Complete Studio Recordings
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As Basil Bunting wrote about Ezra Pound's Cantos, "There are the Alps... you will have to go a long way round/if you want to avoid them." Led Zeppelin's work is the central fact of 1970s rock & roll; in its loving homage to and shameless piracy from the blues, its glorious and wretched excess, its transformation of hippie and folk-rock graces into a foundation-shaking kaboom, and its offhanded myth-making, the band turned everything caught in its wake into a reaction to it--or against it. The three non-album tracks the box includes are grace notes rather than lost jewels, but the point of the set is to be a Rosetta stone of album rock, the stairway to a gaudy paradise that they constructed. --Douglas Wolk ... Read more

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This is the best thing you can get when it comes to CDs
This will not dissapoint. One Led Zeplin CD rocks but all of them is the bomb you must get this

The Greatest of all time.
Led Zeppelin is the greatest band of all time.I bought this and was blown away.117 songs from Led is unbelivable.It was a lot of money but it was worth it.I listened to this thing and it had fantastic songs.I absolutely have no complaints about this, not even one.If you are a true Zeppelin fan then you must buy this.The 2 box sets that were offered were more money ocmbined and just more trouble.I like how you can get all this in just one buy.This band introduced hard rock.Even some of the young people today are getting into Led Zeppelin.Zeppelin has never left popularity and probaly never will.This collection also has good artwork in it of Led Zeppelin and some of his old cds.In my opinion, if there was never Led Zeppelin than classic rock would just not be the same.I encourage you to buy this collection and I am sure that you will not be dissapointed.Led Zeppelin is my favorite band of all time.Keep on listening to classic rock and God bless you.

Led Zeppelin
If you are just beggining to get into Led Zeppelin, i suggest a "best of" album instead of this pricey collection. If, however, you already have a "best of" and want to hear more, i HIGHLY suggest this collection. The one bad thing about it is that the art on the actual cd's is not original LP art... as far as i can see, this is the ONLY con. All other art is included in the booklets. Also, there are no lyrics, but I for one could care less. I bought this product and I am VERY happy with my purchase. Highly reccomend ... Read more

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Hammer of the Gods
by Stephen Davis
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best book i ever read
I read Hammer of the God's on a trip from Dublin, Ireland to the Shetland Islands, in the northern most part of Scotland, off the mainland.I bought it at an outdoor book sale in Dublin, just as I was preparing to leave for my trip.I am from NY and was studying in London at the time.And was on spring break, traveling throughout the UK.Most of my time traveling was spent on a train, traveling through many parts of Northern England mentioned in the book.I was 25 at the time and had been a "die hard" Led Zeppelin fan since I was 16.It was a good time for me to read the book because of where I was and the fact that I had loved the band so much already for so long.I had even seen them perform their Un-leaded tour the summer before at their meadowlands show in 1995.So I was ripe to read this book, and take in the details of a band and a time that I felt a special affinity for.Perhaps that is why I loved the book so much.While I was reading it, on the trains and ferries that took me to the Shetland Islands (I finished the book at a bar in Shetland) - I felt like I was there, experiencing that time with Led Zeppelin during the period they were like Gods.My favorite part of the book was the story of Richard Cole's friendship with Elvis' roadie - and how he got Robert Plant to meet Elvis - who was Plant's favorite all-time artist and rock mentor.Robert sang one part of the song and Elvis finished it - and it was a dream come true for Robert.
I am now 35 years old - 10 years later - and the experience of reading Hammer of the God's is still very much with me.It was one of the most adventurous times of my life - traveling freely by train and ferry to lands I had never seen - reading a book about a band I had fallen in love with.It was the pinnacle of my relationship with Led Zeppelin's music and being a fan of the band.The band continues to this day to be my favorite band - their music still inspires me - and the book is to this day, the best book I ever read.

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An interesting look into Led Zeppelin
I just recently became interested in Led Zeppelin and decided to pick up Hammer of the Gods to learn about the legacy thatdefined them. I must say I'm not a bit disapointed. I found the book to be an exciting and interesting look at the band from the beginning to the end of their Career highlighting everything along the way. However the only real flaw in the book is that alot of it's content is questionable and my advice is to read with an open mind and take what you will from it. It may not be a rock solid biography of Zeppelin but it certainly gives a good impression of what the band was. I recommend this to any hardcore or casual Zep fan, It's well worth the read even if your not a huge Zeppelin fan.

A Zeppelin fanatic
This book is great,at the start I didn't know much of zeppelin's history but now that I've actually read this book I have everything Led Zeppelin.It is a must have book,The book gives you all the details about led Zeppelin's music and their behavior on the road...You must have this book/!! ... Read more

Isbn: 0425182134
Sales Rank: 13512
Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Composers & Musicians - Rock    3. Fiction    4. Genres & Styles - Rock   

Led Zeppelin
Director: Jimmy Page
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Exclamations of religious awe are in order. Legendary and long sought-after, this live Led Zeppelin collection is nothing less than the rock music equivalent of the Holy Grail. Quite simply, this is what all the fuss was about.

Given that they were the biggest band in the world, Zeppelin were notoriously camera-shy in their heyday. Their official filmic legacy until now has been just the fascinating but flawed The Song Remains the Same. While this new set presents some previously unseen footage from the same 1973 Madison Square Garden gigs, its real wonders lie in the earlier (1970) Royal Albert Hall footage and the later Earls Court (1975) and Knebworth (1979) concerts. Everything here looks and sounds new-minted, thanks to painstaking restoration and remastering of both audio and visual sources, a Herculean labor of love on the part of co-producer Dick Carruthers working hand-in-glove with Jimmy Page. Trawling through thousands of yards of previously unseen film and unheard tape recordings--some with missing visuals, some with missing audio--Page and Carruthers have chosen only the best possible footage available. They were also at pains to make the segments segue seamlessly so that the viewer is treated to what feels like a continuous concert--just sample the transition from a grainy Super 8 "Immigrant Song" (Sydney, 1972) to "Black Dog" at MSG.

Highlights? It's not hyperbole to say that every powerhouse minute of this collection (some 230 minutes of concert footage plus another hour and a half of extra DVD material) is a rare musical and visual treat. But hearing Page's violin bow work on "Dazed and Confused" in DTS or Dolby 5.1 is an experience not soon forgotten. --Mark Walker ... Read more

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Inspiration, No Fluff
Other positive reviewers have already laid the foundation for how excellent this DVD set is. I will only add that it makes one pine for the days when bands inspired audiences with talent, not elaborate hip girations, flashing lights and smoke. These guys simply played good original music and carried on. The song remains the same, as it were.
I will also add, as a guitar player, that Jimmy Paige's solo of "White Summer/Black Morning" is reason enough to own this DVD set. After watching that, I felt a new inspiration to improve my own playing.

