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Saving Grace

Robert Plant

Saving Grace

Album number twelve from the former Led Zeppelin front man featuring contributions from Oli Jefferson, Tony Kelsey, Barney Morse-Brown and Matt Worley

ADM rating[?]

8.3

Label
Nonesuch
UK Release date
26/09/2025
US Release date
26/09/2025
  1. 10.0 |   The Arts Desk

    The wow-factor consistently runs through the album
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  2. 9.0 |   Uncut

    It's hard to see a limit to their powers, such is their skill with both sweet and the sour, the delicate and the bruising. Print edition only

  3. 9.0 |   XS Noize

    Saving Grace is a richly rewarding work — a masterclass in how tradition can be honoured while still sounding fresh and vital
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  4. 8.5 |   Spectrum Culture

    His days as a heavy metal frontman are behind him, but there’s much bluster and roar to be heard in this somber selection of covers
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  5. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Across 10 intimate songs deftly ornamented by guitarists Matt Worley and Tony Kelsey and cellist Barney Morse-Brown, magic happens. Print edition only

  6. 8.0 |   Record Collector

    Saving Grace may sound organic, but make no mistake; this carefully curated mix of British and American influences, both ancient and modern, clearly bears Plant’s personal stamp. Print edition only

  7. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    A testament to the joy of making music, this is a true ensemble piece where every voice and every instrument serves the songs
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  8. 8.0 |   All Music

    It's a more subtle record with a comfortable, stripped-down feel that adds new shades to Plant's global folk fusion
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  9. 8.0 |   Far Out

    If you want tunes that are more in line with Led, feel free to pick up one of the copycats, but for me, Plant will always be better when he’s following his muse
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