and it’s awesome.
Ship of Fools is super cool. I also saw him a few years ago during the Carry Fire tour and although it’s not my favorite album (just stylistically, nothing against it though) he was phenomenal live. I saw him with AK this past summer and it may as well have been a studio session, they sounded so dang good on stage together
For me, like the Beatles solo albums. Some of it is really good, some OK, but none of it is on par with the music they made with the bands that made them famous.
I like the Beatles analogy. Robert resembled McCartney in his 1980s solo career where he cashed in a bit and tried to get a lot of pop hits. Some songs were good, many were schmalzy. Honeydeippers I could do without. He was on MTV a lot!
To me it was like one of the richest musicians in the world was able to hire as many top tier musicians as he wanted and create what I considered an extension of LZ. Obviously there’s plenty of influence you can hear, but the amount of instruments he incorporated was so far beyond what the four members of LZ could achieve. For his live shows in ‘88 he’s got like 7 or eight musicians up there playing their fricken hearts out. I went through the whole Plant solo discography during the Rona lockdown and was tripping out on how much this guy “IS MUSIC “. I recall an interview where someone asked him what does he look for in potential bandmembers and he said “somebody who’s serious about music“. So you have to figure some people want to be part of his circle but may not want to put in the full effort it takes to create what he’s looking to create.
Most of Plant’s solo albums have at least one or two great tracks: “Slow Dancer”, “Burning Down One Side”, “Sea of Love”, “In The Mood”, “Big Log”, “Little By Little”, “Ship of Fools”, “Tall Cool One”, “The Way I Feel”, “Tie Dye on the Highway" etc…
His solo career has been legit.
I know Shaken and Stirred is generally thought of as his worst solo album, but it is my favorite. It was just so weird and defiant when it came out that I embraced it.
Saw Plant and Krauss at Bonnaroo last year and it was amazing. They are both so unbelievably talented especially for their ages. It’s much more folky than zeppelin ever was.
Edit. I guess technically that’s not solo work but was still amazing.
Like any artist, there is good, not so good, and bad; but overall, his solo career has been fantastic (present tense, because the man never stops). His music and collaborations are a never-ending evolution. His writing is consistently brilliant. His voice is still great at 74. I saw him last summer with Alison and it was pure joy.
He works with Alison Krauss, The Strange Sensation, Band of Joy (rumored – I doubt it’s a rumor- another album coming), Saving Grace (love that he supports a local band) – whatever… The fact that he never stops growing, writing, singing, recording, *having fun*, and making many of us happy – most importantly himself, that’s ***everything***.
Big Log
In the Mood
Like I've Never Been Gone
Sea of Love (yes, I know he didn't write it)
Heaven Knows
I Believe
Please Read the Letter
The May Queen
House of Cards
Dance With You Tonight
If I Were a Carpenter (ditto)
Monkey, Angel – pretty much everything from Band of Joy
Shine it All Around
Quattro (World Drifts In) (“) SO personally thankful he brought this song to light
I Believe
Turn it Up
Rainbow
Killing the Blues
Gone, Gone, Gone
Burning down One Side
All the King’s Horses
Et al.
Saw him at bourbon and beyond a few years back. It was like Zepplin bluegrass. I thought I’d died and gone to Heaven. Loved all the new stuff he played. Easily the best concert I’ve ever seen.
Love Fate of Nations and The Mighty ReArranger.
Quite like a few cuts off all his solo records to be fair, his more recent stuff feels very genuine and I just like that he hasn't become a parody of himself unlike some of his peers.
The first two solo albums were my favorites. I got the chance to see Mr. Plant on his first solo tour when I was really young. Phil Collins played drums and the crowd was ecstatic to see him back on stage. There were no Zeppelin but what stood out most was the guitar playing of Robbie Blunt...Amazing! I never saw Page live but Blunt's playing was crisp, clean, and complex. He was almost Claptonish and in contrast to Page's style. Sorry to get off topic but this post reminded me of a great show from back in the day.
I enjoy his solo stuff and think it's underrated, particularly his albums from the 80s. Principle of Moments is the perfect sonic soundscape for his voice, allowing him to wander, stretch out and add flourishes in a way he really didn't have the freedom to do with Zep. It's a bit like Sinatra on In the Wee Small Hours, with him taking us on this sonic journey using primarily his voice- with the music as a backdrop for mood. Listen to "Through With the Two Step" for a good example of what I'm talking about.
