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Poll - Best Zeppelin album ever
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Soda Bobinski
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This Is A Great Question/Poll , But ...
I'm going to have to be honest & say that I simply CAN'T pick any album over another. I seriously love them ALL.
To avoid being completely useless to this thread :
- isabeau ... Dazed & Confused originally appeared on the first Led Zeppelin album.
I'm going to have to be honest & say that I simply CAN'T pick any album over another. I seriously love them ALL.
To avoid being completely useless to this thread :
- isabeau ... Dazed & Confused originally appeared on the first Led Zeppelin album.
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Without a doubt........Led Zeppelin 1!
Even though some of the tunes are covers(even "Dazed and Confused" was done originally by The Yardbirds), this was the record where Zep was at their most ferocious. Straight out, ballsy, and uncompromising.
Actually, you can say the same for Led Zep 2 except "Thank You" was just a little too lightweight.
Drew
Even though some of the tunes are covers(even "Dazed and Confused" was done originally by The Yardbirds), this was the record where Zep was at their most ferocious. Straight out, ballsy, and uncompromising.
Actually, you can say the same for Led Zep 2 except "Thank You" was just a little too lightweight.
Drew
I anticipated this. I made the poll so that you can vote for more than one album. So feel free to check as many boxes as you want!
Zoso
I am not their biggest fan, and I have heard most of their work.
But there is nothing bad about zoso.
Favorite song off it - When the levy breaks.
I guess my second fav would be the studio one with "The song remains the same" unless that is also the name of the album.
I am not their biggest fan, and I have heard most of their work.
But there is nothing bad about zoso.
Favorite song off it - When the levy breaks.
I guess my second fav would be the studio one with "The song remains the same" unless that is also the name of the album.
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I had to vote for 2 and 4
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please excuse my lengthy post
My favorite used to be Physical Graffiti. Afterall, 4 sides of Zeppelin- how can you beat that? When I was a kid, I would sit listening to that album (my older sister's copy) and inserting the sleeves and insert into the jacket for various window scenes (the buildings pictured on the cover are actually here, in New York City). Not to sound like an old man, but owning it on CD just isn't the same thing to me. I particularly like sides 3 and 4, with "In the Light," "Down by the Seasside," "Ten Years Gone" (love this song- as good as ballads get, in my opinion), "The Wanton Song," "Black Country Woman," and "Sick Again" among my favorite Led Zeppelin tracks. When I think about it, I got really into every one of their albums at some point in my life, with the exception of the 3rd (good album, though).
I am, however, going with Houses of the Holy. For some reason, double albums have always felt somewhat sprawling for me- perhaps because I was so used to 40 minutes of material in a shot. With as many different styles as they attempt on Houses, it still feels really focused. Plus there's not a lemon (song) amongst the bunch. "The Song Remains the Same-" great way to open an album (such energy), "The Rain Song" (another amazing ballad- love the haunting guitar outro), the contrast between the rockin' and non-rockin' sections in "Over the Hills and Far Away," and a tribute to James Brown, for my money, the greatest single artist in popular music with "The Crunge" (I love the fact that the verse is in odd-time but still funky, and that synth line that John Paul Jones plays near the end- so square yet so funky at the same time)- side one is simply awesome. "Dancing Days" is probably my favorite tune on the album- there is nothing quite like that opening guitar riff. The doom-ridden atmosphere in "No Quarter"- a great guitar solo, and the production is first-rate- the way the vocals are mixed, the muddy guitar sound in the chorus, the sound of the guitar in the solo when it's multi-tracked. And closing the album with "The Ocean"- what a great groove! I love the guitar riffs in this song, that moment of barely contained feedback during the first verse, the background vocals, and when they break down into that doo-wop section- too good. "D'yer Mak'er is the only song on the album that down't do too much for me- still good though.
Well, great question Drew. I'm curious to see how other people respond.
My favorite used to be Physical Graffiti. Afterall, 4 sides of Zeppelin- how can you beat that? When I was a kid, I would sit listening to that album (my older sister's copy) and inserting the sleeves and insert into the jacket for various window scenes (the buildings pictured on the cover are actually here, in New York City). Not to sound like an old man, but owning it on CD just isn't the same thing to me. I particularly like sides 3 and 4, with "In the Light," "Down by the Seasside," "Ten Years Gone" (love this song- as good as ballads get, in my opinion), "The Wanton Song," "Black Country Woman," and "Sick Again" among my favorite Led Zeppelin tracks. When I think about it, I got really into every one of their albums at some point in my life, with the exception of the 3rd (good album, though).
