Reviews (page 10 of 15)
3.5
A veritably classic ‘classic rock’ double album with a fair bit of detritus but a very strong 4 overall. Lengthy but supreme middle-eastern flavoured Kashmir and In The Light shine out at as the most epic and majestic high points but it is quite choc-a-bloc with lots of good material like Ten Years Gone, sinisterly funky Trampled Underfoot and tantalising, tender throwaways like Bron-Yr-Aur so plenty to enjoy. In My Time Of Dying is an 11-minute blues grind which isn’t that interesting over its run time and Side D is mostly garbageland with Wanton Song the only thing really worth salvaging so about only 62% or so of this is truly a must-hear.
Always liked this album a lot but some of it never fully connected with me. On this listen a lot of it came together more. Still feel like it’s 4 or 5 songs too long but there’s so much great stuff it’s easy to overlook. 4.5 stars/9 out of 10
Not a bad song on here, everything is gold! 10/10
I love Led Zeppelin. They are a top 5-6 band all-time for me. They have impacted my life so much in so many ways. But I push back on this being their magnum opus, as some fans claim it so obviously is. To me, they were never better than they were on their first four albums, when Plant’s voice was in his prime and Page and Bonham weren’t *as* junked out as they were by their middle/end years. That’s when they were their absolute mightiest in every way. Yes, they evolved as songwriters in certain ways as time went on, and at their best, that paid major dividends. But it also led to far more swings and misses than there were over their first four albums, and while I respect those efforts, I can’t say I like them more. I like every song on this album to varying degrees, and two of them - “Ten Years Gone” and “In the Light” - are among my 10 or 15 favorite Led Zeppelin songs. I also quite like “Down by the Seaside”, “Houses of the Holy”, “Night Flight”, and “The Rover”. But “Kashmir” is among my “least favorite” Zeppelin hits, and as good as “Custard Pie”, “The Wanton Song”, “Black Country Woman”, and “Sick Again” are, I’ll take basically every song on the first four albums over them, especially because I can probably find analogous songs over the first four albums that are superior. This is a great record, one I cherish in its own way, but it’s not *my* Zeppelin record. A very, very high 4 stars. 4/5
The Wonton Song was actually interesting. The rest of it was very meh, and don't make me listen to Kashmir one more f'ing time!
Kashmir is outstanding, but I also liked some of the less heavy songs here like Bron-Yr-Aur and the rest of side 3 & 4. Of all the Zep albums we've had so far, I think this might be my favorite.
As far as true ROCK bands are concerned Led Zeppelin is the pinnacle, and this is their best work. This is the type of music you can’t possibly play loud enough. I became obsessed with Led Zeppelin when I was about 10 and of all their records this is the one that aged the best. There are endless moments on here that will make you feel stuff. Houses of the Holy might go harder than any other rock song. Kashmir rules. Jon Bonham is a a fucking beast and makes the overall sound massive. Enough straight forward rock tunes, mixing in some “prog”’rock songs like “In The Light”, and zero misses. These guys were just all around monsters. Best straight up ROCK album ever. PS - I hear your complaints about nonsense and troublesome (Sick Again) lyrics and have taken those under advisement.
Listening to Bonham play drums enhances and elevates the experience of being alive. My musical taste has not changed since I was 13 years old. Both these discs fuck so fucking hard.
First time all the way through this. What sticks out to me is how truly bluesy Led Zeppelin could be. Theres definitely some versatility shown to go from slow blues to heavy rock and back. Really appreciated the run from In My Time Of Dying to Houses of the Holy, Trampled, Kashmir, In the Light, Bron yr aur, down by the seaside and finally ten years gone. Thats a 7 track run of pure awesomeness. Plants vocals really stretch and every lick gets glued onto your brain.
I know I should like Led Zeppelin but I just don't like most of it. I've tried so many times. Their music bores me. I don't know if they're doing stuff I don't understand, or if it's just a vibe that I don't vibe with, or what, but it doesn't work for me. Every song feels like they figured out a guitar riff and just do it over and over again for 4-10 minutes. When the riff is good (Kashmir) it's good, but when it isn't (most other songs) it's incredibly boring. Giving 3 stars tho bc some songs on here fuck. Obviously Kashmir, and Trampled Under Foot, and a couple others. But they aren't my rock gods.
This album ROCKS - I’m sure - but just found it a little boring and even annoying at times. Some great songs on here but not enough to carry the album.
Early heavy metal.
Hands down best Zep album ever, IMO. Completely unhinged with perfectly raw production. This album often sounds like 4 guys in a great sounding room just letting it rip. I gotta defend side 3 & 4 on this one as well, there's more range there and they really explore different aspects of their versatility. Anyone that complains about a lack of "hard rocking songs" needs to A.) remember that Zep has always been about more than that and B.) the Wonton Song. I mean, holy shit, "The Wonton Song", talk about a groove that goes for the throat. Somehow it fits into the second half of the album flow, which contains some breezy psychedelia that really goes the distance. If someone says this is filler material I'd argue that, like much of Zep 3, this is exactly the kind world-building material that music fans are looking for. These tracks tell us so much more about the creative inner worlds that we love about the Led Zeppelin that bring us not only earth-shaking bangers but thoughtful layers of genre bending corners of rock. Very grateful for this essential entry in the cannon of Zeppelin and one of my all time desert island albums by Zep or perhaps anyone.
Delete the obvious filler and it would be a solid 55-minute CD, if that technology had existed at the time. Docked one star for the band claiming writing credit for "In My Time of Dying."
Custard Pie The Rover In My Time of Dying Houses of the Holy Trampled Under Foot Kashmir In the Light Ten Years Gone The Wanton Song
This album is fantastic. Every song sounds so different from the rest, which is especially hard on a double album. Not a single track is bad. Not a single skip. It’s almost their best work, but the album is so much more innovative than anything that you’d expect from a band six albums in to their discography. Led Zeppelin is one of my favorite bands so maybe I’m a tad biased in favor of them, but this fucking rocks. You don’t have as many hits as you do off their first four, but the quality of the songs haven’t dropped a bit. They’ve gotten more experimental while still sounding like the band. Love this. 5/5
First time listening and really enjoyed this one. Started off with some good classic rock, moved into more experimental/psych stuff, a little country and back around. The classic Kashmir just awesome with the strings and drama. Would definitely recommend and listen again.
I don't think I've ever heard drums sound this good-- Headley Grange must have really been a special place! You could tell they were enjoying pushing the boundaries of what a rock band could sound like in the studio-- I just wish the run time was a liiiitle bit tighter!
Defo not one of their best. Album was left over bits from previous ones. 3/5
Big One!
Very good album
Another fine album.
This was a very strange album for me to rate. The first few songs were such generic hard rock (or just so incredibly dull in general) that I was sure I'd give the album a maximum of only 2 stars. The album only started to pick up with "Trampled Under Foot" and "Kashmir". By the time I got to the best part of the album (that being "Down by the Seaside" through "Boogie With Stu"), I definitely understood why people tend to consider this one of the best albums by Led Zeppelin. If it weren't for the dreadful beginning, which almost stopped me from doing this whole 1001 album challenge, I would've given Physical Graffiti at least 4 stars.
good, but the vocal style is not for me ):
I know it’s a double album, but it kind of drags in the middle. It starts and finishes strong as hell though. Great music to play while working or doing chores — really pumps me up. I’ll admit, I haven’t listened to as much Led Zeppelin as I’d like to. It all sounds the same to me right now. Looking forward to more!
Solid album but not as Led Zeppelin IV.
Þetta var alveg hreint frábær plata. Ég hef elskað Kashmir alveg frá því að Godzilla bíómyndin var gefin út og ég heyrði gítarriffið í fyrsta sinn. Platan er kannski fulllöng og verður þannig smá þreytt. Ég hefði frekar viljað tvær styttri fullkomnar plötur.
great
Great album, great way to start the week.
