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Banger after banger
A classic.
A classic album - and yet still not quite their best! 9.5/10, marked down slightly as its perhaps a teensy bit longer than necessary.
Classic. Love the deep cuts on this one. Doesn’t feel bloated dare I say it is underrated. I’d like to know the story behind this one - why a double album? I’ll say it again, probably the best rock band ever. Jimmy Page is amazing.
Incredible. Need to listen to 100 more times to absorb its brilliance.
The epitome of strutting, preening monster rock. But Led Zeppelin always had something backing up their blues rock retreads - not just outright pinching from the blues standards. And considering much of this album was left-overs from recording sessions for earlier albums, this is quite the humdinger of an album. Influential stuff, this is probably their last great album. Jones and Bonham are great (as usual).
8.75 / 10 - I think Physical Graffiti is the hidden gem of the Led Zeppelin discography. There is an incredible range of songs and each one hits different. I find a lot of them on this album are extremely transportational. Shout out to In the light & 10 Years gone for being S tier. (also rating 5 bc Csas hates Kashmir)
Classic.
solid classic. Rock & Roll 5/5
Peak Page, Bonham out of his mind as usual and Plant doesn't end every other sentence with "babe". Maybe the best Zeppelin album, for sure top three.
Excellent
It good
Great album
Classic
While Physical Graffiti may not be as chock full of radio hits as other Zeppelin albums, the experimentation with different sounds makes it one of their most interesting albums. Polymeter, eastern scales, and influence from folk and gospel music make for a meandering ride that is never dull. Does it hold the same place in my teenage heart as some of Zep's earlier stuff? No, but it's still a masterpiece.
One of the all-time classic rock albums. Kashmir is a song that transcends time, and I'm honestly really surprised at the relatively smaller number of listens that "House of the Holy" has on YouTube Music compared to other songs on the album. So many great songs on this album you're bound to find something for everyone.
Finally after nearly 500 albums I get a Led Zeppelin album. They're just a perfect band to me; a brilliant singer, guitar player and drummer, yet somehow more than the sum of their parts. The music combines perfectly with the artwork, on which no detail is accidental (I love how the cover of this one interacts with the two sleeves inside). It all blends together so perfectly. I also love the mystique behind the band; I can only imagine what it must've been like to scour the album sleeve for clues/details, and hear about playing the records backwards etc by word of mouth. You just don't get bands like that any more; the closest thing I can think of is the White Stripes. Whenever I'm in the mood for Zeppelin I play one of albums I - IV; they're easily consumable and have the biggest hits. However, this sprawling double album might actually be better in some respects. It has such variety, but somehow remains cohesive - there's never any doubt who you're listening to. My only criticism is it's maybe a couple of songs too long (I read that they had 3 sides of material, so threw in some discarded tracks from earlier sessions to make it up to a double album) but I'd struggle to choose which songs to drop.
Absolute classic, quite possible my favorite of theirs. I do appreciate the heavier, wild stuff over the folksy tracks. The 4-track sequence of 'In My Time of Dying' through 'Kashmir' is just so strong, so heavy. This is great music from a great band.
FINALLY! Some GOOD music. It's a five for me, loved every minute of it.
Pretty great
Overly long, but not bloated, much like Kashmir. Don’t feel like I can adequately critique Led Zeppelin’s work - it feels like picking out your favorite child - there’s just this inherent love that gets in the way of my objectivity. Just love what they did. But 4 stars for stealing so much time out of my day lol
Hell yeah
Did not think I would like led zeppelin this much...
Possibly my favorite Zeppelin album, and maybe one of my favorite rock albums. The first disc totally rules and there's some interesting stuff in the second half, too.
I love this album!!
имба. надо побольше из послушать.
Che dire? Gli Zeppelin sanno fare del rock veramente fico e potente
Podría ser un 9/10 Los riffs son recontra memorables y adictivos como suele ser led zeppelin y los solos son una locura. Estoy casi seguro que el primer tema tiene un solo de armónica con distorsion y me parece increíble. Aparte de ese, otros temas favoritos q me acuerdo son The Wanton Song, In The Light, Ten Years Gone, The Rover (q suena como medio saturado a propósito y me encanta) y la de 11 min In My Time of Dying. Prime. Locura de album. Re largo pero es muy muy worth
Gotta get the Led out
Great Album. Kashmir is an amazing song, my favourite Zeppelin song, and one of the greatest rock songs of all time.
Great mix of diverse musical arrangements and instruments!
Probably LZ’s best album. Nuff said. (“As I Lay Dying” is such an underrated tune.)
Favorite Track: Houses of the Holy
Fantastic album, one of my favorites of all time. Heavy beats, great blues, fantastic sound, geniuses of their instruments.
Simply fantastic. One hit after another, plus great deep tracks
#585. I don't know if this is exactly a 5 star album as the second half is less good than the first half, but honestly I think Kashmir alone is worth rounding it up to a 5. 5/5: yeah.
Listened to this a few times over the weekend. Initially had vague thoughts that this was one of those 2 LP sets that would have been a killer single album. The more I listened to it, the harder it got to eliminate tracks for any condensing. All sorts of weird stuff here I quite like (“Boogie With Stu”, in honor of longtime Stones piano player Ian Stuart — he played piano on LZ’s “Rock and “Roll”) and Kashmir is one of those tracks that could be 25 minutes long and that’d be OK. I have a 17 CD set (plucked) of LZ studio outttakes but no Kashmir longer than the album track. Maybe a live version somewhere? A great album.