I am, however, going with Houses of the Holy. For some reason, double albums have always felt somewhat sprawling for me- perhaps because I was so used to 40 minutes of material in a shot. With as many different styles as they attempt on Houses, it still feels really focused. Plus there's not a lemon (song) amongst the bunch. "The Song Remains the Same-" great way to open an album (such energy), "The Rain Song" (another amazing ballad- love the haunting guitar outro), the contrast between the rockin' and non-rockin' sections in "Over the Hills and Far Away," and a tribute to James Brown, for my money, the greatest single artist in popular music with "The Crunge" (I love the fact that the verse is in odd-time but still funky, and that synth line that John Paul Jones plays near the end- so square yet so funky at the same time)- side one is simply awesome. "Dancing Days" is probably my favorite tune on the album- there is nothing quite like that opening guitar riff. The doom-ridden atmosphere in "No Quarter"- a great guitar solo, and the production is first-rate- the way the vocals are mixed, the muddy guitar sound in the chorus, the sound of the guitar in the solo when it's multi-tracked. And closing the album with "The Ocean"- what a great groove! I love the guitar riffs in this song, that moment of barely contained feedback during the first verse, the background vocals, and when they break down into that doo-wop section- too good. "D'yer Mak'er is the only song on the album that down't do too much for me- still good though.
Well, great question Drew. I'm curious to see how other people respond.
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Not me. Zep is one of the few bands, Rush and Jethro Tull being the other, that doesn't have a single song I won't listen to or get sick of.
Good idea allowing multiple choices....a lot of different sounds and feels over that period of time.
I voted for Zep IV...mostly for sentimental reasons, plus The Battle of Evermore and When the Levee Breaks still send chills down my spine.
I also appear to be the only one (so far) who has voted for In Through The Out Door. Zep's last and (to me) finest. Coda was released after, but ITTOD was the last studio recording, date-wise. This was John Paul Jones at his best. I have often wondered what Zep would have sounded like had Bonham lived and they had continued on. JPJ was really starting to get experimental with synthesizers and such. Much like Rush evolved with the use of synths and sequencers, I believe that Zep would have been absolutely killer in the '80's. I can't get enough of In The Evening, All of my Love and Carouselambra.
Good idea allowing multiple choices....a lot of different sounds and feels over that period of time.
I voted for Zep IV...mostly for sentimental reasons, plus The Battle of Evermore and When the Levee Breaks still send chills down my spine.
I also appear to be the only one (so far) who has voted for In Through The Out Door. Zep's last and (to me) finest. Coda was released after, but ITTOD was the last studio recording, date-wise. This was John Paul Jones at his best. I have often wondered what Zep would have sounded like had Bonham lived and they had continued on. JPJ was really starting to get experimental with synthesizers and such. Much like Rush evolved with the use of synths and sequencers, I believe that Zep would have been absolutely killer in the '80's. I can't get enough of In The Evening, All of my Love and Carouselambra.
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As great as "Houses of the Holy" is (cover included), I prefer the live versions of "The Rain Song" and "The Song Remains the Same" off the soundtrack album. Actually the live version of "Rock and Roll" from this, as well.
And there's just something about "Physical Graffiti", it's really Led Zep's finest album as far as growth from the 1969 debut. "Custard Pie", "In My Time of Dyin'", the song "House of the Holy", "Down By the Seaside", which has to be one of their finest ballards that rarely gets mentioned.( well, CitY of MicA mentioned it, anyway)
Drew
And there's just something about "Physical Graffiti", it's really Led Zep's finest album as far as growth from the 1969 debut. "Custard Pie", "In My Time of Dyin'", the song "House of the Holy", "Down By the Seaside", which has to be one of their finest ballards that rarely gets mentioned.( well, CitY of MicA mentioned it, anyway)
Drew
My vote went to "Song Remains." It was my first REAL rock and roll record and I bought it at a garage sale when I was in 7th grade. Prior to that, I'd only been listening to pop music on AM band~how crazy is that??? 😛
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I agree with everything that Dave2112 posted.
I play Drums and Bass, and I have played along with Zepp, Rush, and Tull till the blisters on my fingers couldn’t allow me to play further. Great post!
Mahalo and Aloha, John
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My introduction to Led Zeppelin, was a garage sale 8-track called The Song Remains The Same live album, and I think it was an appropriate first listen. The live versions of "Dazed and Confused" and "Rock and Roll" still hold up to this day.