Yeah fair play expected to hate this mythical cond album but a solid 4
**Album Review: *Physical Graffiti* by Led Zeppelin** Released in 1975, *Physical Graffiti* is Led Zeppelin's sixth studio album and is widely regarded as one of the band's most ambitious and accomplished works. A double album consisting of 15 tracks, it spans a wide range of musical styles, showcasing the band's versatility and depth. This review will dive into the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, while also discussing its strengths and weaknesses. ### **Lyrics** The lyrics of *Physical Graffiti* are a mix of poetic imagery, storytelling, and blues-infused reflections. Robert Plant, the band's lead vocalist and primary lyricist, drew inspiration from a variety of sources, including mythology, personal experiences, and literature. 1. **"Kashmir"**: One of the most iconic tracks on the album, "Kashmir" is lyrically rich, evoking a sense of mysticism and adventure. The lyrics are inspired by Plant's travels in Morocco and the Middle East, painting vivid pictures of distant lands and spiritual journeys. The repetitive refrain, "Let me take you there," emphasizes the song's theme of transcendence and exploration. 2. **"In My Time of Dying"**: This track is a blues-infused epic, with lyrics that grapple with mortality and the desire for redemption. Drawing from traditional blues themes, the song's lyrics are both introspective and intense, making it one of the most emotionally charged tracks on the album. 3. **"Ten Years Gone"**: A deeply personal song for Plant, "Ten Years Gone" reflects on lost love and the passage of time. The lyrics are nostalgic and melancholic, resonating with anyone who has experienced the bittersweet nature of memories. 4. **"Trampled Under Foot"**: The lyrics of this song are playful and full of double entendres, using car metaphors to describe a tumultuous relationship. The use of automotive imagery gives the song a unique twist, making it stand out lyrically. 5. **"In the Light"**: This track explores themes of enlightenment and self-discovery. The lyrics are abstract and metaphorical, encouraging the listener to seek inner light and guidance. **Pros**: The lyrics on *Physical Graffiti* are diverse, ranging from the deeply personal to the mythological and fantastical. Plant's ability to weave intricate stories and evoke powerful imagery is a significant strength of the album. **Cons**: Some critics argue that the album's lyrics, while rich in imagery, can occasionally be obscure or lack clear direction. In tracks like "The Wanton Song," the lyrics feel more like a vehicle for the music rather than a focal point. ### **Music** Musically, *Physical Graffiti* is a tour de force, showcasing Led Zeppelin's ability to blend different genres and styles seamlessly. The album is a testament to the band's musical prowess and creativity, with each member contributing significantly to its sound. 1. **"Kashmir"**: The music in "Kashmir" is both hypnotic and grandiose, driven by a persistent, almost trance-like riff. The use of orchestration, particularly the Mellotron, adds a cinematic quality to the track. The unusual time signature (6/8) and modal scale give the song an exotic feel, making it one of the band's most experimental pieces. 2. **"In My Time of Dying"**: This track is a 10-minute blues-rock epic, characterized by Jimmy Page's slide guitar work and John Bonham's powerful drumming. The song transitions through various tempos and dynamics, keeping the listener engaged throughout its lengthy duration. 3. **"Houses of the Holy"**: A more straightforward rock track, "Houses of the Holy" features a catchy riff and upbeat tempo. The song was originally intended for the album of the same name but found its home on *Physical Graffiti*. It's a perfect example of the band's ability to craft infectious rock songs without sacrificing complexity. 4. **"Bron-Yr-Aur"**: A beautiful acoustic instrumental, this track showcases Page's fingerpicking skills and the band's folk influences. The song's simplicity is its strength, providing a brief but serene interlude amidst the album's heavier tracks. 5. **"Trampled Under Foot"**: Driven by John Paul Jones's funky Clavinet riff, this track is one of the grooviest on the album. The interplay between the instruments creates a rhythmic, danceable feel, showing the band's versatility. **Pros**: *Physical Graffiti* is musically diverse, offering a little bit of everything—from hard rock to blues, to funk, to folk. The album's production quality is superb, with each instrument clearly defined in the mix. The band's tight performance and innovative arrangements make the album a joy to listen to. **Cons**: The album's eclectic nature can be seen as a double-edged sword. Some listeners might find the shifts in style jarring or feel that the album lacks cohesion as a result. Additionally, the sheer length of the album (over 80 minutes) may be overwhelming for some. ### **Production** *Physical Graffiti* was produced by Jimmy Page, who had established himself as a meticulous and innovative producer. The album was recorded at various locations, including Headley Grange, a remote English manor known for its unique acoustics, and Olympic Studios in London. 1. **Use of Space**: The production on *Physical Graffiti* is notable for its use of space and ambience. The recording of "In My Time of Dying," for instance, captures the natural reverb of the room, giving the song a live, organic feel. This was a hallmark of the Headley Grange recordings, which allowed the band to experiment with mic placements and room acoustics. 2. **Layering and Overdubbing**: Page's production style on the album is characterized by extensive layering and overdubbing. "Kashmir" is a prime example, with multiple guitar tracks and orchestration creating a dense, textured sound. Similarly, the layered guitars on "Ten Years Gone" add emotional depth to the track. 3. **Instrumentation**: The album features a wide range of instruments, from the traditional rock setup to more exotic instruments like the sitar and Mellotron. The use of these instruments is well-integrated, adding color and variety without feeling gimmicky. 4. **Mixing**: The mixing of the album is clean and balanced, with each instrument given its space in the mix. This clarity allows the listener to appreciate the intricate details of the performances. The use of stereo panning, particularly on tracks like "Custard Pie," adds a dynamic listening experience. **Pros**: The production on *Physical Graffiti* is a masterclass in how to craft a sonically rich and engaging album. The use of space, layering, and diverse instrumentation adds depth and complexity to the music, enhancing the listening experience. **Cons**: While the production is generally excellent, some tracks, particularly those recorded earlier in the band's career and included on the album, feel slightly out of sync with the newer material in terms of production quality. This can create a slight inconsistency in the overall sound of the album. ### **Themes** Thematically, *Physical Graffiti* covers a broad spectrum, from personal introspection to grandiose, mythical storytelling. The album does not adhere to a single concept or narrative, but certain themes recur throughout. 1. **Exploration and Journey**: Many tracks on the album, including "Kashmir" and "In the Light," explore themes of travel, both physical and spiritual. These songs convey a sense of searching for meaning and transcendence, reflecting the band's own experiences and influences from their travels. 2. **Mortality and Time**: Songs like "In My Time of Dying" and "Ten Years Gone" delve into themes of mortality and the passage of time. These tracks are introspective and reflective, dealing with the inevitability of death and the fleeting nature of life and love. 3. **Mysticism and Mythology**: The album is rich in mystical and mythological references, particularly in songs like "Kashmir" and "In the Light." These tracks draw on Eastern philosophies and imagery, creating a sense of otherworldliness and mystery. 4. **Love and Relationships**: Several tracks on the album, such as "The Wanton Song" and "Sick Again," deal with themes of love, lust, and relationships. These songs often take a more raw and unfiltered approach, reflecting the band's rock and roll lifestyle. **Pros**: The thematic diversity of *Physical Graffiti* allows for a rich and varied listening experience. The album's exploration of complex themes like mortality, spirituality, and love adds depth to the music, making it more than just a collection of songs. **Cons**: The lack of a unifying concept or narrative across the album can make it feel somewhat disjointed. While the thematic diversity is a strength, it also means that the album can sometimes feel like a collection of disparate ideas rather than a cohesive whole. ### **Influence** *Physical Graffiti* has had a profound influence on rock music and beyond. It is often cited as one of the greatest rock albums of all time and has inspired countless artists across various genres. 1. **Rock and Metal**: The album's heavy, riff-driven tracks like "Kashmir" and "The Wanton Song" have been hugely influential in the development of hard rock and heavy metal. Bands like Metallica and Queens of the Stone Age have cited *Physical Graffiti* as a major influence on their sound. 2. **Progressive Rock**: The album's ambitious and experimental nature, particularly in tracks like "In the Light" and "Kashmir," has had a significant impact on the progressive rock genre. The band's willingness to experiment with unconventional time signatures, instrumentation, and song structures paved the way for bands like Rush and Yes. 3. **Pop Culture**: *Physical Graffiti* has left an indelible mark on pop culture, with its songs being featured in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials. "Kashmir," in particular, has become one of Led Zeppelin's most recognizable tracks, used to evoke a sense of epic grandeur and mysticism. **Pros**: The influence of *Physical Graffiti* is undeniable. Its impact on rock music and pop culture has been vast and enduring, cementing Led Zeppelin's legacy as one of the greatest rock bands of all time. **Cons**: While the album is highly influential, its eclectic nature means that it does not have the same cohesive influence as some of Led Zeppelin's other works, such as *Led Zeppelin IV*. Some critics argue that the album's sprawling nature dilutes its impact slightly. ### **Conclusion** *Physical Graffiti* is a monumental achievement in rock music, showcasing Led Zeppelin at the height of their creative powers. The album's lyrical depth, musical diversity, and innovative production make it a compelling and rewarding listen. Its influence on rock music and popular culture is immense, solidifying its status as a classic. **Pros**: - **Lyrical depth**: Rich, diverse, and evocative lyrics. - **Musical versatility**: A wide range of styles and genres. - **Innovative production**: Masterful use of space, layering, and instrumentation. - **Thematic richness**: Explores complex and varied themes. - **Enduring influence**: A significant impact on rock music and beyond. **Cons**: - **Lack of cohesion**: The album's eclectic nature can make it feel disjointed. - **Overwhelming length**: The double album format may be too much for some listeners. - **Inconsistent production**: Some tracks feel out of sync with the overall sound. Despite its minor flaws, *Physical Graffiti* remains an essential album in the rock canon, offering a rich and immersive listening experience that continues to resonate with audiences decades after its release.