God's favorite band.
The gods have smiled on us once again. Led Zeppelin is #1 I love jimmy
YEEAAHHHH BOYYYYY!!!! CHEW ON A PIECE OF YO CUSTARD PIE!!!! Quite possibly Led Zeppelin at their best
Top 10 of all time contention from this one, John really blows your head off with the kick and plants vocals really sing through hard
Classic Zepp
Oh so good - there's a reason it was one of, if not the, highest performing release of their too short career. Everything is effortlessly tight and connected. Led Zeppelin always had a knack for making extreme complexity feel like a group of stoned out friends jamming in their garage, and I can't think of another album from them that proves it as clearly as this one.
I'm already a Led Zeppelin fan, so this one was a bit of a familiar treat more than a new experience. That said, I had never listened to the album in full before. Since I already knew a number of the songs, I tried to expand my critical focus beyond what I might have upon hearing it all for the first time. The album is lengthy- it's a 15 track double album that runs over an hour and 20 minutes long. Throughout that runtime, it covers a pretty diverse range of musical ground. The album has full-on rock songs, some more epic pieces, acoustic tracks, and even a country song. LZ are at their best when they're making a blues-oriented rock song, and that's clear when you compare those tracks with the rest of the songs on the album. The other tracks aren't bad, but do fall short of what they're able to do in their breadbasket. They are divided fairly well; once you get through some of the more subtle tracks, another big rocker comes up. That is, until the end. It felt like things started to cool off by the time you get to side 4, though those songs are still good and might be better without hearing them after the other 3 sides. I think my biggest gripe with the album has to do with its capacity. It just felt like there were one or two songs on there that could've been left off and made the album stronger by omission. My other complaint would be lyrical content. While Plant did have some range and usually does a good job when getting into the abstract and fantasy, far too often it seems he only wants to sing about love and sex. Getting more depth and diversity in the lyrics would have made the songs themselves more interesting. There are many positive things to say, and they outweigh the negatives by a longshot. Sides 1 and 2 are fantastic. The album starts strong with Custard Pie--a cool rock song--and keeps up that quality for a long time. I also liked how the songs ending 1 and starting 2 each have a bit of spiritualism in their themes- one about dying, and one about the heavens. Plus Houses of the Holy is just a fun track with a great groove in general. Kashmir is one of their most famous, and most epic, tracks. The album does slow down a bit on sides 3 and 4, but they still have some really solid tracks too. The instrumentation and composition is fluid but well done, as is to be expected from LZ. They work incredibly well as a unit to make their music come together. They sound great as a whole, and probably are one of the most cohesive bands in terms of the sum of the parts. This is one of their later albums, so they'd had time to perfect their methods too. In sum, this is a great album. Not because it is perfect, but because it is memorable, well-crafted, and showcases the talent of its contributors in a way that created something great. It was a bit slow at times and probably could've been a tad shorter, but those are small complaints compared to the things it does right. As a LZ fan, I may be skewing high, but I found it to be an example of a group at their peak making music like they're good at. Overall: 4.5/5
I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin, and they used to be my favorite band of all time. This is the third Led Zeppelin album I've came across during this generator(second in the last ten days, mind you), and I'm just going to go ahead, and say it: Led Zeppelin is a glorified cover band, but...but...this album may be an exception to the rule. Every song on this track is talented in its down unique way. From the classic Led Zeppelin style songs("Custard Pie", "The Rover", "Houses Of The Holy", ironically on this album, and unfortunately, the only song on this album I dislike), as well as the Prog Rock songs("Kashmir", with the Middle-Eastern influence that sends chills down my spine, "In The Light"), to the bangers you'd hear in the 1970s club("Trampled Under Foot", "The Wanton Song"), to the love ballads("Black Country Woman", "Sick Again", and "Ten Years Gone"), and the sole instrumental piece is one of the most beautiful instrumental pieces in Rock Music("Bron-Yr-Aur"). Now, let's get down to business: It's as simple as this-if 25%, or more of the songs on an album are cover songs from other artists, I won't give it a five-star rating no matter what. I have to deduct a star. This really isn't an issue with 99% of artists I come across, but obviously Led Zeppelin is a different story. For anyone coming at me with their pitchforks, I applied this same rule to the self-titled album by "The Rolling Stones"(which was also their debut album). This album is great from the perspective of sound, and production, and to my surprise, only 20 percent of the songs were cover songs, so they finally passed(barely, but it worked). Then, I have a rule where I will automatically deduct a point if an album is 90 minutes, or longer(Yes, I've already listened to "Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George And Ira Gershwin Songbook" by Ella Fitzgerald), and this album barely made the cut, at 82 minutes, and 59 seconds. Finally, I do have the nostalgia factor. I grew up in my teen years listening to this album because of my parents. Don't come at me, nostalgia is one hell of a drug. Simply put: Due to the talent, number of excellent songs, variety, and my own personal nostalgia, this is one of the greatest albums of all time, and dare I say the overall most complete, and best Led Zeppelin album. My favorite track on this stellar album is "Kashmir", which is one of the greatest Rock Songs of all time.