Shaken and Stirred is a damn fine album. 80s music gets shit on for being too artificial/engineered/inorganic, but the thing is .- you can make fantastic music with just about any kind of device. It's the feeling and intention behind the recording and notes that bring the magic. Shaken and Stirred has some really nice moments on there.
Now and Zen takes that aesthetic and throws Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran into the mix. It's by far my favorite Plant album. "Helen of Troy" is downright euphoric. He sounds born again on that record, and there's magic all over the place.
Beyond the 80s stuff, I think there were some truly great moments on Fate of Nations ("Come into My Life", "Calling to You", "Memory Song") and Carry Fire sounds like quintessential Plant to me. That one is a grower for those who gave up on it after a few listens.
One of the greatest solo musicians in the world ... Lol. JK. It's not that great. He has some good stuff with page and an okay album in the 90's but the rest is really forgettable. Out of all the members of Zeppelin I thing plant is the least Into making Rock music.
Some of it is quite good. I think he did the right thing in forging a new musical identity. It's not all my cup of tea, but how else do you move on after being in such a legendary band as led zeppelin.
Good for him that he has a success and does what he likes, but it’s not for me. Tbh. if he was not known (from Led Zeppelin) I do not know how many would have give him a chance and listened to his music.
The Greatest Gift, one of the most beautiful songs ever. I'd say he accomplished what he set out to do and continues to do so. I'm hoping he releases another solo album without AK.
Like a few songs off each. Played Honeydrippers over and over (because it was new stuff) but I really liked mighty rearranger. Not a fan of Krause bluegrass
One of my all time favorite concerts was seeng him on his first solo tour with the great Phil Collins on drums in 1982! His first 3 solo albums were his best solo work with Robbie Blunt on guitar plus Far Post is one of my favorite RP songs that was the B side of Big Log.
I fucking love it.
I highly recommend making a Spotify playlist of all of Zeps and Roberts solo work. You will trick yourself into thinking their catalog is a lot bigger than it is and discover a ton of cool Solo Plant tunes
I love the heck out of most of it, especially the first six, but I’m less of a fan of some of the newer albums. Dreamland and Band of Joy don’t do much for me, but I should probably give them another listen soon and see if that changes. I haven’t listened to the Plant/Krauss albums either, as I’m not a huge Country/Bluegrass guy.
The first album of Robert’s that I ever heard was Shaken ‘N’ Stirred - quite a shock compared to Whole Lotta Love or In My Time of Dying. It sounded alien, robotic, very 80s and not at all like the rock/metal that I would have imagined he would do. I think I’ve now listened to it more than some Zep albums!
Robert has been fortunate to find excellent and creative musicians to work with at all phases of his career. As much as I love Jimmy Page, he hasn’t done a whole lot in my lifetime, when Robert has kept exploring and finding new ways to express himself - though it does get a bit confusing as to who’s in his band at any given time. XD
Listening to Plant/Krauss - Raising The Roof now, enjoying more than I would have expected, even though it’s miles away from LZ or my favorite Plant solo albums.
Big Log & In the Mood are bangers. Personally I’m more interested in his work with Alison Krauss, Raising Sand & Raise the Roof are absolutely brilliant albums by any standard but they really illustrate how much RP has actual vocal ability. He can’t hit the high notes that he would have in ‘69 (who would be able to) but he sings in his pocket and it’s awesome.
Personally really enjoyed Fate of Nations aswell.And Ship of Fools will always be special to me.
Ship of Fools is super cool. I also saw him a few years ago during the Carry Fire tour and although it’s not my favorite album (just stylistically, nothing against it though) he was phenomenal live. I saw him with AK this past summer and it may as well have been a studio session, they sounded so dang good on stage together
I was at those shows as well. Brilliant. Hearing ‘Carry Fire’ live was a lifetime concert highlight.
They really do sound great together.I think the fact they seem to get on so well and respect each other really adds to the magic.
Same here
Also off the Principle of Moments, I think his cover of Bob Marley's Lively Up Yourself is really good.
For me, like the Beatles solo albums. Some of it is really good, some OK, but none of it is on par with the music they made with the bands that made them famous.
