Claim: Raising Sand was criticized by various music critics such as BBC and Music Box with one critic saying that the key to the magic is the delicious harmony vocals of Krauss and Plant.
Evidence: The album met with critical acclaim, earning an average score of 87 from reviews compiled by Metacritic. The musical quality was also praised. The BBC described Krauss's fiddle as "coruscating" and "raw", while Music Box said Krauss "exceeds all expectations". Critics praised Krauss and Plant's vocals; one critic saying that the "key to the magic is the delicious harmony vocals of the unlikely duo".