Great get up and go rock tubes
You don't know Zepp?
knew it before but now better
My favorite Zep album. It's got all the big hits and all the experimental demos. Shit hits from front to back. Ez 5 star
Absolute classic. It may not have the earlier memorable classics like Whole lotta love and Rock n roll, but as a complete album it towers above the others, with lots of different styles influencing each song. Contains my favourite Zep song In the light 5/5
An album for the true LZ heads. Or New Yorkers who accidentally stumble onto the buildings from the cover after having a few too many steins at Zum Schneider. Not as bluesy as I, as heavy as II, as weird as III, or as iconic as IV, Physical Graffiti is still a worthwhile endeavor – if you are indeed a fan. For any Led Zeppelin enjoyer who wants just the hits please, this album will likely disappoint, especially the back half. I was such a big LZ fan in high school/college my Xbox gamertag was Shmek_Zeppelin, and even I have never willingly put on Down By The Seaside outside of an album playthrough! Although, I'd forgotten how good the bridge was – so good it nearly redeems its boardwalk taffy schmaltz. There's no question that in addition to classic rock radio stalwarts Kashmir, Trampled Under Foot, and Houses of the Holy, tracks like Custard Pie, The Rover, The Wanton Song and Night Flight still shine. And I love Bron-Yr-Aur as a contemplative instrumental stuck right in the middle of it all. You can feel the band still searching for ways to grow creatively while staying true to their blues and riff rock origins, and it mostly works. But of course, as is the case with many double albums, there are tracks that leave you scratching your head as to why they were included (Down By The Seaside, Boogie With Stu) or why they're over 11 minutes when 6 would have been just fine *cough* In My Time of Dying *cough*. But that said, this album is still an incredibly solid effort. Though now I'm curious which other Zeppelin albums made it onto this list. Off the top of my head, I would say this album is probably middle of the pack so at least 3 others, right? II & IV definitely... Houses of the Holy? Or maybe I? In any case, I hope this was the first time listening to PG for some in this group and that they liked it. There was a time in high school when I could play this whole album on guitar from memory, and I still put the record on every now and then. It rocks.
Didn’t know half these tracks before, but wouldn’t you know, this is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. Zeppels, every time. The Rover is now a favorite. Trampled Under Foot and Ten Years Gone are longtime loves—if only Chase Utley hadn’t co-opted Kashmir for his walk-up music. LGM!
Wow—let’s fuckin rock 🤘
# Album Name: Physical Graffiti # Artist: Led Zeppelin # Rating: 5/5 # Comments: The first CD/album in this record is immense. The musical talent on display is second to none. Great drums, bass and guitar all wrapped up in plants vocals. The album finishes very strong with houses of the holy, under foot and kashmir. If this album was CD-1 only, it would be a straight 5 for me. The second album is a grower not a shower. It doesnt pack the same punch as CD-1 but its shines on its own after some time. its probably a 4/4.5. I'll go with the latter. Great album # Top Tunes: All of the first album / in the light / down by the seaside / 10 years gone / wanton song / boogie with stu / black country woman # Would I listen to it again? fuck yeah
Led Zeppelin has always been one of my favorite bands so I'm biased but this is truly the most Zeppelin album. Epic ballads, hard rock stompers, Welsh folklore, Blues basics, just a blast all around. The first disc has 6 of the band's best songs.
One of the best rock albums of all time, there is only one track i dislike on the entire album.
This album is a damn adventure. It has so many great songs and as a whole it's a perfect artistic statement from Led Zeppelin.
Some great Led Zeppelin tracks in Houses of the Holy and Trampled Underfoot, but the piece de resistance is the powerful, persistently building masterpiece of exotic mood and music, Kashmir.
iconic. A few proper hit on it
"Physical Graffiti" is one of my favorite albums. "Kashmir" was the first song I knew, and I was hooked. Then I got my hands on the album, and the artwork was amazing, as were the other songs on the album. What else can I say other than this album will always end up on my turntable. Highly recommended.
5 stars no notes, probably. It’s a whole lot of Led. The double album has some lulls, but the highs are too high to penalize that.
Realising I love sprawling double albums. Kashmir, Wanton Song, Trampled Underfoot are brilliant, the first of those in particular is an astonishing song.
I own this album on vinyl but have only listened to it a couple time so far. I love all of the tracks and would listen to them again in a heartbeat. Five stars.
I enjoyed it a lot
My second Led Zeppelin album and it once again blew me away. A real muscular piece of work and a real journey.
A little bloated, but fuck, it's Led Zep. "Kashmir," "Houses of the Holy," "Ten Years Gone," what more do you want?
On average I’d say the longer the stronger on this album (theres other good songs like the groovy trampled under foot) but I love in the time of dying, kashmir, in the light, 10 years gone. All some of their strongest. I’d honestly rather an album of these stronger songs in a typical led zep, 8 song format and then maybe an outtakes LP as that is what a huge chunk of physical graffiti is. The outtakes one will probably still be good but keeps it tighter. And yeah I mentioned Kashmir earlier and I don’t care that it’s overplayed I love it
Such a great listen while studying. Essential rock album from the 70s
Classic album!
