Robert & Alison-Raising Sand

Now over 10 years old, how does this multi-grammy record stand up in your system? I found that as I improved my system over this time the record has blossomed. Originally I felt it somewhat dark and plodding, but now have a way different opinion - this is a beautiful record (ok there are a couple losers) that jump started the Americana movement with well selected country blues tunes Alison and Robert are perfect for (not to mention their jam on Fortune Teller). The record needs very good amplification and a touch less volume that lets the bass lines resonate vs. overwhelm if that makes any sense. Agree a hi-rez version would be great. I also still watch their CMT Crossroads TV session once in a while - what a great band they had if you've seen it. Love  "Please read the letter" -  knew it was special the first time I heard it. Didn't even know who it was at first!

i was never blown away by the sonics, though i'm usually a big fan of tbone's productions, but i think the performances are great and that it's easily the best post-zep thing plant has done. the gene clark covers are absolutely killer.

So on reading updates to thread I threw this on because I upgraded my optical cable with generally very good results and wanted to test it with this recording that I had recently been considering as a possible reference disk. Wow! So much (too much) bass!! Was expecting to hear what @mcondo mentions and I had experienced since my system is way better than it was in 2008.  But my current system has substantial bass capabilities, and apparently so does this new cable.

I had just been listening to redbook of Muddy Waters “Folk Singer” which was sounding FANTASTIC, depth, detail, timing, quiet silences. The contrast with “Raising Sand” bass dominance was not subtle. Unfortunate, because all other elements of the recording are excellent. May have to try it on vinyl now.

Just to test another Burnett recording that I think has balanced and spooky good production I tried Bruce Cockburn’s “Nothing but a burning Light”, and it sounded terrific, no bass bloat.

@knownothing I have both those CDs and noticed the exact same thing. The performance of Kraus/Plant are really good but the mastering is less than desirable.