My First And Best DVD
This was the very first DVD I bought. I think that this is my best live DVD I have. Led Zeppelin was maybe the best live band in 70's. This DVD gives a good picture what kind of it was in Led Zeppelin's concerts. Both discs are full of great live prformances. The first DVD has an excellent gig in Royal Albert Hall. The vocalist Robert Plant, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, and especially the guitarist Jimmy Page are great in the gigs. Jimmy Page is one of the best guitarists in the world and it is shown in this DVD. They were just starting the carriere but already now they were better than most of the legendary bands. The instrumental "White Summer" as well as the rare tracks "Something Else" and "C'mon Everybody" are real treats. The second disc has "Immigrant Song" and three great gigs in their later years. I like most the 1973's Madison Square Garden gig...although there is only four songs but their are very energic in that gig. Also Earls Court in 1975 is somethin' worth mentioning...it is an acoustic gig mainly...it's always great to hear "Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp" and "Stairway to Heaven". But also the last gig Knebworth 1979 gig is great. The songs "Sick Again" and "In My Time of Dying" are the highlights.
Tracklist:

DVD 1 - Live at the Royal Albert Hall - 1970
We're Gonna Groove
I Can't Quit You Baby
Dazed And Confused
White Summer
What Is And What Should Never Be
How Many More Times
Moby Dick
Whole Lotta Love
Communication Breakdown
C'mon Everybody
Something Else
Bring It on Home

Extras:
Communication Breakdown (promo)
Danmark Radio
Supershow
Tous En Scéne

DVD 2
Immigrant Song - 1972

Madison Square Garden - 1973:
Black Dog
Misty Mountain Hop
Since I've Been Loving You
The Ocean

Earls Court - 1975:
Going to California
That's the Way
Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp
In My Time of Dying
Trampled Underfoot
Stairway to Heaven

Knebworth - 1979:
Rock And Roll
Nobody's Fault But Mine
Sick Again
Achilles Last Stand
In the Evening
Kashmir
Whole Lotta Love

Extras:
NYC Press Conference
Down Under
The Old Grey Whistle Test
Promos:
- Over the Hills And Far Away
- Travelling Riverside Blues

Powerful beyond belief
Its not that all of todays music sucks, its that all of todays popular music sucks!IT wasn't always that way.

I've always loved Zep and placed them somewhere in the highest of the high of the real rock gods from the decade known as the 1970's(music has been going steadily downhill since and mostly the fault of the business itself that insists on shooting itself in the foot)I've always felt they were right in there with the Stones, BEatles, Floyd, Hendrix as the best of the best.After seeing this though my feelings have changed.Led Zepplin is on another level.Rock music just does not get better than this.One look and listen to the "Ocean" and I was floored.There has never been a cooler song performance than this and thats just the start.Page and Plant are Gods but I want to also sing the praises of Jones and Bonham who are just as great and essential to whats going on.Musically its just 3 guys and it is powerful beyond compare.If you love real Rock then this is the place to start. ... Read more

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Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same
Director: Peter Clifton, Joe Massot
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For Led Zeppelin fanatics, this 1976 feature The Song Remains theSame is a treasure of searing live performances, particularly welcome inlight of the sad scarcity of such visual material from the band's great decade.Despite the group's road weariness after a long tour, their final, three-nightstand at Madison Square Garden in 1973 was full of the old power. Performancesof "No Quarter," "Whole Lotta Love," "Black Dog," "Dazed and Confused," and"Stairway to Heaven" underscore Zep's charisma. Trouble is, you don't get anunbroken performance here. Viewers have to wade through a mishmash ofdocumentary insight into the lives of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, andJohn Paul Jones, as well as fantasy sequences supposedly inspired by thethoughts and fantasies of the band's individual members. It's mostly garish andsilly, but there are some nice elements, especially insights into the lateBonham's life. The DVD doesn't offer much in the way of add-ons (a theatricaltrailer is about it), but there is also enhanced viewing for 16 x 9 televisions.--Tom Keogh ... Read more

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Must have for All ZEP FANS!
This is by far the best live concert dvd i've ever seen!it's awesome!The camera is positioned perfectly throughout the film and the sound is great.Jimi page is awesome, as are the rest of the band.Watch this and get a better appreciation for the best rock n' roll group ever!!!

It's a concert"CLIP"
Yep, I was very dissapoint when I noticed that only 40% of the film is a footage, I would give this 5 stars if it a full lenght concert film.

The Bad Part:
1.The first part of the film that show some movie clips of the band members is quite interesting but it went tooooo long.

2.You will see clip that show the band members riding a horses instead of play their instruments while the concert is going on.

3.Dazed and Confused, I have no complain about the song, it's great!!! espectially the violin part but then........during some interesting effect you'll see Jimmy climbing up a mountain and next time you see the band is when Jimmy DONE his violin bowing!!!!!!!

4.Moby Dick, You'll see Bonzo work in his farm more often than playing drums.

5.Heartbreaker, I'm not sure if they want us to see the band playing or watching news about the money stolen.

6.The band themself sometimes look lackluster.

The Good Part:
1.The footage of many songs is very good.

2.You'll see clip of JPJ during his solo on No Quater and it's interesting.

3.The magician clip during violin part in Dazed and Confued is totally high art!!!.

4.Stairway To Heaven is cool!! but not as great as the one from Earl's Court that includeed in "Led Zeppelin" dvd

5.Full lenght of Whole Lotta Love!!!

If you're a casual fan you should buy "Led Zeppelin" instead of this one.But some song here like The Song Remain The Same,The Rain Song, and Heartbreaker that the band play very often on the stage during their career sadly not include in their full length on "Led Zeppelin" dvd.

Led Zeppelin Remains the Same...AWESOME !!
The Song Remains the same was made back in '76 and is basically footage of the 1973 Houses of the Holy tour concert in Madison Square Gardens, NY. The movies is a hybrid of the concert and fantasy sequences that the band filmed themselves.
I have watched this movie over and over again. the music is of course awesome...and some of the songs are played better live than they are on the original albums....the particular song that comes to mind is "The Rain Song". the fantasy sequence in the rain song is amazing too. Other songs they play include "Since I've been loving You", "Dazed and Confused", "Stairway to Heaven" & "Rock and Roll". A must have for any Led head! ... Read more

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Led Zeppelin
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Audio CD (07 September, 1990)
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Here are the original monsters of rock in all their epic, bombastic glory. The Who may have had more decibels (a dubious distinction), but no band took hard rock higher into the stratosphere than the Zep did with their cosmic mixture of deep blues, gothic melodrama, and the supernatural chops of Page, Plant, Bonham, and Jones. For listeners new to the Zep canon, there's no better primer of the band's range and power than this 4 CD box set, compiled and remixed in 1990 by Page himself. All the obvious song choices are here. But even if you've already heard "Black Dog" once too often on the car radio, this set wisely spotlights several overlooked gems, including their ultimate blues lament "I'm Gonna Crawl." It's a blueprint that later generations of head-bangers tragically failed to follow. --Steve Appleford ... Read more

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"Band-Aid"
Bands like Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who have one major thing in common.....the sum of the parts were much greater than the individual pieces.Can a single Zeppelin fan honestly say that Jimmy Pages' "Outrider" or Robert Plants "Now and Zen" could be filed under Zep...I DON'T THINK SO.For anyone to say this box set is less than 4-5 stars brings me to 3 conclusions: A)you were born in the 80's or 90's B)your favorite band is Hoobastank, but J.Lo is a close second or C)your a "i listen to everything person" but have a tough time naming another Led Zep song other than "Stairway to Heaven".I agree with another review that indicated some of the songs on his set could have been cut.On the flipside, why bother?Zep's worst songs are better than most new music within the last 10 years.For an individual who admits they are musically inept, but are willing to reform their bad tastes for something resembling people playing real notes/original music...consider Zeppelins' box set as a book that answers THE MEANING TO LIFE.

awesome set
i've had this cd set for about 14 years and i still listen to it.its worth every penny, only if you love led zepplin.