I really like this album. It’s very typical zepplin and I absolutely love some of these songs. In the light is kind of insane sounding but is my favourite. And obvs Kashmir. Not to be woke but some of these lyrics are sketch. But if I ignore that then yeah this is like a perfect classic rock album. (I actually rate this 9/10 but I don't think I can give half stars)
Proper tunes
Як я вже неоднарозово казав - із творчістю Zeppelin бажано знайомитись по порядку, бо саме так найкраще відчувається їх "музична прогресія". І хоча ми вже раніше знайомились з їх другою (https://t.me/community_didko_music/242)та четвертою (https://t.me/community_didko_music/174) роботою, перед прослуховуванням Physical Graffiti дуже важливо звернути увагу на Houses of the Holy. Саме на Houses of the Holy, гурт зробив найбільший крок у сторону максимальної різноманітності, та зробили шикарний "танцювальний" мікс із хард року, фанку, блюзу та навіть реггі. Чи вийшло у них краще ніж на 4-му альбомі? На мою думку, "епічність" 4-го альбому, хоч і була доволі амбітною, все ж вийшла надмірною. За усією його складністю та "багатошаровостю" - важко було розгледіти фірмовий "вайб" Zeppelin, есенцію якого ми отримали на їх 3-й роботі. На Houses of the Holy - цей вайб заграв новими, різнокольоровими, фарбами, а на Physical Graffiti - ці фарби перетворились у більш структуровану та стильну мозаїку жанрів. Physical Graffiti став компіляцією 8 нових + 7 раніше невипущених треків із сесій для 3, 4, та Houses of the Holy. Що в цьому альбомі найбільш цікаво, так це те, що треки хоч доволі сильно і відрізняються один від одного - не перетворюють альбом "збірна солянка". Навпаки, все відчувається як гарно спланована подорож "музичним світом" Zeppelin, в якій кожен трек показує нам різні аспекти творчості гурту, додаючи необхідного забарвлення у загальний наратив усього альбому. Саме через такий "кінематографічний, сценарний" підхід, величезний альбом на 15 пісень, ні в якому разі, не набридає. Більш того, експерименти із східними оркестровими аранжуваннями - підбадьорюють слухати альбом без перерви, та ще більше підсилюють допитливість: що ми ще можемо почути далі? В цьому сенсі, всім відома, пісня Kashmir, яку багато хто вважає верхівкою композиторської майстерності гурту - займає у трек-лісті, найкраще для себе місце.
Hell yes!
This album is great. The development of Led Zeppelin's skills really shows when compared to Led Zeppelin 2.
Fantastic album, great songs. Only issue is that it is really long.
Double Track Album from the Best Hard Rock Band of all time. Every Track is a classic, not a single miss.
When I was 16, I was listening II and IV non-stop and then a friend gave me the box set that came out in 1992, which I listened to further before just checking out. That was the extent of my Led Zeppelin experience. So I was excited to this appear on my list....I was only familiar with a few of these songs (Custard Pie, In my Time of Dying, Bron-Yr-Aur, Kashmir) but dang, the rest of these songs are solid. I don't give out a whole lot of 5s but this earned it.
Brilliant.
Not their best, a bit plodding at times, and some padding added to make it a double, but all blown away by Kashmir. What a song. WHAT a song.
So happy to see this as my album of the day. Timeless
Classic Led Zeppelin wonderful guitar playing a powerful vocals and experimental with instruments
The peak of Led Zeppelin! Classic rock at its finest. “Kashmir” is a crowd pleaser and immediate 5, but there are so many other great tracks here. When “Custard Pie” starts and you get that “ooooOOOH”… unmistakable!
Learning this album is going to be gratifying. Maybe too long, some songs drag but wow this is loaded with outstanding music. First pass through it is a 4 but as I listen more and grow more familiar with it, i have no doubt this will be a 5. Rover, Houses of the Holy and Trampled Under Foot really stand out thus far
can't really say much except I liked it (7,5/10 committing sins in the daylight)
Can listen to this over and over again.
I feel like I’ve always seen talk about some numeral album of theirs. They all sleepin on this banger.
Just awesome. Not necessarily my favourite album of theirs. But really enjoyed my entire experience listening to it this time round.
Optimal Subliminal Rock hard Rock 3 times 5 stars in a row Only an album from Queen can stop that flow
Good rocker
10/10. "Kashmir" is a masterpiece!!! :)
Listened to so much zeppelin in high school there’s just no possible way to be unbiased
I forgot how good this one. First disc builds and intensity leading to the epic Kashmir. But 2nd disc is sneaky good. Ten Years Gone and Wanton Song are particularly excellent
I LOVED this album so much, really gave me the right vibe of high energy and not giving a fuck I really needed to get through that essay. Was never the biggest fan of Led Zeppelin before, but for some reason this time it really just hit right
Honestly, this record feels like a "greatest hits" for Zep. It's one of the greatest albums of all time, and a really good example of how some double albums are not indulgent... they can be fantastic!
Once again prog rock stuff that I enjoy in the moment but don’t hold onto - maybe I’m just a pop boy
Perhaps, one of my overall top 20 albums. Not a single throwaway song in the bunch.