But my favorite is Houses of the Holy, and this is where Zep perfected their style. The Zoso album is popular but for me, the definitive Zeppelin was "Holy".
I play "The Song Remains The Same" (riding in and rescuing the damsel) and "The Rain Song" (Kelly Monaco or Ali Larter as Valkryes riding me to Valhalla) back to back on my iPod.
I made a video for "No Quarter" using scenes from Excalibur and their concert film. 😀
But my favorite is Houses of the Holy, and this is where Zep perfected their style. The Zoso album is popular but for me, the definitive Zeppelin was "Holy".
I play "The Song Remains The Same" (riding in and rescuing the damsel) and "The Rain Song" (Kelly Monaco or Ali Larter as Valkryes riding me to Valhalla) back to back on my iPod.
I made a video for "No Quarter" using scenes from Excalibur and their concert film. 😀
I like all the albums, but I voted for Houses of the Holy for several reasons. Every song on that album is topnotch. The only song from that album I could take or leave was "D'yer Mak'er" which was the commercial hit and played to death on the radio.
I loved The Crunge because of the 9/8 time signature, and the cool rhythm of the breaks. (And when she walks, sheeeeee waaaaaaalks!)
Over the Hills and Far away was a lot of fun to play on the guitar. Only one time did I ever play it with somebody who actually got the time changes right. We did it in perfect synch, and then were both dumfounded that the other actually knew how to play it.
The Rain Song was one of my favorite songs to play on the piano. I have a very fond memory of being 17 years old, and playing The Rain Song on the piano at a party. Everybody gathered around to listen. This incredibly beautiful blonde named Beth sat on the piano stool next to me and put an arm around me. Yeah, no pressure. It was such a thrill that it literally took all my powers of concentration to maintain the song, but I pulled it off without a mistake.
This fifth Zeppelin album, Houses of the Holy contains the studio version of No Quarter, my all time favorite Zeppelin tune. It's a song in which all of the performers excel. I like the live versions fine, but the studio version is what really rocks my world.
I remember running across a web site a few years ago that was devoted to Zeppelin's references to Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings. Of course they mentioned Misty Mountain Hop, The Battle of Evermore, and Ramble On. They also took great pains to state emphatically that Stairway To Heaven had absolutely no reference to Lord of the Rings, end of discussion. I got the idea that this was a point of contention with some of them.
But they never mentioned No Quarter. To me, it's clear that No Quarter is inspired by the chapters in The Return of the King in which Aragorn and the Rangers accompanied by Gimli and Legolas traverse The Paths of the Dead. They were warned, most emphatically by Eowyn, that nobody, absolutely NOBODY ever goes THAT way. To even consider such a thing was pure madness. They go anyway, and during their journey through that awful place, they are followed by the dead. It was very intense.
Now check out these lyrics from No Quarter:
Close the doors, put out the light
You know they won't be home tonight
The snow falls hard and don't you know
The winds of Thor are blowing cold
They're wearing steel that's bright and true
They carry news that must get through
They choose the path where no-one goes
They hold no quarter,
They hold no quarter.
Oh...
Walking side by side with death
The devil mocks their every step
The snow drives back the foot that's slow
The dogs of doom are howling more
They carry news that must get through
To build a dream for me and you
They choose the path that no one goes
They hold no quarter,
They ask no quarter,
They hold no quarter,
They ask no quarter...
Whenever I watch the DVD Return of the King, and watch that scene, I always fire up No Quarter.
I loved The Crunge because of the 9/8 time signature, and the cool rhythm of the breaks. (And when she walks, sheeeeee waaaaaaalks!)
Over the Hills and Far away was a lot of fun to play on the guitar. Only one time did I ever play it with somebody who actually got the time changes right. We did it in perfect synch, and then were both dumfounded that the other actually knew how to play it.
The Rain Song was one of my favorite songs to play on the piano. I have a very fond memory of being 17 years old, and playing The Rain Song on the piano at a party. Everybody gathered around to listen. This incredibly beautiful blonde named Beth sat on the piano stool next to me and put an arm around me. Yeah, no pressure. It was such a thrill that it literally took all my powers of concentration to maintain the song, but I pulled it off without a mistake.
This fifth Zeppelin album, Houses of the Holy contains the studio version of No Quarter, my all time favorite Zeppelin tune. It's a song in which all of the performers excel. I like the live versions fine, but the studio version is what really rocks my world.