This is the best of the best
For any fan, especially a fan like me who has all the Zep on albums/tapes, this is a must.Just having "Hey Hey What Can I Do" and "Traveling Riverside Blues" on cd finally is worth it, although you can get "Traveling Riverside Blues" on the BBC Sessions which is also highly recommended.Sound and quality is fine and the booklet containing pictures and bio is well done. ... Read more

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BBC Sessions
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Frequently bootlegged and now digitally remastered by Jimmy Page, these tapes capture a 25-month (1969 to 1971) arc in which Zep's sound grew to encompass the speed rush and jazz/blues festival stuff of their 1969 debut, the fully developed folkie musings of "Going to California" (in which Plant vowed to make a hejira right up to Joni Mitchell's front door), and the band's modestly popular multilayered epic "Stairway to Heaven." The Sessions also give a glimpse of nearly off-the-cuff invention in an intense take on Robert Johnson's "Traveling Riverside Blues." Most other white blues musicians would've rushed to get this on vinyl; Page and Plant instead used it for parts, most notably taking its profound acoustic freneticism for Led Zeppelin III. --Rickey Wright ... Read more

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Focus on Early Material - but still does a good job
I am not a die-hard Led Zeppelin fan.But I have come to have enormous respect for the quartet of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham.I have come to realize that the efforts of a great work ethic have produced some of the stuff that legends are made of - and Led Zep takes the cake. At the same time, I have always been a fan of the music that has been a part of the "BBC Archives". These archives contain legendary live recordings, exclusive studio sets, and documentaries that are a must for any music fan. Since there is a well-known shortage of official "live" albums by Led Zeppelin, when I found out that "Led Zeppelin BBC Sessions" was being made available, I was most interested in this collection.While I don't consider a lot of the material, Led Zeppelin's "best" material - I just continue to have more and more respect for what was one of the all-time great bands.

When I review a live album, I usually prefer the album to basically be a full recoding of a concert. I normally am not one for edited concerts or live compilations. However, with "Led Zeppelin BBC Sessions", I felt I had to adjust my thinking. This compilation is attempting to surface material that was broadcast back from 1969 through 1971 - and has basically been "lost" (except for those who had bootleg recordings).The important thing to note is that the emphasis of the material is going to be from Led Zeppelin's first four albums - or what I term "the early days". The collection includes material that were broadcast on three separate BBC Radio programs:John Peel's "Top Gear" (Broadcasted 3/23/1969 and 6/29/1969), "Chris Grant's Tasty Pop Sundae" (Broadcasted 6/22/1969),"BBCRock Hour" ("One Night Stand") (Broadcasted 8/10/1969) and Radio One's "In Concert" (Recorded 1/4/1971).

"BBC Sessions" is broken up into two CDs. The first CD focuses on material from "Led Zeppelin I" and "Led Zeppelin II". The shows that derive this material are "Top Gear", "Tasty Pop Sundae", and "BBC Rock Hour". The one thing to note is that much of this material is going to focus on Led Zeppelin's Blues days. While I am not the biggest fan of the Blues, I had enormous respect for the quality of the music that Led Zeppelin created in this genre.The one thing I don't like is that the music is mixed up. I would have preferred the collection to have the music in the order by which the shows were broadcasted. It seems the "Pop Sundae" material was broken up - disrupting the flow.If the collection preserved the originaln chronological broadcast order, I think this would have allowed us to see how Led Zeppelin progressed from their Blues roots into a Hard Rock band.It is worth noting the material from the first "Top Gear" broadcast ("You Shook Me", "I Can't Quit You Baby", and "Dazed and Confused") comes entirely from "Led Zeppelin I".

The second CD is devoted entirely to the "In Concert" broadcast. While the first CD had much more of a Blues feel, this one is going to have much more of a Classic Rock feel. (even though there is a Blues medley for "Whole Lotta Love").This CD includes a good cross section of material from the first four Led Zeppelin albums.This also has much more of a feel for a true concert as opposed to the first CD, which has more of a feel of a broadcast of live songs.As mentioned above, I normally would not like this, but I feel the intent of this was to basically bring the stuff "out of the vault".The second CD also includes "Thank You" - this particular song was not broadcasted on the "In Concert" recording.

One thing that is very important when considering this collection is the sound quality. Prior to the release of "BBC Sessions", much of this material was basically available from bootleg. Also, keep in mind - this stuff comes from a 25 month period from 1969 through 1971. While we all know that Jimmy Page is a legendary guitarist, he must get enormous credit as a record engineer. Page remasters this collection as brilliantly as I have ever heard any mastered. There are many references that "BBC Sessions" shows Led Zeppelin in "raw" form. I couldn't agree with that statement raw. The amazing thing is - as you listen to this CD, you can almost pick out every sound that is made.In other words, you can hear Jimmy Page's guitar, John Paul Jones' keyboards and bass, and John Bonham's drums in a most intricate manner. Of course, don't forget the incredible and unique vocals of Robert Plant. While "Stairway to Heaven" may be one of the all-time overplayed Classic Rock songs, the version that is included on the second CD will just completely blow you away.

One thing worth mentioning is that you will hear different variations of the same song on this collection. This is truly one of the major strengths of this collection.This shows the versatility and talent of Led Zeppelin as a band for being able to pull this off. Multiple versions include: "Communication Breakdown", "Dazed and Confused", "Whole Lotta Love", and "You Shook Me".As for Led Zeppelin being seen in a "Jam Band" style: "How Many More Times" (1st CD) and "Whole Lotta Love" (2nd CD) are terrific while "Dazed in Confused" (2nd CD) was a bit overdrawn.

The liner notes include a terrific 2-panel write-up by Luis Rey in regards to Led Zeppelin and the BBC broadcasts. As mentioned while this isn't my favorite Zeppelin material, it still is of very good quality.It's too bad they didn't have material taken from the mid 1970s - the period that I consider the most creative of Led Zeppelin's career.Still this is good stuff - and definitely worth checking out.

You are a Zep fan? You WILL love it.
Led Zeppelin is great. It's my favorite band, and in my opinion they affected the whole modern rock, not to mention the 70's rock. This double cd captures them in their early days, in their whole greatness and power.

CD 1 is a collection of radio appearances that the band did. The songs were recorded in a studio, and not in front of a live audience. In few of them you can hear two vocals, or two guitars (Page was the only guitarist in Led Zeppelin, and they didn't use any hired guitarists, so they had only one guitar in their live performances). Most of them are in a pretty lousy sound quality, and not a lot different than the original versions, but it's still good after all.
There are two versions of Communication Breakdown, which has similar structures, but the sound of the distortion is different. I liked the second one better - I think that Robert sings there better.
You can also find some Blues covers - I never paid much attention to "something else" - A fast and short one, with a nice piano solo by John Paul Jones. "The Girl I love..." is a very nice rocker, with a catchy riff and a great solo. "Traveling Riverside Blues" is really great.