This starts so strong it blows through the slightly weaker section halfway straight through to the killer end
Ihan pätevää Zeppeliiniä, laittoi pään nyökkymään. Tosi pätevää oikeastaan. Ei tuntunut yhtään pitkälle. Kashmir ainoa tuttu biisi, mutta oli kyllä tasaista Zeppelinin laatua koko levy. Parhaat: Kashmir, The Rover, Trampled Under Foot, The Wanton Song
Crazy good songs here. In The Light, Kashmir
superb. Really enjoyed
Great album
My all-time favorite Zeppelin album!
Best Zeppelin album? Best double album of all time? Physical Graffiti is absolutely in the conversation. Perfect album. No notes.
Not my favourite Led Zeppelin album (IV) but it’s definitely second.
In my opinion, one of the greatest rock albums of all time. LZ is so good. Each one of these dudes was at the top of their game. They're like an all star team of musicians. One of only a few bands where the "deep cuts" might be even better than the classics.
2nd best Zep lp. More of a slog to get thru now than it was then, but every song is great
vibes
Led Zeppelin’s double album, and it’s a good one. Some of the fat could have been trimmed to make it a bit tighter, particularly in the back end, but there is some really interesting work here.
My favorite album by the mighty Mighty. One of my ten dessert island albums.
Disc One - FUNK Disc Two - MYSTICAL PROG Disc Three - heavy folk Disc Four - A Grab bag o' blues If you make it through the whole thing you are rewarded with the tasty treat that is "Sick Again." Zeppelin's more "mystical" stuff is better entertainment than the prettier love songs for me. "Houses of the Holy," "Kashmir," and "In the Light" stand alone as a post-psychedelic excursion into other worlds, atmospheric, swirling, immense. Only Down By the Seaside leaves me wanting, and Ten Years Gone is a bit of a toss-off. But Led Zeppelin's toss-off is a thoudand other bands greatest possible achievement. This album is another monumental piece of work, a great bridge to their later more polished stuff.
Fantastic album that I've listened to many times before. Just about every song on here is amazing and has something new to share. It's a long album but it shows the band spreading out creatively and bringing their own signature to a number of genres. But also, Bonham is such a beast I'd probably give an instrumental drum version of this album 5 stars as well
I LOVE LED ZEPPELIN!
Yeah this album was what I expected. Nothing but heaters. Normally on an album, there's a song or 2 that are meh or bad, but this album was just good or great all around. Favorite Song: Trampled Under Foot
Aquí no puedo ni podré ser neutro. Son la banda por antonomasia, y jamás podré dejar mi ingreso por su puerta a su musica
Led Zeppelin has a seat at the head table, always have, always will. And there is a reason for that. I am NOT in love with classic rock and yet I love this. This band is, was, and always will be fantastic across the boards. Very rarely do bands like this come along and we are, collectively, as music lovers, better off for them. Even if you, like me, are not a huge fan of their genre.
Wth is he saying at the end of in my time of dying? I've often wanted to look up the lyrics but I'm going to keep it a mystery 😉🤣🤘🏻. This album has always meant a lot to me... And I've discovered different tracks through the years. Kashmir was always a favorite of mine, and I love the guitar riff in the opening song, custard pie was always a not so famous favorite of mine. Disc 2s the Wonton Song is another one with an exceptional riff that is a hidden gem.
I understand the hate for it being long but just at least acknowledge that the skill that they all possess is ridiculously good.
I'm shocked I loved this as much as I do. Normally I'm pretty opposed to albums over an hour long and this one was pushing hour and a half territory. But they make it work and work well. They all sound incredible and I think track 3 showcases it the best. Just phenomenal. The variety is really what helps this album, it is all over the place. So many different styles and feels to each song. Without all the variety there's no way this would be getting as high of a score as it is. Loved this, much better than their debut (which is the only other album I've listened to). Great album.
Two thumbs up for Led.
Even though this is my era I didn’t grow up with LZ, it wasn’t my family’s thing and I was too little to have a choice in the matter. This is the first time I have listened to a LZ album all the way through. Would give it 10 stars if I could. What is so interesting is to realize that everyone that came after them simply copied them. I have been listening to LZ via every artist since, as all they do is channel LZ in one form or another. truly groundbreaking artists.
Another absolute banger from koffi, in the light probably my favourite but so many good tracks on this. Mid 5.
An epic hammer of an album and one of my favourites outside the numbered albums. It's long and big in scope but has great dynamics between the songs so doesn't outstay its welcome and become a chore.
Love Zeppelin and this album! So many epic songs
Physical Graffiti is Led Zeppelin at their most expansive, ambitious, and completely untouchable. This double album isn’t just a collection of songs — it’s a full showcase of everything the band could do, and they do all of it at the highest level. “In My Time of Dying” is an 11-minute blues-rock epic, and Jimmy Page’s slide guitar work is absolutely feral — raw, haunting, and hypnotic. It’s one of the heaviest and most soulful tracks they ever recorded. “Houses of the Holy” brings groove and swagger, a funk-inflected rocker that somehow didn’t make the album it was named after but feels right at home here. “Kashmir” is the crown jewel — massive, majestic, and totally unique. That hypnotic riff, Bonham’s thunderous drumming, and Plant’s commanding vocal performance all swirl into something that feels mythic. And then there’s “Bron-Yr-Aur”, a short acoustic interlude that adds a moment of serenity — delicate, earthy, and beautifully played. From bombastic rockers to tender acoustic moments, this has it all. It’s not just a great Led Zeppelin album — it’s the Led Zeppelin album for those who want to hear the full scope of what the band was capable of. Favorite song: In My Time of Dying
One of the very best.