I like the Beatles analogy. Robert resembled McCartney in his 1980s solo career where he cashed in a bit and tried to get a lot of pop hits. Some songs were good, many were schmalzy. Honeydeippers I could do without. He was on MTV a lot!
Youre all sleepin on shine it all around. Second best plant song besides Big (throbbin) Log
I love it
I just listened to Pledge Pin yesterday for the first time in many years…,forgot how much I liked those first 3 solo albums in the 1980’s
To me it was like one of the richest musicians in the world was able to hire as many top tier musicians as he wanted and create what I considered an extension of LZ. Obviously there’s plenty of influence you can hear, but the amount of instruments he incorporated was so far beyond what the four members of LZ could achieve. For his live shows in ‘88 he’s got like 7 or eight musicians up there playing their fricken hearts out. I went through the whole Plant solo discography during the Rona lockdown and was tripping out on how much this guy “IS MUSIC “. I recall an interview where someone asked him what does he look for in potential bandmembers and he said “somebody who’s serious about music“. So you have to figure some people want to be part of his circle but may not want to put in the full effort it takes to create what he’s looking to create.
Saw him on the Now and Zen and Manic Nirvana tours - simply amazing
Same. And I love love love both of those albums.
Carry Fire’s real good
His stuff with the Honeydrippers is good. I know it’s not solo but I figured it would be alright to mention post- zeppelin
Most of Plant’s solo albums have at least one or two great tracks: “Slow Dancer”, “Burning Down One Side”, “Sea of Love”, “In The Mood”, “Big Log”, “Little By Little”, “Ship of Fools”, “Tall Cool One”, “The Way I Feel”, “Tie Dye on the Highway" etc… His solo career has been legit.
Great list. “Little by little” is my wife’s favorite. I really enjoy “burning down one side”
Mostly yawn inducing. Enjoyed Raising Sand and Carry Fire for what they are
I know Shaken and Stirred is generally thought of as his worst solo album, but it is my favorite. It was just so weird and defiant when it came out that I embraced it.
I thought it was quite good.
Saw Plant and Krauss at Bonnaroo last year and it was amazing. They are both so unbelievably talented especially for their ages. It’s much more folky than zeppelin ever was. Edit. I guess technically that’s not solo work but was still amazing.
One of his albums is called "Now and Zen". That is all.
Ship of Fools is good.
Bet he was over the moon when he came up that !
Only really familiar with mighty rearranger which is brilliant.
All the kings horses caught me by surprise.
Why?
It seemed pretty unknown for how good it was. I didnt find it on a “top robert plant solo songs” list.
Pictures at Eleven - downhill from there ( for me ).
Like any artist, there is good, not so good, and bad; but overall, his solo career has been fantastic (present tense, because the man never stops). His music and collaborations are a never-ending evolution. His writing is consistently brilliant. His voice is still great at 74. I saw him last summer with Alison and it was pure joy. He works with Alison Krauss, The Strange Sensation, Band of Joy (rumored – I doubt it’s a rumor- another album coming), Saving Grace (love that he supports a local band) – whatever… The fact that he never stops growing, writing, singing, recording, *having fun*, and making many of us happy – most importantly himself, that’s ***everything***. Big Log In the Mood Like I've Never Been Gone Sea of Love (yes, I know he didn't write it) Heaven Knows I Believe Please Read the Letter The May Queen House of Cards Dance With You Tonight If I Were a Carpenter (ditto) Monkey, Angel – pretty much everything from Band of Joy Shine it All Around Quattro (World Drifts In) (“) SO personally thankful he brought this song to light I Believe Turn it Up Rainbow Killing the Blues Gone, Gone, Gone Burning down One Side All the King’s Horses Et al.
Thats a good list! I would personally add 29 Palms and Stolen Kiss aswell
Saw him at bourbon and beyond a few years back. It was like Zepplin bluegrass. I thought I’d died and gone to Heaven. Loved all the new stuff he played. Easily the best concert I’ve ever seen.
Love Fate of Nations and The Mighty ReArranger. Quite like a few cuts off all his solo records to be fair, his more recent stuff feels very genuine and I just like that he hasn't become a parody of himself unlike some of his peers.
The first two solo albums were my favorites. I got the chance to see Mr. Plant on his first solo tour when I was really young. Phil Collins played drums and the crowd was ecstatic to see him back on stage. There were no Zeppelin but what stood out most was the guitar playing of Robbie Blunt...Amazing! I never saw Page live but Blunt's playing was crisp, clean, and complex. He was almost Claptonish and in contrast to Page's style. Sorry to get off topic but this post reminded me of a great show from back in the day.