I find it hilarious that I went almost exactly one year without hearing Led Zeppelin once. I kept joking about it with my mom, but I heard everything under the sun before these guys. But make no mistake, this is not a new band to me. I feel like you could make an argument for many bands having this title. But to me, there is no group that will ever come close to this group. I have bands I like more, but Led Zeppelin is the single most timeless band of all time. My grandparents grew up with them, my dad told me about them as a kid, and if I have kids, they too will know who these four were. And I hope they will pass that down to their children as well, long after I’m gone. What they did in their 10 years as a proper band is nothing short of sheer magic. And Physical Graffiti is to Led Zeppelin what Exile on Main St. was to The Rolling Stones. I’ve heard the four self-titled records before, but I had never actually listened to this album in full before today. It’s just about everything I imagined it would be though. From the standpoint of songwriting, this was the band at their highest level ever. Plant’s lyricism really stands the test of time, and feels genuinely intriguing instead of just “late 60s hard rock love song number five”. The same could be said for Page, whose guitar playing here really is the epitome of 70s rock excellence. Plus, I could potentially write a review just as long on why I love John Bonham so much. He’s the greatest drummer of all time, and it’s not even close. Sorry to the Carey and Peart fans out there, I love those guys too. What this album represents to me is the essence of rock, and everything I love about it. Much of their music hits in that same way for me. I love this band. And this is simply some of their best material ever. In My Time of Dying is their longest song ever. And it feels like one of their most cinematic and intense. It’s no doubt a highlight of this album. But then there is Kashmir. I’m aware of the reputation this has. It’s not like I’m really shocking the world by saying this. But this is their best song. Even better than Stairway To Heaven. Miles better in fact. It’s the first song I ever heard from them, and as a kid it legit blew my mind. I remember listening to it on YouTube in 5th grade. It’s probably the first proper rock song I really loved on my own. And I’ll never get sick of it. Pump the kick pattern on the first part of the bridge right into my fucking veins. I adore this band, and it hurts my heart to say anything bad about them. But unfortunately this album is not perfect. The first half is near flawless. But those last 4 songs are easily the least interesting Led Zeppelin music I’ve heard. They really leave a stain on what would otherwise be potentially their best album. But I still think this is one of the monumental achievements in rock history. And I’m delighted that I get to speak about it at such length. Rating: 9/10
Not familiar with most of these
Houses of the holy and Kashmir
5 out of 5. This is only the second album I've listened to by Led Zeppelin (the first being IV) so there isn't much I can base my review on. Overall this album is a solid piece of rock and I might like it best from their discography so far.
Meh. Not a big fan of Zep. Decent album w/some cool experimental sounds. Can appreciate
Un gran album, complejo y extenso, pero es de esos que terminan devolviendo con creces el esfuerzo que pones en escucharlo.
Not my jam today. I don’t believe I would listen to this album again.
Definitely enjoyed the first disc more. The second disc is solid, classic Zeppelin feeling, but the first is just more out there and feels fleshed out. I got lost in the art and found myself back on earth trawling through the blues again afterwards. Still a good sound for unpacking and getting back into term :))
Know the album and artist. Classic Album but I always found there's a clear difference in the 1st half and 2nd half. The 1st half feels stronger and more exciting to me. And I'm being picky more than anything when I say that.
Took a few goes to get through, enjoyed the middle sections which had a more progressive feel.
siin on juba poisid hakanud natukene liiga palju peeru nuusutama - liiga pikk ja venib, varasemad albumid palju tugevamad
Everyone knows at least a few of these tracks. I'm not a huge fan. But this is better than their first record and had some cool stuff in there
I still just don't like classic rock that much. I listened to the whole album and never once stopped to appreciate a song. Sound album, but not my thing.
This one was quite the journey. If you're going to make an album an hour and a half long, it better be damn well worth it. I can say this wasn't. That being said, I liked most of the songs. Led Zeppelin was producing hit after hit album during this time and I truly think I would have added this to that list had they shaved some of the songs out. Really great hard rock, but I can't justify the length.
Rocked all the way through. Has all the best qualities of rock.
This is the last zeppelin album I love - then their sound sort of changed. But this is rocking.
Not my favorite Zeppelin album but still great. The first half is definitely stronger.
One of my favorite albums, and one of the best by Led Zeppelin
This is a 2.5. There is not nearly enough interesting material here to justify a double album. Kashmir is cool, though!
Not their best, although Kashmir is amazing. Enjoyed it and would listen again in future
This is like one of my favs album. All around bangers.
fizikal graffiti 8/10 kinda unfocused but nice blues-funk rock grooves mate :)) vocals were not a highlight on this album ngl they were definitely meh on the importance scale & shit gets really funky tho! this album felt like stevie wonder X hard rock a lot of times & it gets kinda disjointed at some points and that’s probably because they threw previously unreleased songs from old recording sessions here & also there were a couple self referances here and there pretty cool guys! custard pie 8 the rover 7.5 in my time of dying 8 houses of the holy 8.5 trempled under foot 7.5 kashmir 9 in the light 8 bron-yr-aur 8.5 down by the seaside 8.5 ten years gone 8.5 night flight 8.5 the wanton song 8 boogie with stu 6.5 black country woman 7 sick again 7.5
wooo
Led Zeppelin were remarkably consistent through their first four albums. Then they got experimental. They dropped off a bit with Houses of the Holy, and then they came roaring back with this, their double, Magnum Opus LP, Physical Graffiti. It chugs through an hour and a half of various genres, ideas and variations on their signature blues rock and never really misses. Genuinely might be the best rock album ever made and has an amazing cover, just to throw into the mix too.
Not the best album.
Ei parasta musiikkia pyöräilyyn. Paikoitellen turhankin poukkoilevaa, mutta kuunteli kyllä ilman kipuja. Kovia heppuja
Todella hyvä levy. Ei ehkä samalla tavalla täydellisyyttä hipova kuin esim. debyyttialbumi. Kuitenkin loistavine biisineen 4,5 tähteä annettava eli pyöristyy ylöspäin
Fine. Not particularly exciting. A little pompous and overblown, but nice enough.
my favorite Zeppelin Album. Such a wonderfully varied musical landscape.
One of my all-time favorite albums of all time. IMO the most powerful album ever recorded, this collection of certified classics and fan-favorite deep cuts will never get old. Really love the diversity of songs in this album. Plus, Kashmir and In My Time of Dying is enough for a three-and-a-half rating alone.
A few songs go on too long but overall it rocks.
Some of it is really great, but there's also quite a lot of filler. That goes for the album as a whole, but also within songs. Favorite song: Kashmir (by far)
Custard Pie is a great opener and then it just carries on into that peak in The Rover. The Rover is a belter song. Trampled Under Foot is a proper bop. Great song after great song up to now. Kashmir makes me feel like the Undertaker could use it for a Wrestlemania walkout. Always my first thought when I hear the song. Change of pace mid way through and is almost like Rock like hoe down at In The Light and then the lovely Bron Yr Aur was a nice break up to what was at that point fantastic but at 80 odd minutes a change is needed. Preferred the first half but ending on Black Country Woman and Sick Again was really strong.