I remember running across a web site a few years ago that was devoted to Zeppelin's references to Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings. Of course they mentioned Misty Mountain Hop, The Battle of Evermore, and Ramble On. They also took great pains to state emphatically that Stairway To Heaven had absolutely no reference to Lord of the Rings, end of discussion. I got the idea that this was a point of contention with some of them.
But they never mentioned No Quarter. To me, it's clear that No Quarter is inspired by the chapters in The Return of the King in which Aragorn and the Rangers accompanied by Gimli and Legolas traverse The Paths of the Dead. They were warned, most emphatically by Eowyn, that nobody, absolutely NOBODY ever goes THAT way. To even consider such a thing was pure madness. They go anyway, and during their journey through that awful place, they are followed by the dead. It was very intense.
Now check out these lyrics from No Quarter:
Close the doors, put out the light
You know they won't be home tonight
The snow falls hard and don't you know
The winds of Thor are blowing cold
They're wearing steel that's bright and true
They carry news that must get through
They choose the path where no-one goes
They hold no quarter,
They hold no quarter.
Oh...
Walking side by side with death
The devil mocks their every step
The snow drives back the foot that's slow
The dogs of doom are howling more
They carry news that must get through
To build a dream for me and you
They choose the path that no one goes
They hold no quarter,
They ask no quarter,
They hold no quarter,
They ask no quarter...
Whenever I watch the DVD Return of the King, and watch that scene, I always fire up No Quarter.
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I don’t know if anyone or everyone has seen this YouTube video.
It is the 1969 black and white video of Dazed and Confused.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ssI83i_ApI
This video had great sound and picture of them in their younger days, playing some classic songs from their first album.
Must watch if you haven’t seen it yet, it is over nine minutes long.
There is a whole series Zepp songs from this TV appearance, and they are all great.
Hope you enjoy.
Aloha, John
It is the 1969 black and white video of Dazed and Confused.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ssI83i_ApI
This video had great sound and picture of them in their younger days, playing some classic songs from their first album.
Must watch if you haven’t seen it yet, it is over nine minutes long.
There is a whole series Zepp songs from this TV appearance, and they are all great.
Hope you enjoy.
Aloha, John
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Here are the links to all 5 parts of their 1969 TV appearance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sibeGJDOYRQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O96-EiBjF14
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNj9RkqYLwU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQMUZXNVYuI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1UyxA7l-tg
Hope you liked them, I sure do.
Good luck to all.
Aloha, John
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sibeGJDOYRQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O96-EiBjF14
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNj9RkqYLwU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQMUZXNVYuI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1UyxA7l-tg
Hope you liked them, I sure do.
Good luck to all.
Aloha, John
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then i guess i liked album one the best..young Led Zeppelin was best to me..fresh and not burnt out yet...although i loved Physical Graffiti and Houses of the Holy....but the Song Remains the Same..they were pathetic then...i saw a very early recording of Dazed and Confused live and it rocked..and that had to be before the live recording on the album you mentioned, Drew.. Robert Plant has a slight problem in that he often goes off tune..i haven't heard him lately, but in those live recordings i did see, he tended to go off pitch..
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Im not the biggest fan in the world of 70s blues rock music, I much prefer the Beatles or Stones in the 60s. And in the 70s Id rather listen to people like Monk or Coltraine or Hendrix and people who rightfully invented improvisation. But I did pay attention to Led Zepplin and even played in a band that did some of their songs (Dazed and Confused). I think Id have to say House Of The Holy was one of their better efforts. "Over the hills and far away" is a wonderful song with Jimmy Pages acoustic intro and I love the dynamic segway into the hard edged part of the song also. John Paul Jones is a fine bass player and John Bonham a powerful drummer, But I always had a problem with Robert Plants singing, found it most annoying as well as those ridiculas clothes he wore onstage, just thought he was a joke. But overall Id say they had plenty of talent just not really my cup of tea.
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The first time I heard "When the Levee Breaks", an entire little Western tragedy occurred to me while it played. Someday, I suspect I'll draw it all out in a comic with the timing written in the corner of the frame so you could read it in time with the music, like a music video storyboard...
The first time I heard "When the Levee Breaks", an entire little Western tragedy occurred to me while it played. Someday, I suspect I'll draw it all out in a comic with the timing written in the corner of the frame so you could read it in time with the music, like a music video storyboard...
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It's a three way tie for first place: Physical Graffitti, Led Zeppelin II, and Led Zeppelin IV.
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I think the best are Led Zeppelin II (not a bad song on the whole album) and Physical Graffiti.