One's certain that one's deep love for this record has nothing to do with hearing it for (more or less) the first time when doing ecstasy for (more or less) the first time. And that fact may also explain one's misremembering the "In the Light"/"Bron Ya"/"Down by the Seaside"/"Ten Years Gone" as side 1. (One'd loved every other Zeppelin record to death but came late to Physical.) This sequence of songs holds as much peronal meaning as any other in all the rock canon. What a set of songs, what gaudy/grungy hooks so expertly executed. Page the wizardly puppet master here, Plant the high priest, nee' official Rock God. JPJ and Bonzo just rock-solid when necessary, and fluid and agile as need be. Hard to fathom teh breadth and depth of skill and quality and power. "Houses of the Holy" and "Night Flight" and "Trampled" are also terrific, with "Custard Pie" and Kashmir" and "Wanton Song" and "Boogie with Stu" and "Black Country Woman" and "Sick Again" offering value a touch down from the top tier, and the latter providing some necessary variety in tone and mood. In the cold light of decidedly non-ecstasy-fueled middle age, one recognizes how this record's length takes it feel at times a good bit less than fully sublime. Pound for pound, it's not quite as good as I-IV, a bit more baroque and sprawling, but showing clear evidence continuing exploration and evolution. Or it might be that one feels slightly uneasy giving his teenage-self's favorite band an automatic V (5) for each and every record. However, by anyone else's standard, this would be an undisputed masterpiece. [Sidebar: one's never before noticed that the opening of the epic "In My Time of Dying" was stolen outright by (stupid) ACDC for their moronic anthem "RnR Ain't Noise Pollution." Fucking sacrilege.]
To come back to - but based on early listens. 8 Jan 2025.
Sounds huge. Long as fuck, about the length of a movie Special shout to The Rover and Kashmir and absolute monster of a song Jimmy Page cool as fuck
Their weakest album is 110% better than most of the shit I’ve listened to from this project and I’m 750 albums deep.
So many great songs, this album brings a complexity and intrigue that had me putting it on repeat multiple times.
1/6/25. Fantastic album, all of LZ's work is top-tier. And at this point in their career, you can see how much they've grown and not stick to the blues-based rock & roll.
Fucking hell, that is an amazing album. I've listened to a few Led Zeppelin albums via this site and they are not at all what I expected. This is the best of them so far, and I am struggling to believe it's possible they could top this one. I've immediately put the album back on again for a second listen. One of the easiest 5 stars I've given so far!
This is my sixth-favorite Zep album but it’s still five stars.
Zeppelin is divided into three eras: before PhyG, PhysG, and after PhysG. IV was an amazing album. Houses carried over much of the same pathos. For me, though, Physical Graffiti was the Greatest Album of All Time! Where earlier LZ albums were infused with opulent & often nefarious lifestyle choices (they wrote the book on how to ‘party like a rockstar’, e.g. Red Snapper Incident) Graffiti was LZ at their most focused, most experimental, more international...their most everything. Kashmir is pure masterpiece and, in my extremely biased opinion, the best song ever recorded (sorry Bach, Mozart, Paul, Bob, Dylan, Miss Bareilles). I remember the exact moment and location I heard it when I was 14. Ten Years Gone is an epic ballad of blues-influenced storytelling and guitar mastery. Wonton Song is as much fun to play as it is to listen. Boogie With Stu (stolen/influenced by Ritchie Valens) is a ‘50s throwback for the ages. Black Country Woman is a bluegrass soaked jamfest. I could go on about every song. This album has just gotten better with time. If someone ever asks, “What’s rock ‘n’ roll?” Hand over the headphones and blow their minds.
This is the last great Led Zeppelin album. And boy did they do it right with a double album. This album keeps surprising me and showing me new gems still today. As I continue to listen and re-listen to this album and I always find new songs that I like better than previously. "In My Time of Dying" is probably the best example of this. While it was the live performances of this song that truly captured me it was a wake up call to an absolutely classic Zepp song that I missed on Physical Grafitti upon first listen. There are so many great tracks here. Two of my favorites from this album have always been House of the Holy and In The Light. Lastly, this one holds a special place in my heart due to my friend's love of the album and specifically Kashmir. He's so awesome he even bought me a vinyl copy that is displayed on my wall and is a treasured part of my collection.
Quality mix of hard rock, prog and stripped down songs. Probably a bit long but the variety and pacing of the album keep you interested.
Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti First album that I heard from them and it's ALMOST perfect. Only the first disc would have gotten legendary status, but the rest of the album is pretty great too. Even though the last 3 songs don't really hit as hard, they are still better than any song that was made back then, so the quality really was up there, including the lows. Overall, this is amazing! 1.- Custard Pie = 9/10 2.- The Rover = 10/10 3.- In My Time of Dying = 10/10 4.- Houses of the Holy = 9/10 5.- Trampled Under Foot = 10/10 6.- Kashmir = 10/10 7.- In the Light = 10/10 8.- Bron-Yr-Aur = 8/10 9.- Down By the Seaside = 9/10 10.- Ten Years Gone = 10/10 11.- Night Flight = 8/10 12.- The Wanton Song = 9/10 13.- Boogie With Stu = 7/10 14.- Black Country Woman = 8/10 15.- Sick Again = 8/10 FINAL SCORE: 9/10
Unbelievable 1. Custard Pie: Really good rocker with a great riff. 2. The Rover: I love the crunch of this song. It gets me head-banging. 3. In My Time of Dying: the definitive version of the song in my opinion. One of my favorite 10+ minute songs of all time that builds to an ultimate climax. 4. Houses of the Holy: honestly would have fit perfectly on the album of the same name, but it is still a really pleasant romp. 5. Trampled Under Foot: hot take incoming: this is in my top 10 Zeppelin songs ever. One of my favorite grooves of all time; it gets me excited 👀 every time. 6. Kashmir: While I don’t think it’s the greatest song of all time, I still love it and it’s (top 5) riff. 7. In the Light: My favorite song on the album and in the conversation for my favorite Zeppelin song ever. It’s a testament to their talent and ability that they can dip into Progressive(ish) rock and ace it immediately. 8. Bron-Yr-Aur: A great acoustic refresher on a pretty heavy album. 9. Down By the Seaside: this might be even closer to progressive rock than “In the Light” with its loopy guitar and its distorted vocals. Amazing song. 10. Ten Years Gone: Wait, is this my favorite song on the album? Probably not, but it’s another beautiful song that is up there with “The Rain Song” as one of their most emotional songs. 11. Night Flight: A really underrated song, and (honestly) should have been the last song on the album. 12-15: None of these songs are bad, and if they had been dispersed throughout the middle of the album, maybe I’d like them a little more. However, with this track list, it makes the album finish on somewhat of a whimper. Still, this is one of my favorite albums of all time and is a big reason why Led Zeppelin is in my top 5 artists of all time.
One of the all time greats. Almost TOO MUCH...but just almost.
I think In My Time Of Dying is slept on. That's all I can really add to the discussion. Zeppelin rules.
There's just no way around it, this band and this album, are one of a kind. Amazing that these four musicians found one another — each is so iconic on his own. Damn, that clavinet on "Custard Pie" is just filthy. John Paul Jones is a beast. Interesting how buried in the mix Plant's vocals are on "The Rover." Bonzo's drums on "In My Time Of Dying" are the secret sauce to that tune. I could go on about each individual song, but "Kashmir" alone makes this a classic, must-listen album. This is not even my favorite Led Zeppelin album and it's a 5 without having to think much about it.
Double album Led Zeppelin...what's not to love?!
The three-album run of Houses of The Holy, Physical Graffiti, and Presence are Led Zeppelin's best. This may be the pinnacle of the three, given the consistent quality through both LPs. If you like Zeppelin at all, this is probably in your wheelhouse.
Not my favorite of the Zeppelin albums but it’s still a 5 star in my book.
Top 100 ever album. Not Led's best yet would be the masterpiece of any of the other 99% of bands in history. Amazing, innovative, unpredictable and holds up the test of time sounds like if it was recorded last year. Must listen to any decent music lover.
So good
So many double albums feel bloated, but not this one. Led Zeppelin waste absolutely no time on this album for its entire runtime of 82 minutes. Every song brings something interesting to the table, and still flows seamlessly.
I suppose I’m one of few who consider late Zeppelin every bit as exciting as early Zeppelin. With Plant’s voice no longer the extreme juggernaut it once was, they were simply forced to branch out in ever-exciting ways. This is one of few rock double albums where I think every moment screams with utter beauty and significance. Still blows my mind, coming from a world when Zep was the undisputed, unquestioned best band ever (Deadheads like me had to resort to emotional, irrational appeals), that some folks haven’t even heard of them these days, much less listened. Ah, to discover for the first time.
It's been over a year since I last reviewed a Led Zeppelin album, but here its, my fifth and final album of theirs to review. I own this album on CD, and I've listened to it in its entirety before, but it's not an album I've ever come back to. I know "Kashmir" really well, but I imagine a lot of these songs will sound pretty unfamiliar to me. Either way, I'm excited to listen to this today, and I'm curious as to how I'll feel about it. Based on the description of this album, it shouldn’t work. A lot of these songs didn’t make it on to other albums, and found their way to Physical Graffiti. A wide variety of styles are utilized on these songs. John Paul Jones was considering quitting the band. This album should sound like a patchwork of songs that had been left on the scrap heap. But instead, it sounds like a culmination of the five albums that came before it. Physical Graffiti is a magnum opus to musicianship, held together by the common thread of hard rock, and it’s really enjoyable to listen to. Led Zeppelin were fully committed to their craft, and you can feel that in every part of this album. Yes, some of the longer songs overstay their welcome a bit, but in the end, it didn’t take away too much from my enjoyment. I went into this, thinking I wouldn’t like it very much, and I think some of that feeling is because I feel like House of the Holy should be on the list, but that this album took its place. As far as my favorite songs on this album, I’m torn between “Trampled Under Foot,” “The Wanton Song,” and “The Rover.” The clavinet on “Trampled Under Foot” is excellent, and the funk elements make it one of the most unique songs in Led Zeppelin’s catalogue. The guitar riff on “The Wanton Song” is great, and I love how infectious it is. “The Rover” has my favorite guitar playing on the album. The guitar part during the chorus is fantastic, and it’s the perfect contrast to the main guitar riff of the song. Physical Graffiti, while not my favorite Led Zeppelin album (that distinction still belongs to IV), is a fantastic testament to the band’s career. While this was not their last album, it still manages to serve as a swan song to their career. Full of ambition and meticulous execution, Physical Graffiti is a journey worth taking.