Enjoyed it. 4/5
This is better than the other one I had by them, but still, Plant always sounds like he’s about to go ‘ohhh mama’ which must be appropriated from somewhere, and sometimes he actually does it, and it’s just kind of embarrassing. I listened to more of each track than I thought but there’s no way I’d put it on again. Really hope there’s not loads more LZ on the list. 3 stars is GENEROUS. Actually fuck it, 2.
This is the sound of not having new ideas. Safety. Stunted. Mediocre, compared to the early stuff. I know it's natural, but it's just disheartening haha. Honestly I wonder if we can blame the era.. distribution and marketing innovation. Like old world artists never had to worry about their fame getting to their head, blowing up long after dying. If anyone is even remotely talented, they should be marooned haha.
Really fucking good, but maybe went on a bit too long. I probably would've given this 5 stars if it had fewer songs. I think it would've had more of an impact that way, but instead it kinda dragged on at one point
Despite not being a fan of (most of) their self-titled quadrilogy, I still mess with Led Zeppelin's sound generally. But I think I'm more attracted to the idea of listening to LZ than I am to actually listening to them. In theory, their music should be everything I like - but a mixture of various mildly unappealing aspects (Plant's vocals, slower buzz-kill passages) end up bogging down my experiences. This album's no different - while I messed with the first side - especially the fantastic, relentless, and pummelling 'In My Time of Dying', the softer switch in the second half didn't do much for me. I mean I like the eerie synths opening 'In the Light', the quaint acoustic track 'Bron-Yr-Aur', and the punchy organ-tinted interludes of 'The Wanton Song' - but I'd be lying if I said I found any other song here to be all that special, not even the blues and rock n' roll throwback 'Boogie with Stu'. The highlight of the album is the highly dramatic and Middle Eastern-inspired 'Kashmir', a truly mesmerizing track. As expected, Jimmy's riffs are there and there's a lot of talent put on display, but this is another LZ album that just doesn't scratch the itch I was hoping it would.
This is an exceptional album. The Drums on In My Time of Dying, especially the second half, alone make this album worth listening to. John Bonham really was the heaviest jazz drummer ever. And then there’s Kashmir, which has a whole different feel unto itself. The entire album just bounces from style to style, thinking Boogie with Stu followed by Black Country Woman, while retaining a very Zeppelin feel. Just fantastic from beginning to end.
nothing extraordinary imo but was easy listening background music for me!
Found this a little hard to care too much about at the beginning but it’s pretty good. I generally think the back half is a lot stronger and that’s where it won me over. I liked In The Light and Bron-Yr-Aur and Down by the Seaside back-to-back.
I struggle with Led Zeppelin because I mildly enjoy most of their music but I never really enjoy listening to entire albums and when those albums are over an hour then they become pretty tiresome to me
Have always been a Zeppelin skeptic, this is the album I remember the most from childhood and I was shocked at how much I enjoyed this... generally speaking i am not a huge blues rock guy and this verges on the edge of being blues rock but generally stays in the Hard Rock genre, which is totally much more my speed. Thought the rifts and vocals were solid and enjoyed a lot of what i heard, excited to listen to more zeppelin as we do this challenge!
en parade af kæmpebangers front to back, simpelthen min yndlings ledzep og meget muligt mit yndlingsdobbeltalbum ever. The Rover!! In The Light!! Sick Again!! Ten Years Gone!! Down By The SEASIDE!! KASHMIR!!! Trampled Under Foot!!
Satme mange bangers og gode riffs spredt ud over den her halvanden time. Kunne have været fem stjerner hvis de havde udvalgt de bedste (ærlig talt, fleste halvdel er nok en fem stjerners plade)
Ikke lige så godt som deres første, men stadig en fed lyd.
I mean every song is amazing the intros are just insane
Why did i listen to this whole thing
Side one is good. Side two is excellent. Side three is pretty good. Side four I could mostly leave behind. Unmistakably Zeppeliny. Great individual musicians and better as a unit. Some hard rock, some blues, some flirtations with psychedelia, some traditional, some loud, some quiet, some come in hot, some slow burns. This has a handful of great songs and a handful that are decent but not impactful. Cut it to an hour and you got a stew goin.
The albums first part was sounding more rich, last pieces were sounding extremely Brit.
There’s a perception among my peers that Led Zeppelin fucking sucks. Theres a few reasons. For one they are thieves. For two, they don’t evolve, all their music sounds the same, it’s all white man’s blues with occasional hard rock. I tend to like their hard rock songs. I tend to like their hits. So when I got Physical Graffiti I was optimistic. I am no longer optimistic. Imagine it’s 1975, you sit down to listen to the new album from one of your favorite bands. You drop the needle on Custard Pie. My god. It’s the same shit again. It’s another fucking Led Zeppelin song. It sounds like all the others. It’s incredibly mid. Oh no. The Rover starts. More of the same. Except it just keeps going oh no. Then, fucking In My Time of Dying, it’s 11 fucking minutes of uninspired blues riffs, Robert Plant is doing what I can only call a pastiche of spiritual music and blues. It’s like the suffering of gospel music, if that suffering was dying cats. I swear he’s usually better than this. Or is he. Greta Van Fleet is a band whose whole existence is preying on boomer nostalgia for Led Zeppelin. The edgy kids who said today’s music sucks also love them. They are bad. I feel like their music and some tracks on here are, essentially, the same. This is a death knell. Trampled Under Foot. Thank God. What a good song. It’s awesome. Funk is such a refreshing change of pace. There’s energy here. It’s such a forward looking song. I bet the Chili Peppers love this song. The whole album could have been this direction and it would be so much better for it. Even the cynic in me can’t deny, Kashmir is a fucking triumph, it’s sort of baffling that they…don’t do more like this? Clearly they’re talented enough to explore prog and funk, they’re the best songs on here. Did they stick with the old formula because they didn’t want to alienate fans? They should have. This albums too long, the few stand outs don’t save it. Blegh.
Flabby classic. Shouldn't have beena double album.
This record really showcases the diverse talent that this band has. As I will always defend, JPJ is the glue that held Led Zeppelin together. The amount of talent that man has... is insane. No discredit for the remaining artists... But to me, JPJ out shines everyone else. This record is quite the departure from 1-4, but still has that familiar led Zeppelin sound. This band was great. It's a shame that the legacy of Led Zeppelin was cut short... But perhaps that's why they are forever going to be known to be one of the best. The 80s probably would have done them dirty.. As it did to most bands who started in the late 60s and 70s.
good rock album
da sind schon ein paar Klassiker drauf vertreten
Kashmir! I love it!
Remember this from when I was a kid! Haven’t heard it in years …
I think the hype behind Led Zeppelin has always exceeded my enjoyment of them. This album was bloated so it was a bit of a drag to get through it but there are a couple of classics here.
This album is a stone cold classic. The sound of a great band at the height of their powers.
Start to finish masterpiece. So many great songs on this I'm not even gonna waste my time listing them, b/c I would end up listing almost the whole track list. This is not a Metal album though, so it shouldn't even have that categorization. Zeppelin are through and through a Rock band.
Tolles Rock-Album.
Some bangers, kinda boring, tooooo long, basic Led Zeppelin template.
Not my favorite Zeppelin album, but a solid one! JPJ bass lines are great and Plant's guitar is amazing. Kashmir, Wanton Song, The Rover, Custard Pie are all great. 4/5!
Not my favorite Zeppelin album, but still a masterclass in guitar and vocal work. Houses of the Holy and Ten Years Gone are standouts. Oh and Kashmir, but that's a given.
A behemoth of a rock album. Kudos to Bonham for driving the recording direction in the stu
It works as background music, and I like the style. However, some songs are too long, and the melody is repetitive. I felt no highs, lows, or storylines throughout the album. Overall, it didn't excite me, but it didn't bother me either. Some parts I enjoyed.