The end of CD 1 has a live concert by Zeppelin, in the Playhouse Theater. In here you can really feel the energy that filled Zeppelin's shows. In this concert there are:

Communication Breakdown - the rhythmic guitar is kinda missing during the solo, but you get to love it this way. This song rocks live.

I Can't Quit You Baby - WAY better than the shorter version, and than the studio version. Page is amazing on this one.

You Shook Me - again, better than the shorter. Its timing is 10+ min, and every second is worthwhile. If the song would have been more flowing, it could have been better, but it's still great.

How Many More Times - that one is a kind of a bummer. Not flowing, and Robert and Page has this annoying thing where Robert wails some meaningless words, and Jimmy plays the same notes in the guitar - this is no music and it's not fun to listen. And when they have a part of "The Lemon Song" is it, the song totally lose it. Except that, it's cool. Good guitar solo, good ending, and after all it is Led Zeppelin, and it is a good song.

Disc 2 opens with great rocking versions of Immigrant Song, Heartbreaker, Since I've Been Loving You, and Black dog. All of them are fantastic. I stopped listening to the studio versions of all of these songs! Well, except Since I've Been Loving You, where the studio version is great as well.
Then comes Dazed and Confused. It starts excellent, but in the six minutes breakdown (before the solo) it's going nowhere. The solo is also not that good; again that flowing problem. It's good, but not more than that.
After that, you are getting compensation - the first ever playing of Stairway to Heaven, which is wonderful by all means. Yet the studio version is equally good. The compensation goes on with an acoustic set of Going to California and That's the Way, both quiet and beautiful. Whole Lotta Love comes afterwards with power and energy; good drum solo by John Bonham during the interlude. The blues medley is cool and fun, with a nice guitar solo in it.
The concerts end with and electric version of Thank You - the best guitar solo of the Album is here, and the keyboards fadeout, make you feel like you have just got out of something special.

To summarize it all - this is great album by a wonderful band, and you will enjoy it if you are a rock fan, or if you are a Zep fan in particular.

And one more thing about Zeppelin's live albums. They are all pretty... similar. You have the long version of Dazed and Confused, the Whole Lotta Love blues medley, and Stairway to Heaven and each one of them. Not to mention that almost all of CD 2 from here, is also in How the West Was Won - a similar opening, acoustic set, and more. 10 out of 17 songs in HTWWW are in here as well. I want to buy it, but I'm not sure because of it. Or perhaps I'm wrong? HTWWW is great despite that?
A little variation will be good. There are a lot of songs both from the early days (Good Times Bad Times, When the Levee Breaks, and more) and the letter days (in My Time of Dying, Ten Years gone, Trampled Underfoot, Achilles' Last Stand...)

That's it, I'm shutting up. Enjoy BBS Sessions!

Unique Capture of one of the Greatest Bands of all time
The Led Zeppelin BBC Sessions are a priceless addition anyone who is even remotely a fan of the great band. Copies of official Led Zeppelin live performances are extremely hard to come by (the only others really are 'Song Remains the Same' and 'How the West was Won') and so this double CD is a timeless capture of the band in their early years. What makes this compilation more than just a collection of live radio broadcast performances is the fact that it also captures Led Zeppelin in their transition period (I'm referring more here to the second CD which has the early 1971 sessions) and includes a very much unrefined, early but certainly enthralling version of 'Stairway to Heaven'. The other CD has performances from 3 recording sessions in 1969 with much of the bands early stuff (i.e. Led Zep I and some of II tracks) as well as 3 tracks which do not feature on any of Zeppelin's studio albums. These tracks, 'That Girl She Got Long Black Wavy Hair', 'Travelling Riverside Blues' and 'Somethin' Else' make great extra additions to any Led Zep fan's song collection. What we basically see with the Sessions, the first CD in particular, is the essence of early Zeppelin at its rawest and freshest. The band show great perfection in a number of ways with these radio performances whilst at the same time giving a great deal of improvisation which works really well.

Most of the songs which were recorded live at the BBC appeared on John Peel's 'Top Gear' a few days after they were performed in each case - there are a few exceptions, 'Since I've Been Lovin You', 'Black Dog' and 'Thank You' from the '71 sessions were remarkably not transmitted, a bit of a loss really but still they're here now on this unique CD!

CD 1 contains lots of the hard rocking early stuff and they play it live in style. There are 3 great renditions of 'Communication Breakdown' and the 10 minute version of 'You Shook Me' is a real treat. I personally enjoy the second CD more than the first. 'The Immigrant Song' and 'Heartbreaker' start the whole thing off in emphatic style before Led Zep do a classy performance of what I would rate as their greatest blues track, 'Since I've Been Loving You'. An early, pre Zep IV release of Black Dog follows this - an interesting listen - the start fooled me at first as they begin this version with the 'Out On the Tiles' riff! The 5th track, an 18 minute version of 'Dazed and Confused' is what Zeppelin live is all about - a brilliant performance of one of their best ever tracks. Jimmy Page's guitar playing here is sensational with some brillaint experimentation, coupled with some fast, killer lines blending in with this - Led Zeppelin were truly one of the masters of that great 70's art of drawing out a track whilst live as long as possible whilst still keeping that suspense and imagination. In context, the following track, the early version of Stairway to Heaven is mindblowing. Not only is it a great performance of the track but how weird must it have been for the audience to be one of the first to hear what was to become one of the great rock anthems of all time! Led Zep follow this up in style with some of their acoustic stuff with folk ballad 'Thats the Way' and 'Going To California', a track which is one of the most inspirational acoustic tracks of all time. The band round off with a 'Whole Lotta Love' medley with some blues covers incorporated within and then a finale in the shape of 'Thank You' which, in my opinion outstrips the version on the Led Zep II studio album.

All this leaves me to say is that with the BBC Sessions you are witnessing a timeless capture of perhaps the most influential rock band of all time. Led Zeppelin are performing at their best here and this double CD should be just as important as the studio albums in any Zeppelin collection. ... Read more

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How The West Was Won
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For a band with such an overarching legacy, the official record of Led Zeppelin's legendary--and unpredictable--live act has heretofore been poorly represented by the disappointing, scattershot soundtrack to The Song Remains the Same. But this triple-disc live set (culled from 1972 Long Beach/LA shows in advance of Houses of the Holy) addresses history with a vengeance, if a few decades late. These shows have rightfully assumed cult status in the bootleg market, showcasing a band at the peak of its creative and performing powers. Zep faithful will welcome the belated release as evidence for enduring loyalty, but younger fans may find its diversity and dynamics even more enlightening--indeed, whole careers have since been built on the musical ideas Jimmy Page and company toss off here as decorative filler. Crucially rooted in the amped-and-hammered American blues of the guitarist's former band, the Yardbirds, the marathon workouts of"Dazed and Confused" and "Whole Lotta Love" (which consume nearly an hour all by themselves) somehow encompass Ricky Nelson, Morocco, James Brown, Holst,Elvis Presley, and Muddy Waters amidst their trademark sturm und drang, while the acoustic set that closes out disc one showcases the band's--and particularly Robert Plant's--good-natured, crypto-Celtic folk appeal with energetic aplomb. Bigger and brasher than just about any rock act that followed in its historic wake, yet ever fan-loyal to its myriad influences, Led Zeppelin's live juggernaut finally gets the monument it deserves. --Jerry McCulley ... Read more

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one of the greatest live albums ever
how the west was won was one of the greatest live rock albums along with live at fillmore east from the allman brothers.this fantastic live album contains brilliant versions of classics like dazed and confused,whole lotta love,rock and roll,black dog and more.an absolute must have.very very highly recommended.five stars.

one of the greatest live albums ever
I cant get enough words to describe how good this superb album is.this awesome double live album contains all their hits like rock and roll,black dog,whole lotta love,dazed and confused and the classic.stairway to heaven.hugely recommended with black sabbath's reunion and blue oyster cult's extraterrestrial live.