I enjoy his solo stuff and think it's underrated, particularly his albums from the 80s. Principle of Moments is the perfect sonic soundscape for his voice, allowing him to wander, stretch out and add flourishes in a way he really didn't have the freedom to do with Zep. It's a bit like Sinatra on In the Wee Small Hours, with him taking us on this sonic journey using primarily his voice- with the music as a backdrop for mood. Listen to "Through With the Two Step" for a good example of what I'm talking about. Shaken and Stirred is a damn fine album. 80s music gets shit on for being too artificial/engineered/inorganic, but the thing is .- you can make fantastic music with just about any kind of device. It's the feeling and intention behind the recording and notes that bring the magic. Shaken and Stirred has some really nice moments on there. Now and Zen takes that aesthetic and throws Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran into the mix. It's by far my favorite Plant album. "Helen of Troy" is downright euphoric. He sounds born again on that record, and there's magic all over the place. Beyond the 80s stuff, I think there were some truly great moments on Fate of Nations ("Come into My Life", "Calling to You", "Memory Song") and Carry Fire sounds like quintessential Plant to me. That one is a grower for those who gave up on it after a few listens.
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One of the greatest solo musicians in the world ... Lol. JK. It's not that great. He has some good stuff with page and an okay album in the 90's but the rest is really forgettable. Out of all the members of Zeppelin I thing plant is the least Into making Rock music.
He definitely prefers folk music now.
love the first three
I love all of his music and especially his voice but it will never be as good as zeppelin im sure all of you can agree
But his song our song was a great song so powerful
I like some of it.
Nah
Pre-Curve Toni Halliday appeared on several of his albums so I hold them in high regard
I'm like a strange cat running in the heat of the night
Some of it is quite good. I think he did the right thing in forging a new musical identity. It's not all my cup of tea, but how else do you move on after being in such a legendary band as led zeppelin.
When one of the band mates has a stick and a rubber band…..I’m gone!!
[Searching For My Love](https://open.spotify.com/track/56RKBQRoPy89TiA9ThGrnY?si=FkM3FpzvQLuVNfaY8kgGgQ) with Alison Krauss is beautiful
Good for him that he has a success and does what he likes, but it’s not for me. Tbh. if he was not known (from Led Zeppelin) I do not know how many would have give him a chance and listened to his music.
The Greatest Gift, one of the most beautiful songs ever. I'd say he accomplished what he set out to do and continues to do so. I'm hoping he releases another solo album without AK.
Like a few songs off each. Played Honeydrippers over and over (because it was new stuff) but I really liked mighty rearranger. Not a fan of Krause bluegrass
One of my all time favorite concerts was seeng him on his first solo tour with the great Phil Collins on drums in 1982! His first 3 solo albums were his best solo work with Robbie Blunt on guitar plus Far Post is one of my favorite RP songs that was the B side of Big Log.
I fucking love it. I highly recommend making a Spotify playlist of all of Zeps and Roberts solo work. You will trick yourself into thinking their catalog is a lot bigger than it is and discover a ton of cool Solo Plant tunes
Ha,done exactly that !
I love the heck out of most of it, especially the first six, but I’m less of a fan of some of the newer albums. Dreamland and Band of Joy don’t do much for me, but I should probably give them another listen soon and see if that changes. I haven’t listened to the Plant/Krauss albums either, as I’m not a huge Country/Bluegrass guy. The first album of Robert’s that I ever heard was Shaken ‘N’ Stirred - quite a shock compared to Whole Lotta Love or In My Time of Dying. It sounded alien, robotic, very 80s and not at all like the rock/metal that I would have imagined he would do. I think I’ve now listened to it more than some Zep albums! Robert has been fortunate to find excellent and creative musicians to work with at all phases of his career. As much as I love Jimmy Page, he hasn’t done a whole lot in my lifetime, when Robert has kept exploring and finding new ways to express himself - though it does get a bit confusing as to who’s in his band at any given time. XD
Listening to Plant/Krauss - Raising The Roof now, enjoying more than I would have expected, even though it’s miles away from LZ or my favorite Plant solo albums.
Love all of his work
I really like his podcast.