First of all, what a cover, absolutely beautiful. The Zep are just so good, in the room and knocking on the door. This album could have just been Kashmir and I would have been happy. The guitar, the drums, the voice - hands down some the greatest in their respective roles at the height of their powers. Not my favourite Zep album but what a ride nonetheless. Kashmir The Rover The Wanton Song
This put me on a long overdue Led Zeppelin marathon. In doing this, I could put some perspective on where this particular album stands in their collection. Definitely an interesting listen, a solid 3.8 stars (rounded up to 4) for me. The Rover and Kashmir as my favourite songs. I do think it was slightly too long though, at 82 minutes. Nonetheless, good starting point for a timeless band.
5 stars. Easy. I was thinking when listening to Sgt Peppers the other day that my favourite Beatles album is either Revolver, or Rubber Soul, or The White Album - the latter being a double album so eclectic in songs and styles. So is this Led Zep's White album? Maybe. Anyway it's got Black Country Woman on it which is one of my favourite songs with the "Shall we roll it Jimmy?" / plane going overhead intro.
The Zep flying high on this one….
The power The drive
Well, this is one of the three that top their debut. Holy shit!! And yet I’m tempted to round down to 4 just cuz it ain’t a perfect album. There’s a bit of filler. But Ten Years Gone and In The Light are 6 stars in and of themselves so….
They have better but I still enjoy it
Is it the best Zeppelin album? Maybe so maybe not. Either way it's awesome and gets a 5
1st half is immense 2nd half is really really good even if some of the sonic experiments don’t quite land
As every other Led Zeppelin album I have listened to this is great music. The high pitched vocals with the legendary guitar riffs and solos makes for an unmatched combination in musical history. I like this album. It has many notable gems such as In My Time of Dying, Houses of Holy, Templed Under Foot, Kashmir, Ten Years Gone, and a new personal favorite Black Country Woman. This album is solid.
Long
Some good songs and a lot of filler
I really wanted to give this album the benefit of the doubt. The first few songs were really good. Then came the first long song. Then another. Then lots of songs with throaty ooohs instead of lyrics. I listened to it all. I won’t go back.
4.25
Awesome sauce. Def could be edited down. Overall awesome tjo
Could be favorite led zep album if it wasn’t a little clunky. Best damn guitar riffs of any of their albums though. Ten Years Goneeeeeee. So beautiful, that bass part is deadly.
Love Zeppelin 1-4 I checked out for a reason after.
Love it
4.5 it’s just too easy, Kashmir Clears
This is about as close to prog as Zeppelin ever got while Page was writing most of the tracks. A bloated but still 5 stars. 5.0/5.0: Iconic
Kashmir
This is the first Led Zeppelin album with some filler and quite a few tracks that could have been better by keeping them shorter, but it's still a great record that sounds awesome and inspiring even today.
Great first half, mediocre second half.
Rock, 1975 -> 3
This is what I love about this list - listening to albums I've known of, but never listened to in full before. It's a shame I missed this one all these years. You can hear the Indian and Blues influences throughout. It's certainly a lot more than "the one with Kashmir!" Having said that... Duh-Na-Na Duh-Na-Na Duh-Na-Na Duh-Na-Na Duh-Na-Na Duh-Na-Na Duh-Na-Na Duh-Na-Na Na-Na-Na! Liked songs added: - Houses Of The Holy - Kashmir - In The Light - Ten Years Gone
This new Greta album goes hard. 5/5
🔥🔥🔥
I listen to this in my early 20s, a heavier Led Zep. Love manyu songs: In My Time of Dying, Trampled Under Foot, Kashmir, In the Light, Ten Years Gone.... 5 stars for a hard rock fan
I’ve always been a bit ambivalent to led zep but this is fantastic from start to finish Edit - I’ve brought it down to 4 as whilst I still think it’s great I’ve not wanted to seek it out much since listening
It's no led zep 2 or 4 and I haven't listened to this one like I have those. Still I remember all songs as if I've listened to this album every other day
My partner is gonna kill me for this... this is the best Led Zeppelin album, and unless I get around to Houses of the Holy and that shocks me to my core even more, I can't imagine it will be topped. Sure, the final side is pretty iffy, with only the Wanton Song's guitar being something amazing, but the rest of the album is exactly what I want from bluesy hard rock. Great guitar riffs, varying vocals, memorable soundscapes, and a whole vibe that makes it no wonder that Led Zeppelin was such a big influence on the garage rock revival. If anything, I was shocked by how much of a standout Kashmir ends up being, with its instrumentation being unlike anything else on the record. But, again, that's what makes this album truly great, is they take a frankly insane concept such as thinking we needed a Zeppelin double album and making it work. It could be shaved down, sure, but then how would one come to appreciate what feels like a send-off for the band? Old, cut tracks that certainly aren't hiding (I love having my titular track on the album after!) and songs that feel like love letters to not only blues rock, but their contemporaries, and even themselves a bit. It is an album with all the swagger one of the biggest bands in the world would have, and I cannot deny it its greatness, even with some filler at the end.
Their best album? Possibly
VERY long but I do love me some Led Zeppelin. I think as background music, it is very good, but it was somehow hard to concentrate every minute of every song.
Good album but too long
Mid
Incredibly easy 5 stars to give. This is a perfect record front to back. A very strong start to my first-ever Led Zeppelin album listen. Trampled Under Foot, In the Light and Ten Years Gone were standouts for me, though the entire rest of the album isn't very far behind.
I still don't really get the hype around Led Zeppelin. This is a solid Hard Rock album with notable highlights, but it also gets boring, especially in the second half, and feels bloated overall. A major plus point is the diversity that the album offers, which counters the boredom that sets in after a few "filler" tracks. Still, I miss that certain something that defines Led Zeppelin. Something tangible that elevates them and this album above upper mid-range. 3.5/5
such a great album with my two favorite Zeppelin songs: Ten Years Gone (vastly underrated) and Kashmir.
A solid classic Led Zeppelin album with diverse tracks. Kashmir, Trampled Underfoot, Houses of the Holy, The Wanton Song are excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed Boogie with Stu.
Very good album, I just think Led Zeppelin has even better ones. 4/5
Another classic rock album from the 1970s - what a great decade it was.
4.7 - actually loved this. The drums were so apparent and powerful and just never got bored listening
Even though I didn't much like LZ2, with each additional release I listen to my appreciation for Led Zep grows and grows. This is such a good hard rock/blues rock album. Kashmir is one of the most unique rock epics ever recorded. Ten Years Gone reminds me of Wings - maybe Led Zeppelin are the band the Beatles could have been. The Wanton Song is just an Immigrant Song rehash, but it still kinda slaps. Fave Tracks: The Rover, Trampled Under Foot, Kashmir, Ten Years Gone, The Wanton Song, Black Country Woman 4.9/5
Me gustó. Igual me costó. No es un álbum que sea para escuchar en la oficina. Si para ponerlo en casa mientras limpio o en el auto mientras viajo. Full audio. In my time of dying - Orgásmo final Kashmir - TEMAZO. Un clásico.
I bit disappointed. Seems a bit bloated and not a whole lot of fun. A middle zeppelin album.
Fine, but 30 minutes too long. I liked Houses of the Holy. The riff in Kashmir sounded really familiar but I can’t place it.
Went into this one thinking it would get a 4, but it's better than I remembered. Beyond the big ones, my favorite song here is Boogie with Stu. Just great piano. Have to round up to 5.
I’ve never heard most of these songs before and while it does very much sound like an “odds and ends” release, the “odds and ends” of Led Zeppelin are still better than most artists’ best album. Obviously “Kashmir” is epic, but “In The Light” was too and the comedown of the acoustic guitar track “Bron-Yr-Aur” was great sequencing. I need to do a deeper dive on this one.
3/5
Ein großes Album. Es gehört zu den überdurchschnittlichen, aber nicht zu den besten Scheiben von ihrer Diskographie. Led Zeppelin ist einfach eine Monster Rockgruppe. "Kaschmir" ist ein sooo großes Meisterwerk. Led Zeppelin versteht es auch andere Musikrichtungen einzusetzen, so dass ihr Vielfalt voll zur Geltung kommt.
An absolute Icon of an album, Led changed the scene. Great guitars as to be expected with a Leddy album. And Kashmir, what a great, beautiful song.
What a fun album. Led Zeppelin at their tightest. Could've been a 5/5 if the second half wasn't as sloppy as it is. Still a solid album nonetheless.
fun !