THIS CD ROCKS!!
Whoever wrote this cd sucks and should listen to creed should get sucker punched in the balls. Creed SUCKS Zeppelin RULZ!!!!!!!!THis cd is amazing get it NOW!!! ... Read more

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Led Zeppelin: The Montreux Concerts
by Gilles Chateau Sarn Rapallo
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Loved it!
I was pleasantly surprised when I received this for my birthday (thanks hun!).The first thing that hit me was the gorgeous design and terrific photos. Loved reading about the shows and interesting people and "hippie" scene. A+

A Journey Back to the Birth of an Era
I found this book to be quite enjoyable and nostalgic for me and brought me back to the old hippie days. Quite a nice design and look to it as well. I highly recommend it.

A UNIQUE CHAPTER OF ROCK HISTORY
LOVED IT!This book is for advanced fans who can actually READ a book. I enjoyed learning about the Montreux hippie commune and the part Zep helped to play in the city's growth into what it is today. Excellent rare pictures and layout as well. ... Read more

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Sales Rank: 163335
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The Principle of Moments
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Big Log, indeed
A Log Drop shall be forthcoming when listening to this CD. A "Big Log", in fact. Choose another selection, but not in the Robert Plant section, please.

Excellent transition to solo projects
All of the Robert plant albums are gems. Unlike people like Michael Schenker and others who, after leaving their previous successful bands surrounded themselves with lesser talent, Robert Plant hired great progressive minded, talented musicians. Where as many of the others failed to create anything noteworthy, Robert Plant, in my opinion created the best progressive rock of the entire 1980's. almost every track on every album is artistic and musical and either rocks or mystifies or takes you on a musical journey somewhere. Beginning with this album, if you like it, you'll probably like all the others equally.

One of the few GREAT postzepp albums by Plant.
Maybe "thru with the two step" [isn't great], but the album is fairly consistently good. It really isn't as bad as one would think judging by some of the things he would release in the future like "walking into clarksdale" and "Now and Zen." This was really a fair attempt to move forward for Plant and for the most part it WORKED. It isn't Led Zeppelin , but it is good and interesting if you like the softer side of Zepp- this really isn't too much an eighties sound for Plant, YET, Plant slowly lets go of the 70s here. Good if your interested in the careers of Led Zeppelin after the split, and entertaining in a mellow way not rocking at all. ... Read more

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No Quarter: Jimmy Page & Robert Plant Unledded
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A chance to see Plant and Page together again
After Live Aid, the Atlantic Records birthday concert, and some other live brief appearances, I was excited to see this effort during the "unplugged" era....I was hoping Plant and Page would tour and tour they did.For fans who were not old enough to see Led Zep in concert, this had to be the closest I would ever get.Although I saw the Firm and solo shows by Plant, and only recently did Plant start to go back to Led Zep tunes, nothing compared to the Plant/Page tour that followed the release of this cd.Fine selection of songs fit real well with all of the backing musicians.

Page and Plant together again!
In 1994 Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Robert Plant got together again.Since Zeppelin had broken up in 1980 after John Bonham passed away, fans were ready for some form of Zeppelin, although they had played a few shows together in the 80's,for example Live Aid in 1985 with Phil Collins playing the drums. While not as good as it would be to have the three surviving members of Led Zeppelin reunite No Quarter should satisfy many fans who are wanting Zeppelin again.Unledded contains 13 songs performed live at various shows in the U.K. While the set doesn't contain that many of the songs that pop into your head when you think of Led Zeppelin Unledded is a very good album. All of the songs sound good they way they are performed here.If you love Zeppelin buy this CD.

Sounds way better in acoustic.
These guys are like 50 some odd years old when this album is released and Jimi Page is using an acoustic guitar and it still sounds better than when they were younger! I think someone finally cut out Robert Plant's vocal chords. ... Read more

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Outrider
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Worth the price for a couple of fantastic tunes:
"Prison Blues": Absolute blooooze; very slow, great singing by Chris Farlow with Page doing his usual Page-esque, dirty bends and cramming fills. And the great song "The Only One", featuring Jason Bonham and Robert Plant on drums and vocals, respectively.

Some can take or leave the other cuts on the album, but bear in mind this 1988 effort featured a theretofore unheard-of collaboration between Page and Plant, and excellent drumming by Bonham's son. Some of you might remember: In the late 80s, this was incredible--nobody thought there'd be a coming-together of these talents again after Zeppelin disbanded.

very disappointing
The issue with respect to Page's Outrider album is not whether it sounds like LZ, but whether it's any good on its own. Which, sorry to say, it generally is not. Aside from one or two good cuts, it's largely unlistenable. God knows I've tried. One keeps thinking -- is is really this bad? And the same answer comes back every time -- yep. 'tis. There's a reason it's selling for $1.58 in Amazon's used bin. Let me make an analogy. When I was in grade school, they used to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with butter on them. Gross. Why ruin a perfectly good sandwich? Dunno. Why did Page put out this cd when he so clearly is capable of great playing? Dunno. It's inexplicable.

Typical Bar music
I got this album yesterday only to find it so dissapointing. I love his guitar playing but the songs are terrible. Especially "wasting my time" and "wanna make love" This is the type of music I would hear in a bar or a classic Rock radio station. The music was sickening, uncomfortable and horrible. page could've done so much better. Him and Plant need to make an album that would blow fans away and they haven't done that. If you're a true jimmy page fan, don't buy this album. it's a waste ... Read more

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Led Zeppelin: The Concert File
by Dave Lewis Simon Pallett
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Excellent book!
I'm 15 and all I can say is this book is really, really cool/excellent/awesome etc...from pre-zeppelin days to post zeppelin solo projects and the reunions, it's totally comprehensive, I agree wholeheartedly with the other reviewers - it's cool if you have even one Zeppelin Bootleg, and it's also interesting to see what they have to say about the shows the newly released live material was taken from. My dad saw Zeppelin twice so it was cool for him to find his shows.

So if you saw Zeppelin live, have any live recordings whatsoever, or are just curious, I highly recommend this book. It'd be nice if they came out with a new version making note of the material that's come out since it's been released, but even if they don't, I still feel it's a totally complete edition.

Bootlegers Dream
For anyone who has a modist size Zeppelin collection of live recordings this book is a must, It has an incredible breakdown ofhundreds of shows including track lists and commentary on the play quality as well as remarks on Robert Plants witty comentary between songs. I found myself going back and listening to many ofmy bootlegs to see how the author's opinion of concerts comparedto mine. It was also nice because It helped straighten out some of the songs from the compelation discs I have, correcting the perpatraitors generally incorrect slipsheets and liner notes.

All you need to know about the BEST live Rock-n-Roll band
Dave Lewis and Simon Pallett have provided readers with a treasure: a look at every known live performance of the world's greatest rock band, Led Zeppelin. The book is full of reports of what, where, and when the bandplayed, how good the concert was, concert facts, and many samples of thewisdom of Robert Plant. They even recommend the best bootlegs, perfect forus die-hard Zepp fans. The authors also include innumerable concert photos,many of which don't appear in other books. Any Zeppelin collection isincomplete without this book. ... Read more

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Zooma
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While Jimmy Page and Robert Plant carried on the Zep torch with hit-and-miss projects such as the Firm, the Honeydrippers, Coverdale/Page, and Page/Plant, John Paul Jones got his hands artistically dirty, producing the Butthole Surfers' Independent Worm Saloon, working on film soundtracks, and collaborating with radical punk diva Diamanda Galas. Not surprisingly, several of the tracks on Jones's gutsy first solo album, Zooma, breathe post-punk fire: the pile-driving title track, wrapped in a gurgling sound collage, pummels a JPJ bass riff with a "sick guitar solo" by the Surfers' Paul Leary. Jones reclaims Zeppelin as his own even as he transcends it."Snake Eyes," an eerie blues epic arranged with orchestral strings around Jones's superb organ playing, suggests "When the Levee Breaks" filtered through Igor Stravinsky or Bernard Herrmann; and you can't miss the echoes of "Trampled Under Foot" in the bass figures of "B. Fingers." The instrumental Zooma reinforces Jones's integral role in Zeppelin, his influential and still vital bass playing, and his...well, balls. --James Rotondi ... Read more

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For those who want to invigorate their music collection
Though I knew John Paul Jones had worked with those creating what is tagged "alternative music," I did not expect "Zooma" to be as rich and dense an experience as it is. JPL eschews the trappings of Led Zeppelin, something his surviving band mates have not really been able to do, and conjures us a fresh, vital set of compositions.

Mr. Jones offers plenty of variety: from the opening blast of the title track---as scary as any King Crimson onslaught---to the Ralph Towner-ish The Smile of Your Shadow, to the loose-limbed Bass' n' Drum. But the more ferocious numbers are the most fun to crank up as your bemused friends try to guess who the hell you have unleashed on them now.

I would not recommend this CD to anyone looking for a dose of nostalgia but for those who want to invigorate their music collection, "Zooma" will be an asset.

What is left to be said?
I just found this album in a pawn shop for $3, and I figured "why not?" I put it on, expecting something a bit fruity, maybe like Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti (The second half; and don't get me wrong--love Zeppelin) but I was completely blown away. Jones lost nothing during thge 80's, as plant did (Manic Nirvana), but insted rocks harder than he did then and harder than anyone out now could dream. Check out the amazing title track, "Goose," and "Bass 'n' Drums"--you'll know what I mean.

Excellent musician- but...
This CD is an excellent addition to your collection, and as stated by many other reviewers, very much shows the superb musicianship of John Paul Jones. That being said, I do have to say one negative thing that other reviewers seem to have left out. The songs can be a bit repetitive, especially since it is often one riff constantly replaying throughout the songs. This is fine in a band context because other musicians will add their own parts, but can hurt a solo CD. Anyways, enough bad stuff, this really is an enjoyable album. Highlights for me include the pummeling bassline of 'Zooma' and the mean blues/ symphonic rocker Snake Eyes. ... Read more

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Led Zeppelin : The Press Reports
by Robert Godwin
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Decent, but disappointing
The Good: It has lengthy interviews with the band, tour dates (and maps!), and press releases from Atlantic and Swan Song.

The Bad:
1) The album reviews and general criticism are never printed, but rather summarized (usually very briefly) by Godwin.He claims that copywrite law prevents such things, but books like Racing In The Streets and All Yesterday's Parties, on Springsteen and The Velvet Underground respectively, have re-printed articles in their entirety.Perhaps it is less profitable to do so?At any rate, this significantly reduces the value of the book as it obscures a crucial history of how their albums were perceived by critics.
2) As the 1970s wear on, it becomes clear that Godwin falls into a familiar trap as regards positive and negative reviews of the band.The positive reviews receive very little qualification while the negative reviews (especially toward the decade's end) are accompanied with statements about how it was fashionable to hate Zeppelin in punk-era Britain.The idea is that Zeppelin deserved the good reviews, but the bad reviews were merely a result of bandwagon journalism and not reflective of a decline in Zeppelin's music.This is so biased that it calls into question the objectivity of the entire book, a fact that might be mitigated if the articles were re-printed in full instead of us having to rely on Godwin's summaries and editing.

Overall, I'm glad I read it as some information is better than none.I do, however, hope a better book comes along someday, one with a better eye for historical detail and accuracy.

Fascinating Information
This book reveals a lot, good and bad, about Led Zeppelin. The multitude of interviews provide great insight into the state of the band at that time. Wish there were more pictures, though. A must for all Led-Heads.

A wonderful read for any Led Zeppelin fan!
Mr Godwin does a great job here in compiling countless newspaper and magazine articles from throughout the world.It is so interesting to read about the band in articles that are from the various years.Some articleseven reveal mysteries that have been around concerning concert dates, andother facts.If you are a Led Zeppelin fan - this book is a must! ... Read more

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The Making of Led Zeppelin's IV (Making Of...)
by Robert Godwin
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Average
Perhaps for the fact that the story about the "Untitled Fourth Album" was explored numberless times, this book didn't appeal very much for me.
On the other hand, it has provided a few interesting details about the band at that time, such as the research for coming up with the symbols choosen by each member (tough Jimmy's is still a secret) and other stuff.
I didn't like the somewhat weird CD format. It makes it looks less serious than it is, actually.

Little book, lots of info
This book could fit into a cd jewel case, but it's chock full of interesting information.The entire book consists of insights into the making of Led Zep's 4th album.It talks about what Headly Grange was like, the songs, possible meanings of the four symbols that appeared on the album, ect.All in all, a very informative book, which surprised me.I'm very pleased with this purchase!I learned a lot for such a great price.

Very Informative.
This was quite a treat.I was very pleased that the author put extra ideas in that may or may not have been the gospel on Led Zeppelin's Untitled 4th.
A Very well researched text.Well written, precise and very informative. ... Read more

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Led Zeppelin: Dazed and Confused : The Stories Behind Every Song
by Chris Welch
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Mediocre
Tends to "describe" or give his opinion about the songs rather than telling the story behind them. I can listen to the songs - I don't need to be told how great they are or how Plant's voice sounds on a particular number.

A disappointment.

Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin Dazed And Confused is a great guide to Led Zeppelin's songs. Its has all the stories behind the songs!
It also has great pictures of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Boham, and John Paul Jones on mainly every page! I think this book will appeal to all Led Zeppelin fans!

LED ZEPPELIN FOREVER
PLEASE IGNORE ALL THE ONE STAR REVIEWS FOR THIS GREAT BOOK ON THE GREATEST ROCK BAND EVER.THIS IS A VERY INTERESTING READ ON THIS CLASSIC BAND AND IS VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.FIVE STARS ... Read more

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Led Zeppelin IV (aka ZOSO)
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Also known as the "rune" album or Zoso because of the medieval symbols adorning the inner sleeve, Led Zeppelin's fourth album, released in 1971, turned them from mere superstars into giant behemoths of the rock world. On tracks like "Black Dog," "Misty Mountain Hop," and "Rock and Roll," the combination of Robert Plant's banshee wails and Jimmy Page's frenetic guitar playing forever altered the stylistic bent of hard rock music. And the foreboding "When the Levee Breaks" demonstrated that Zeppelin could indeed play the blues fairly straight if they so desired. Still, everything here ultimately took a back seat to the album's (and, ultimately, the band's) magnum opus--the expertly constructed and deftly executed classic, "Stairway to Heaven." --Billy Altman ... Read more

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the greatest heavy metal album ever
led zeppelin's superb fourth album was amongst the greatest heavy metal albums ever along with black sabbath's paranoid and debut albums.this brilliant album features terrific songs like rock and roll,black dog,when the leevee breaks and stairway to heaven.very highly recommended.get all their albums till presence.

When will the popularity of such mediocre artists end?
Why is it all of a sudden a big trend to listen to classic rock bands? When you can be listening to good modern music.

Led Zeppelin (minus the booze, drugs, and satanism) are merely a group of average rockers. None of these tracks actually stand out, and this cd has not passed the test of time.

For truly inspiring music just listen to Korn, Slipknot, Atreyu, Avenged Sevenfold, or any emo/hardcore or nu metal band out there... MTV is the place for good music.

People need to quit jerking off to this.
We get it. Led Zeppelin was a great band, possibly the greatest of their time. But f**king get over it. I'm so tired of people who think they are metalheads, yet all they listen to is AC DC, Led Zeppelin, and Metallica. THERE IS OTHER MUSIC OUT THERE. Quit clinging to the past and branch out a bit! Extend your musical horizons! For the love of GOD! ... Read more

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Physical Graffiti
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This 1975 release came smack in the middle of a long and nearly mythic career. Physical Graffiti is the last great Led Zeppelin title, recorded before the influences of the day (synthesizers, disco) ended Zeppelin's reign as the kings of loud and sexy blues-metal. Playfully experimenting with new sounds, the band blended Middle Eastern rhythms, folk-stylings, heavy blues, and deeply impassioned rock riffs into a two-disc set that sounded as if they were still enjoying their place in the rock pantheon. As sprawling and adventurous as this collection is, there are some tracks so tightly focused--so ultra-Zeppelinesque--that it's tempting to name this as a number one or number two must-have. "Trampled Underfoot" and "Custard Pie" alone are almost worth the double-disc price tag. --Lorry Fleming ... Read more

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The Pinnacle of Zeppelin's Run
Physical Graffiti is Zeppelin's greatest and, unfortunetly, last great album. While I and II might be famous for supersizing old Chicago blues classics, III for introducing British folk rhythms, IV for its Zeppeln standards like "Black Dog" and "Stairway to Heaven", and "Houses of the Holy" for its sweeping instrumental arrangements, "Graffiti" is the only album that is entirely symbolic of Zeppelin's sound alone. Out of all of their albums, this is the one I would choose to play for a non-Zeppelin fan to demonstrate what they were all about. Of course, there is the standard review of the album, which always requires a mention of the blending of their classic blues-rock hybrid with "Middle-eastern and folk rhythms." But any band can bog down an album with an eclectic gathering of different genres. What makes "Graffiti" so great is that the songs are musically amazing, but also incredibly listenable. Despite using orchestras, "Middle-eastern" instruments, and synthesizers, "Graffiti" never at any point comes across as pretentious or arrogant. Zeppelin used those instruments not just to look special, but because they knew it would result in great music. Side one is the greatest six song span in their entire career. "Custard Pie", to use layman's terms, is arguably the most kickass song in their entire repetoire. "The Rover" is a tour-de-force that is the forerunner to every early-eighties metal band from Priest to Maiden. "In My Time of Dying" never tires during its exhilerating 11 minutes, and "Houses of the Holy" stands out despite not being on the album that shares the same name. "Trampled Underfoot" is a classic, which, with its humorous lyrics and ultra-funky rhythm, displayed Zeppelin's incredible versatility. And, of course, side one ends with "Kashmir," for which words cannot do justice. Side two is slightly less remarkable, but that is similar to saying that Julius Erving was slightly less remarkable than Michael Jordan. It includes the hard-edged "The Wanton Song" and "Sick Again" and the epic "In the Light" and "Ten Years Gone", among other classics. Quite simply, it is their best album.

A DOUBLE DOSE OF ZEP..don't get trampled underfoot!
Great double-album, I never get tired of listening to this!My favorite songs are Houses of the Holy and Trampled Underfoot.Trampled underfoot is one of the most driving, hard rock songs I know of.Well that is just my opinion.Kashmir and Bron-Yr-Aur are 2 other classics you may have seen on a previous album.If you have not listened to much zep I suggest going and listening to albums 1-4 before getting this one, that way you'll be on the straight and narrow when taking the path that leads you on the journey through their music.One of the greatest bands of all time!Physical Graphitti is awesome!

1. Custard Pie
2. The Rover
3. In My Time Of Dying
4. Houses Of The Holy
5. Trampled Under Foot
6. Kashmir
7. In The Light
8. Bron-Yr-Aur
9. Down By The Seaside
10. Ten Years Gone
11. Night Flight
12. Wanton Song
13. Boogie With Stu
14. Black Country Woman
15. Sick Again

5 STARS, Led Zeppelins Grand Double Disc Experiment
This is zeppelins most unlike theirselves moment in their carreer. Almost every song is an experimental, and the album for the first time in zeppelins carreer contains some filler, but hey all great double disc albums contain some filler (The Wall, The White Album).On this album Zeppelin are at their progressive rock peak with songs like Kashmir, In My Time Of Dieing and Ten Years Gone. Here what I think of the songs.

Disc 1
1.Custard Pie (9/10)-cool bassline
2.The Rover (9/10)- a great hendrix like riff
3.In My Time Of Dieing (9.5/10)-a great experimental slide guitar song
4.Houses Of The Holy (10/10)-One of the few non experimental songs on the album, and a great one at that
5.Trampled Underfoot (10/10)-A great riff, featuring John Paul Jones jamming alongside with Jimmy Page on keyboards
6.Kashmir (9/10)- The product of Plants trip to india
Disc 2
1.In The Light (9/10)-Another Kashmir like eastern trip out song, the intro is done on a sitar
2.Bron-Yr-Aur (9/10)- A great acoustic folk instumental
3.Down By The Seaside (8/10)-an experimental country song, an okay song
4.Ten Years Gone (10/10)- A great progressive rock song, Jimmy Pages opening and main riff is classic, the solo is great too
5.Night Flight (7.5/10)- It starts off good but after awhile just gets repetitive
6.Wanton Song (9/10)- Robert Plant sounds so different on this song
7.Boogie With Song (7.5/10)- An experimental 50's styled rock and roll song
8.Black Country Woman (7.5/10)-a strange folk song, kinda annoying
9.Sick Again (5/10)-A weird experimental song, total filler

I wouldnt recommend anyone buy this album without listening to it first because lots of people wont get it at first.