The only Zeppelin album that I’ve ever owned. There’s a reason - it’s the high water mark for LZ, and perhaps 70s rock. Classic rock is classic. Some is classicker.
It’s led zeppelin, need I say much more
I'm a Led Zeppelin skeptic (and occasional hater) and my favorite record of theirs is also their longest. The irony is not lost on me; 'Physical Graffiti' is just that good. The musicianship is undeniable. I even like all of Plant's vocal performances! It feels like a culmination of everything that came before in their careers. In my opinion, this is their true triumph as a rock band. Highlights: In My Time of Dying, Houses of the Holy, Trampled Under Foot, Bron-Yr-Aur, The Wanton Song, Boogie with Stu
Of course I already have listened to Physical Graffiti. Negative point is of course that this is a double album and takes quite long (over 80 minutes). Led Zeppelin is not and will never be my favorite classic rock act, but I can see that they're important for music history. I personally do believe thay have better albums though. Kashmir slaps.
Fantastic album. The more I listen to Led Zeppelin, the more I love them. Besided Kashmir and Houses of the Holy, I didn't know a lot of songs of this album. But holy moly, am I happy to have listened this one entirely. 4.8* (round up to 5) because I think there are better Led Zeppelin albums.
Honestly, I don't understand the hype behind Led Zep, the songs are too long and repetitive, and while I can recognize the talent that went into the songs, I only found maybe 3 of them worth my time, and I wouldn't be upset if I never heard anything off of this album ever again, to be frank.
Ah, I really tried to like it, but it's just not MY kind of rock. Sorry Mr Zeppelin.
Custard Pie In My Time Of Dying Houses Of The Holy Trampled Underfoot Kashmir In The Light Down By The Seaside Ten Years Gone The Wanton Song Black Country Woman
First two sides are close to a 4, but the bloat knocks it way down.
Sigh. Really don’t like this shit.
This jas got to be my favorite Led Zeppelin album so far on this list. Kashmir is such a collosal song that rocks in so many ways, but there were a couple new songs on here that surprised me. Down By the Seaside and Night Flight stand out for me.
Rock de Led Zeppelin. Ningún megahit rotundo. Un 4.
Rollete. Y largo.
Boring
A wonderful album, and not even the best album by Led Zeppelin. Definite highlights are Kashmir, In my time of dying (a great cover of a gospel song) and In the light. The energy level of the album is a bit fluctuating, maybe a bit too long, but a real authentic classic rock experience in all aspects with some prog elements.
OMG I just LOVE Greta Van Fleet! I saw them live once, Josh is SO CUTE, he was handing out white roses in the crowd <3 <3 What a long ass album though!
I hate the fact that I listened to more Greta Van Fleet songs than actually listening through a Led Zeppelin album.
Not even the best album from Zeppelin, and still every song is a pleasure to listen to.
I don't know if my expectations/bias for Led Zeppelin played a role in my opinion here, but the first half of the album didn't really impress me all that much? It is still a good listen, but it didn't particularly stand out to me. But Trampled Under Foot, Kashmir, and In The Light all flip a switch for me, and those songs are by far the best on the album. As an album, on the whole, I'm kind of just whelmed. But those three songs made 1 listen through worth it, but pull them out and listen to them separately rather than relistening to the whole album.
One of the greatest albums of all time. Classic Zeppelin putting out some classic jams!
They did and overdid their thing on this one. Remember: all good things in moderation!
yes!!!
Kinda digging this. I probably hadn’t listened to this album front to back in 15 years. F’n loved it. Not there best album in my mind- but still an easy 5
my favorite Led Zeppelin album. although it's a lengthy double album a lot of their best songs are on here.
Unbelievably good musicians. Innovative. Can rock out to it or it can be background.
Not a lot of mistakes in the 70s for the Zep boys.
this one is just ight. kashmir thooo
A little long. Signs of their fallibility start to show.
It was nice, some songs had their charm, but it felt somehow repetetive
Incredible album, probably my favorite by Led Zeppelin. Straight bangers which is rare for a double album. Favorites are Kashmir and Trampled Under Foot.
Zeppelin is consistent greatness.
Very solid from top to bottom. Fav Songs: Custard Pie and Kashmir.
Kashmir was on constant repeat in my dorm hallways in college— especially on Friday afternoons. Was pleasantly surprised by the instrumental, Bron Yr Aur. Didn’t know they had it in them.
I absolutely love this album. It’s damn near a five star album for “Kashmir” alone, that song is still as epic today as ever. There’s moments musically where I literally feel like it’s transporting me through some weird matrix-like portal to another reality, that song is so mesmerizing. Not surprising, considering Led Zep was basically a supergroup with all four members musicians at the top of their game. Amazing, considering their formula was honestly so basic: Orchestral flourishes over blues-based chord structures and super-charged to eleven with UK youth energy. Zap was disappointingly a little slow in openly recognizing their debt to Willie Dixon and the blues, but losing in court corrected that to some extent. They may not have been the best people consider the infamous misogynist (possibly pedophilic?) hotel room stories while on the road, and I get why some would write them off in a post-me too era, but I can’t go there… the music is too good.
Took me a long time to appreciate Zeppelin. That’s all I’m going to say…
Les Zepps. Solid album I feel like I need to give it another go. Something about them always loses me
Obviously 5 stars for me. Intrigued that this is one of the later albums in terms of progression as a band
A potpourri of genres. Blue, country, rock, etc. They're all over the map on this one and it is absolutely delightful. Great album.
A classic duh
Solid, very classic rock
I don’t enjoy robert plants voice, especially when he gets to cat in heat yowling levels. Felt vocals and kind of lame lyrics get in the way at times. Some songs are a bit long and repetitive. But the highs are high Kashmir is great.
I wasn't super wowed tbh. Way too long. Eh
meh. lots of samey, dusty, dry bluesy rock by old white guys for other old white guys. only two songs stood out to me, and those were the two I had heard before: trampled under foot and kashmir. i definitely don't get the appeal of zeppelin, they're fine but boring overall. and a nearly 1.5-hour double album was certainly not going to influence my perception of them. this is like a 2.5 star album for me. favorites: trampled under foot, kashmir
Some AMAZING tracks but also some just very meh tracks
This one is very blusey compared to what I know of the rest of their stuff. I’m well aware that the blues heavily influenced these guys, it just really stands out in this album. I feel like this album was meant for them. As in they made something that they wanted to make without thinking of selling records . It’s just solid from front to back. The only complaint is that there wasn’t a song where I felt the need to go back to. Choice cut: Trampled Under Foot
High quality, but just didn't get me going
Great album
Odd album with a jumble of musical styles, but very compelling to listen to, one to listen to a few times to fully appreciate everything that is going on.
This is one of my favorite zeppelin albums. Peak John Bonham and a wide range of styles.
Love love love Led Zeppelin and Robert Plant was indeed a golden god. This doesn’t quite make it to a 5 for me though. Oh well
Surprisingly really liked this album. Have never gave Led Zep the change they probably deserve, but their music just hasn't really called to me much in the past. Side 2 of this album may change my mind. Ended up saving a ton of songs from this album which I probably haven't heard before? Leaning towards a 4/5, would like to listen to this some more before giving it a confident rating though.
# Playlist track - Ten Years Gone # Notes - An incredible album, that I can't help but wish to be shorter. - There are no horrible tracks in this, at all. But having just-OK material shipped along with amazing stuff just makes the album a bit more bland than it could be. - It was really hard to choose a favorite, but being now a parent of an 11-year old, "Ten Years Gone" hit hard.
Great Zeppelin
Another great album for Led Zeppelin, with great diversity. The second half of the album is not on the same level as the first, but still as good (or even better) as most of the classic rock this list has to offer. If I wanted to nitpick, I'd say this is a 3.8.
Finding this one really hard to rate. While they’re clearly experimenting with new sounds which is interesting , it’s basically Led Zep, but not as good as their earlier albums. There’s not really one track that really stands out for me ( I don’t get why Kashmir is so popular) and some of them drag a bit. Guess I just prefer the balls-out rock of their earlier stuff more. All in all I don’t think I’d ever really repeat listen, which would seem to indicate a 3 score. However, their benchmark is so ridiculously high, if this was some other band would I look at things differently? Gah, what do you do?