If You Liked This Album youll probably also like:
The Beatles- The White Album
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Led Zeppelin II
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Audio CD (21 June, 1994)
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Riff rock had been what Jimmy Page's former band, the Yardbirds, were all about, and on Led Zeppelin's second album, released, like its predecessor, in 1969, the inventive guitarist demonstrated that he'd indeed learned his lessons well. Witness "Whole Lotta Love," a woozy epic based on one simple, head-banging-friendly guitar riff. Or the mock-dramatic "Heartbreaker," propelled by far more intricate but similarly effective note squashing. Between Page's sonic wizardry, John Bonham beating his drums into submission ("Moby Dick"), and the juice running down Robert Plant's leg ("The Lemon Song"), Led Zeppelin here just about succeeded in raising rock & roll excess to an art form. --Billy Altman ... Read more

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Stolen material!
Whole lotta love is a direct ripoff of an old Muddy Waters tune. The only difference in the song is Led Zep added the three words whole lotta love. The rest of the song is identical! I was told they had to pay off after the fact!

Sad to say, but after studying the blues for a few years, I have found almost all my favorite tunes from "back in the day" were ripped from old blues guys!

it's almost a greatest hits cd
ok lets be honest here led zeppelin is one of the greatest hard rock bands of all time. the reason for that is because you have an awsome combo, you have jimmy page's amazing guitar work involving very catchy riff's and insaine solo's to top it all off. but this cd is one of their best, i mean if you have the songs "whole lotta love", "heartbreaker", "living loving maid", and the rest of the songs on that cd it's probably a greatest hits, but this one isn't. you should go out and buy it if you don't already have it. you'll love it.

undeniable
No one with an inkling of taste and knowledge can deny this is an essential part of any music lover's collection . This album covers so many basses. Heavy rock. Blues. Acoustic love songs. It is just perfect in every way, and is so far removedfrom all the really dumb heavy metal it evidently inspired. Strip these songs to their basics and they would still blow me away. But as they are, theyadd up to something that is genuinly more than the sum of its parts. The soulful singing of Robert Plant. The thunderous drumming of John Bonham. The deft bass playingcourtesy of John Paul Jones ( as underated a musician as there ever was) and the unbelievable guitar playing of Jimmy Page. Even though a few lyrical and musical motifs are borrowed from old blues records ( but doesn't every writer do that?) the Plant/Page songwriting team really hits its stride here.Rarely will you find a collection of songs like this on one album, something that can truly be called magical. A once in a lifetime thing. If you have yet to take the Zeppelin plunge, this is the place to start. ... Read more

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Houses Of The Holy
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Audio CD (19 July, 1994)
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Buoyed by the runaway commercial success of Led Zeppelin IV, Jimmy Page used this 1973 follow-up to hone his already impressive production skills, and the result was a collection sporting an impressively expansive sound. Benefiting--especially on tracks such as "Dancing Days Are Here Again," "The Crunge," and "Over the Hills and Far Away"--was Zeppelin's always underrated rhythm section: thunder-fisted drummer John Bonham and rock-solid bassist John Paul Jones. Jones also emerged here as a secret weapon on keyboards with his subtle work on more pensive fare such as "No Quarter" and "The Ocean." And the goofy "D'yer Ma'ker" showed that Zeppelin had more of a sense of humor than most people ever gave them credit for. --Billy Altman ... Read more

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Where's that confounded bridge?
Oh, this album is just so good...It doesn't rock out as hard as earlier Zep does, and the band uses a blues sound much less than on earlier albums.Yet the sound on this album is so magical that, frankly, I don't care.The Song Remains the Same and the Rain Song are irreplaceable examples of the magic Jimmy Page was working, and both rank among my favorite handful of Zep songs.A great deal of the album seems like the band playing around to see how much experimentation they can get away with.They pull it off fantastically with the Ocean, which rocks out despite a missing beat.And they pull it off with the not-quite-exactly-the-rhythm-and-chords-you-expected Over the Hills and Far Away.The Crunge is slightly too jerky to rock out thoroughly, but still enjoyable, especially for the ending.D'Yer Mak'er shows that Zep can hack reggae, but I don't think it adds a great deal to the album.The other songs, Dancing Days and No Quarter, are less of a departure and both solid songs but not among the classics of Zep.I recommend HOTH to pretty much any Zep fan, but fans who appreciate Zep for the soundscapes they create will particularly love this album.

I feel the coldness of my winter...
Led Zeppelin had a tough act to follow after the release of their fourth album in November 1971.'Houses of the Holy' had some pretty big shoes to fill when it finally emerged in the early spring of '73. Expansion of sound vs. lack of blues could have been many a listener's first impression and what can you say about "The Crunge"? Classic album? For sure and it fits very snugly into Zep's glory run of LPs one through six, but for me it is my least favorite of the six. Why? Maybe because "D'yer Mak'er" has got to be my most hated Zeppelin track of all, at least of the big hits. Reggae is great, but doo-wop reggae? Please! Give me "The Song Remains the Same", "No Quarter", "The Rain Song" and "Over the Hills and Far Away" the latter probably being the album's standout track. "The Ocean" is a killer rocker with the so quiet you might miss it intro from Bonzo, Zep's tribute to the masses that they saw from the stage every night. "Dancing Days" and "Rain Song" kind of solidfy the theme of the album for me - the hedonistic celebration of spring/summer weather whereas "No Quarter" says winter is coming in all its dooming insistence. Complete with the pagan imagery of naked children scrambling to worship an idol(Zeppelin perhaps?)on the cover, "HOTH", the first titled Led Zeppelin album, was promoted with a legendary tour,documented of course in the film "The Song Remains the Same" and from then on Zeppelin ruled the '70's. Man, but that crappy reggae song bugs me......

A MYSTICAL Journey brought to you courtesy of Led Zeppelin!
Can it get any better?Here we are on what is the "5th" album after releases (Led Zeppeling 1,2,3, and 4 ) This album came out in 1973...again, great cover art, amazing overall album.

Page, Plant, Bonham, and Jones continue to bring us superbly written songs that cover a little "prog rock" while going lighter on the "folky/blues" influence.

I loved the mystical, dreamy songs like "over the hills.." and darker ones like "No Qaurter".Dancing Days is a fun song that stands the test of time, as does most their music.No filler here again, it's Zeppelin at their peak!

1. The Song Remains The Same
2. The Rain Song
3. Over The Hills & Far Away
4. The Crunge
5. Dancing Days
6. D Yer Mak Er
7. No Quarter
8. The Ocean
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