Wasn't expecting too much, normally a bit too cock rock for my taste. However, this chuggs along nicely without ever going full cock, so enjoyed it.
Favourites: custard pie, houses of the holy, trampled under foot, bron-yr-aur, boogie with Stu. I guess it's okat. Run time was too long sorry Mr. Zeppelin but I did not have the patience for this today. Music wasn't bad but it's not really my taste. 3/5
Oh amazing another long ass album by an English rock band. I don't know why I just can't get into any of these "legendary" bands. Anyways it was okay as usual, I liked The Rover, Trampled Under Foot, Kashmir, and Ten Years Gone. No other real comments from me, 3
Jos tää ei ois niin jumalattoman pitkä niin saisi yhden ekstratähden. PG > II > I > IV
I always said I thought led zeppelin were massively overrated- I liked some of their hits but the singers voice always really grated on me so I was not sure if I would enjoy a double album but was pleasantly surprised as I loved this Disk 1 was pretty much perfect while there were other crackers on disk 2 so I was happy to be proven wrong about them as a band as I’ll be going back to this in future. Favourite songs were custard pie, Kashmir, trampled under foot, in the light, wanton song, boogie with stu and sick again
I like the album. It has the great Led Zeppelin sound. I like Robert Plant's voice and the hard rock of the band. And then there's the great song Kashmir, one of my favorite songs. I don't know if I'll listen to the whole album often, but I'll listen to Kashmir again and again. 5/5
4.5
enjoyed more than i expected but just too long for me. still very very solid
Had not listened to this album before, I just knew Kashmir and Houses of the Holy (two great songs). On first listen I thought maybe 4 stars, but second time through I came to my senses and understood this was clearly worth 5 stars or a letter grade of A but not quite A+.
Has been my favourite LZ for forever. Love Disc 1 so much. 2 is pretty hit and miss, so gotta be overall 4 - Disc 2 has some really weak spots. Not sure why 'Ten Years Gone' gets so much play, and everything after (besides standout Wanton Song) is trash.
Kind of padded in the second half and imperfect, especially compared to IV, but one of those 'great, imperfect, torrential works', as Bolaño had it. My favourite Led Zeppelin album.
serious tunage
solid bangers, what a voice robert plant has
STANDOUTS: Trampled Under Foot Kashmir OVERALL: 2/5; love the die-cut vinyl story though
tasaisen hyvää ja monipuolista rokkia. Johtajuuslinja. Simple example as to WHY LED ZEPPELIN is 10,000 times better than the CORNBALL "BEAT/LESS." You can BLAST or TURN up the VOLUME of a LED ZEPPELIN song while in your car and "look "COOL" or "HIP." Do that with a Beatles song and you will look like an OUT-dated CORNBALL.abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzåäö... laulaja bee like: wooo hoooooooooo wo hoooooooo aaaaaaaaaoooooooo uuuuuuiiiiiii woooooooooaaaaa baby baby oaaaaahhhhh... best singerof all times.. heh vaihtakaa laulajaa, olisi parempi bändi esim. mark kopler helmassa.. VIIMEINEN BIISI FULL ON PEDOFIILI LYRIIKAT!!!!! TAAAAAAS KERRAN POJAT METKUILEE....... in my time of dying
Man, the first disc is great- something magical about it. The 2nd disc just gets lost and it's too long, though there are some good ones on it (Bron-Yr-Aur was a hidden gem). 4/5
It’s too long. That’s my only complaint, and I love Led Zeppelin so I’m not really complaining. There are a lot of my favourite Led Zep songs in this collection. But I do have the uncomfortable feeling that this would be better served as two single albums rather than a double. But them again, it’s only a double album because they had so many good songs that they had some left over to fill another side of an LP. It’s a 9.5, but I’mma round up
Cool mix of songs, and of course has the all time great Kashmir. However it's overall a bit too guitar solo for me 3.7
It’s pretty crazy to listen to a band seriously for the first time and realize one of your favorite bands took a lot of inspiration from them. A lot more twang and harmonica than expected, wandering riffs and solid drum work make this an instant yes for me. The only criticism is most songs run for just a little bit longer than I would like.
Great album
This is a pretty stacked tracklist. Pretty much all of these songs are great. Down By The Seaside and Kashmir are amazing. Great album.
There are very few double albums that make me smile when they come up here: this is one, and also my favourite LZ album. Funky, diverse and weird, it’s all over the place like their hair, and is similarly majestic.
Oooh, yes. A member of my exclusive *good double album* club. Really shows what a powerful creative bunch the Zep were in this period; half of it is reheated left-overs albeit from the sessions of some incredible albums. I'll eat microwaved LZIII, LZIV and Houses of the Holy dog ends all day long ("The Rover", fuck yeah). And, of course, "Kashmir", a monster riff even P. Fiddler couldn't ruin. Any more commentary feels glib, this is a massive album with some massive tunes, appropriate for the stately homes it was recorded in. '70s rock excess at its finest.
When I saw the length of Physical Graffiti, I was a bit concerned. You know what? There really isn’t a ton of filler on it, I do respect that Led Zeppelin didn’t trim their songs down just for radio play. In My Time of Dying is one of my favourites of theirs, such a hazy trip of a tune, remarkable sound. There is value to the girth of this record. Awesome stuff! 4 stars
This sounds like an English rock band doing their best impersonation of an American rock band, with a little country blues and twang interspersed. This is a fun, rocking record throughout. Really enjoyed this one, but it’s not one I see myself listening to regularly.
The true-to-roots variety show that blows all pre-1975 music out of the water. This is Led Zeppelin at their loudest, proudest, and most groovy. Of all albums I've listened to, this is probably the one that made me thrash my head and stomp my feet with the most gusto. It's fair to argue that, other than Kashmir (a track that's quite possibly the pinnacle of LZ's career), there aren't any big archetypal LZ songs on here. Maybe it's comparable to the Rolling Stones' Exile On Main Street in that way. But every track packs such a satisfying punch that it's hard to really fault it for lack of hits. And in my mind, there are plenty of "hits" here. Custard Pie, The Rover, In My Time Of Dying, Trampled Under Foot, The Wanton Song, Sick Again, In The Light... man, the list really goes on. Even the "filler" tracks are pretty great. Boogie With Stu, Black Country Woman, and Bron-Yr-Aur are all very strong in their own right. Those tracks add colour and change of pace to the otherwise nearly overwhelming powerhouse of straight bangers. Oh yeah, there's also Ten Years Gone. (The best LZ track.) A dozen guitars layered atop one another, backing a gorgeous, emotional-packed ballad with one of the coolest chord progressions that could've been chosen. Plant's vocals have changed a lot in the six years since LZ's debut. They've gotten more butty and "manly", which is an interesting change of pace. I know some people prefer this style of vocal, though I'm torn. LZ3/4 present the best balance between cutting and gruff, I think. The drumming and bass playing are near flawless, as usual, and the lower-energy guitars compared to earlier albums is made up for by Page's sophisticated and timeless production. 5/5 Key tracks: Custard Pie, In My Time Of Dying, Trampled Under Foot, Kashmir, Ten Years Gone, The Wanton Song
Amazing, still find it difficult to give longer albums 5/5, though this is a very strong album throughout. Variety and interesting riffs/rhythms.
Good album! A couple of great songs and some that are mid.
Truly awful
Another top rock album ever. Kashmir? Cmon
Led Zeppelin can't do wrong
The Zeppelin still flying high after all these years.
Classic.
It's the zepp, it's great
Good stuff - some great tunes and a general energising feeling.
The last of Zeppelin's hot streak. 6 stellar albums from formation, though this most probably the weakest of the six, whilst still containing some great songs. I think like almost all double LPs it runs into the sin of feeling a bit bloated in parts. This could have been yet another amazing album if it had been polished and trimmed correctly. Really tails off toward the end. Everything after 10 years gone is skippable imo. 3.5*
I was a big fan of Led Zep through their first four albums which I believe are on this list but not yet given to me. The album after the first 4 and preceding this one, Houses Of The Holy, was to me a big change in direction and did not like. As a result of that I did not take too much notice of this one and those after it which is a pity because as the years have gone by I have grown to appreciate them. Not as much as the first four but these later albums have revealed themselves to have some great songs on. Kashmir on this album has become (after Stairway and Whole Lotta) one of Led Zep’s most recognisable and distinctive songs. It’s a while since I played this album in full but glad I was reminded to by the inclusion of it in this list and serves as a prompt to listen to their full discography in the near future. 3/5 7/5/24
Zeppelin... eh
A great Led Zeppelin album, not the best but still good Top tracks: Trampled Under Foot, Kashmir, Ten Years Gone, House of the Holy
Rollete. Y largo.
I wish I liked them more than I do. That being said, I never really find any fault in their albums. Excellent musicianship, production, and songwriting. I enjoy all their stuff, but it never seems to grab me like some other music does. Still top notch in every way.
I liked Kashmir the most of all the tracks, but the rest weren't exactly dead weight. I still like Led Zep IV more, but this was a good alternative.
Except for Kashmir, I’ll just listen to Les Zeppelin IV if I get the urge to toss an a Led Zeppelin album. So I liked this, but probably won’t revisit.
Quality classic rock album
Love me some Led Zeppelin and some of these very really great. It was way too long for me though. Got a little bit stale after a while but if I listened to the two sides on different days I wouldn’t be disappointed. Good one.
Robert Plant yells too much.
A pretty solid rock'n'roll album by a legendary band that, in truth, I only partially followed. Certainly one classic song, "Kashmir", and a number of other good songs like "In the Time of my Dying" and "Houses of the Holy" but overall it felt long. The collective talent of the band members should be noted, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham.
This record is so long and unwieldy that’s I’ve never been able to sink into it as much as some other zeppelin, so I’m glad I got this chance to really sit with this. It really is flawless and while it doesn’t have quite the same peaks as other zeppelin (at least to me in this moment) it’s an amazing listen. 5
Grew on me the more I listened to it.
4.5
Solid album. If I had one complaint, it's that it was a bit long for it's own good. I enjoyed it all, but it dragged on through the middle a bit. Still a good 4/5
The first side of the album for me is full of bangers. Trampled Underfoot is my go to track to get amped up. It’s hard for me to be engaged with the more bluesy stuff even though Jimmy’s riffs on everything is exquisite. The biggest continuous thrill for me is Bonham’s work throughout. The sheer force, the griminess, the beauty…he’s the best. He is calculated madness.
Lots of hits. Would want to listen on vinyl with headphones once.
Gema.
Outside of a small handful of good tracks, and the many cool riffs, this album is just plain boring. I wouldn't mind it as much if it were a single album, but this is a double. Not that I hate long albums, but there's quite a lot of filler here and that is a cardinal sin for double albums. Also Robert Plant's voice really annoys me. And Jimmy Page had a 12 year old girlfriend
I understand why they did it, but this album would have been better with just the really good songs, instead of being a double album. 4+
Been a long time since I've listened to the entire album. It's still great.
The first part of this album is classic. The second… meh… when you listen to these songs, you understand why they weren’t included on their parent albums… they are just not great. I’m not a big Led Zeppelin fan but this for me easily the worst one
Классека епта ИН ЗЕ ЛАААЙТ ИН ЗЕ ЛАААЙТ
Not my favorite Zeppelin album, but a solid listen nonetheless.
could i write poetry to this? y
Another of my top-three Zep albums (c'mon, "Houses of the Holy", where y'at?) Packed to the gills with every riff, howl, and fill that the could fit, "Physical Graffiti" represents Led Zeppelin at it's most excessive. That is, if you don't count the subsequent live album, "The Song Remains the Same" (AKA "The Song Goes on Too Long.") Did it need to be a double album? Yep. Sure did. These guys were Rock Gods and, at least in their own eyes, every note was manna from heaven...or Valhalla..or their private jet.
Kashmir is the best song on the album, but overall disc 2 is stronger than disc 1
Loses a star for being a double album. Ain't nobody got time for that.
Very Led Zeppelin
Not for me, really. Overindulgent. Moments of exciting bombast, especially the sequence of Trampled Under Foot (clavinet! Superstition rip off?!), Kashmir and In the Light (moody synthy intro). But too much twee shit, like Down By the Seaside, or just bad 12 bar blues, like Boogie with Stu (which does rather sound like a bass player doing his best on keys...).
Amazing ride. 5/5
The only thing keeping this from 5 stars for me is the bloat at the end. Otherwise, this is kind of the quintessential Zeppelin album.
Kinda mid zeppein
Hell yeah. Listened to this album a bunch on high school and its hard to tell how much I liked it vs how much I thought it made me cool to listen to. Def has some of my favorite Zeppelin songs on it (mostly down by the seaside). I'll be excited to revisit it at this point in life.
5/5 This John Paul Jones guy... Sheeeeesshh Physical Graffiti doesn't really give you the chance to second guess it. Probably my favourite package of Led Zeppelin tunes. Also worth noting the cover art is so tough Serves as a good solo-listen album, or a throw-on throughout the house album. "In the Light" arrangement is world class. Sneakily the coolest song here. An outro as triumphant as can be, all while never doing too much The second half of this album is where the magic happens for me
The previous album was a huge success, but for this one the band got carried away in the studio and produced too much material for a single album so they padded it out with unused songs from previous albums to make it a double. This means that there are a lot of self indulgent tracks on here that all go on a little bit too long or don’t fit, like the funky Stevie Wonder inspired Trampled Under Foot. Kashmir is still a monster track though!
There are some great tunes on it (I mean, Kashmir!) but it's slightly too long and they may have kept it shorter for a more impactful record. Undisputable classic nonetheless
Outstanding! I was so familiar with all of this album but holy crap did I love it. What amazing song writers Led Zep were, effortless coolness and pleasing finishes. Will deffo listen again
Bloody brilliant. Trampled Under Foot is such a tune, that riff is so tasty. It's probably one of the earliest songs I remember hearing, aside from nursery rhymes I guess.
It's not my favorite Zeppelin album, but it's like people say even the worst pizza is still pretty good. Stand Out Tracks: Houses of the Holy, Kashmir, Bron-Yr-Aur
Shit blues-ripoffs with horrible caterwauling and moments of boogie rock. Hate it.
I've heard many of these tracks but I've never listened to the entire album all the way through in one sitting. Such a consistent album. You can hear so many albums in genres of hard rock, metal, grunge, and funk that will arrive in the future, due in part to the influences of this album. A very good album even if it is a tad too indulgent. One hour twenty-two minutes is ALOT of Led Zeppelin to take in. The two Johns, Bonham and Paul Jones, make this album soar. Perhaps the most consistently tight I've ever heard this rhythm section play. Robert Plant's voice grates, but the rhythm section and guitar work is so tight that you can basically ignore the vocals and still have a grand ole time.
one of the worst albums
Still so fun. Much more timeless than other classics. Not quite as strong as their self-titled tho.
I found this difficult to score cos for me there is definitely some filler and a couple of stinkers on here. Also I don't love love Led Zeppelin when they go into coldly efficient stompy blues mode. But that run from Kashmir to Ten Years Gone is extraordinary.
70s rad rock
Classic Zep
Awesome Rock And Roll!
Some good and a couple of great songs, excellent drumming but overall not as good as I remember. Perhaps I'm out growing Led Zeppelin? Best track Ten Years Gone.
Excellent and timeless.
All a bit pompous and silly but kind of fun at the same time.
“Custard Pie” and “Kashmir” are clear standouts, but this whole album is awesome. I mean, it went 16x platinum,
vielfältig, experimentell .. und etwas aus der zeit gefallen, auch wenn von vielen geklont und referenziert. für mich eher backgroundmusik beim staubsaugen ..
Ja, so muss guter Hardrock sein, grossartige Gitarren und ein Drummer der eine eigene Linie spielt und nicht nur den Takt klopft.
It's Led Z, of course I loved.
Decent album. Like the more expansive and psychedelic aspects of this. 3.5/5 Will probably listen again
Classic. 4.85
I'll admit I rolled my eyes when I saw it was Led Zepplin but I quickly took that back. It's a great listen. I found myself nodding along, foot tapping, feeling properly engaged. It's soulful and it rocks. It is a gift of this challenge that I think I know a band and I've written them into history as one of those things people like but I don't much, and then I listen. So yep. Good stuff.