Really catchy melodies. Those guitar riffs... man. Really good. The strong tracks are super strong and outweigh anything else. It gets better and better as the album progresses. I've had way more great albums lately, the algorithm is on my side. Highlights: Custard Pie Houses of the Holy Trampled Under Foot Night Flight Boogie With Stu
Yeah this album is pretty much perfect. Side A is completely flawless. "In My Time of Dying" may be one of my favorite Led Zeppelin songs. "Kashimir" is a classic. Kinda shocking that this isn't Led Zeppelin's best work. I hope we get to listen to "Led Zeppelin IV". It is....absolutely stunning. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham are essentially a supergroup by themselves. I also thought "Bron-Yr-Aur" was super interesting and not a song I would have expected for them to make. Probably a 4.5 because I know it gets even better. Liked Songs: "In My Time of Dying" , "Kashimir" , "Trampled Under Foot" , "Houses of the Holy" , "Ten Years Gone" , "Custard Pie" , "The Rover"
Liked songs (as in, actually added to Spotify Liked Songs list): Trampled Under Foot, Kashmir, In the Light, Ten Years Gone Not much to say about this album. No dislikes. 4.5
I've listened to this album many times. I never really checked the runtime, and was surprised it's well over an hour. It never feels like it. I was going to list the best tracks, but it would be over half the album. Today, In the Light and Ten Years Gone hit the hardest, with the latter being one of my favorite Zeppelin songs. What an incredible run of albums leading up to and including this one.
Great
Picture it. Summer 98 living in Halifax in an apartment in park Vic, taking classes by day and working at Wendy’s with a murderer by night. I had just bought my first beater acoustic guitar and listened to this album constantly, trying to learn the songs by ear. The last great zeppelin album. The solo on rover is magnificent.
Hard rock / blues / folk, quite a mixture. Kashmir the outstanding track
Their equivalent to The Beatles White Album, a long double album that's a little incohesive as it feels like all manner of shit was thrown to this particular wall to see what would stick, where the highs are so so so good ("Trampled Under Foot", "Houses Of The Holy", "Kashmir", "In My Time Of Dying", basically all of disc 1), but the lows are pretty meh ("Down By The Seaside", "Night Flight", "The Wanton Song", "Boogie With Stu", "Sick Again", basically all of disc 2). But it's Led Zeppelin so you can forgive most of it.
Best one so far
The Good: We’ve been informed that Graffiti can be Physical… The Bad: We can’t figure out which song really explains this concept to us… The Ugly: This leaves us wondering if LZ is just trying to pull one over us… When I saw the cover of the album this morning, I fist pumped the air, then played the record, and again, and again… and it dawned on me what a tremendous drummer JB is. I mean, holy crap good. There’s a reason LZ is considered one of the best rock bands ever, and this album highlights all that is great about them! 5*
The kings of rock. They give with gusto every time.
5 stars
Discazo!!! Con 4 bombazos de rock duro: "Trampled Under Foot", "Kashmir" , "Ten Years Gone" y "The Wanton Song".
Every song is amazing. I listened to the complete album twice at work. 10-31-2024
I think I have pointed out earlier that I do not enjoy Robert Plant's voice. Because of that I had never listened to this album and that was a mistake. This is clearly their apex and maybe the apex of rock n roll? I think I would play this album if an alien landed on earth and asked for the best and clearest example of R&R--it's just about perfect and I've only heard it once.
The best led zep album? Maybe
FUck yeah now we talking. I'll take Led Zeppelin over The Stooges any day! Ooooh Kashmir is on this album! Led Zeppelin is one of those bands that have the ability to transport me through time and makes me really feel those times somehow. Hard to describe. I can't believe Kimberly doesn't like them! The guitar in Bron-Yr-Aur is amazing! Ten Years Gone is really pretty too. Yep 5 stars!
This album goes crazyyyyyyyy
10/25 fuck yeah. Basically a guitar riff greatest hits collection.
Favorite Track: Ten Years Gone
Increíble. Un álbum doble glorioso y con unos riffs imposibles en cada canción. Una maravilla.
Already know this is brilliant.
The diversity of musical styles on this album is just unreal, with each track hitting you in its own unique way. These songs just feel like the culmination of Zeppelin's unparalleled songwriting ability and overall musicianship.
great
10
classic. really good. better than I thought it would be
One of the first albums I ever listened to, and it still is awesome. Might be my favorite Zeppelin. Opening riff of Custard Pie is awesome, Houses of the Holy is a Mt Rushmore LZ song, and Night Flight is stupidly catchy.
Beyond a doubt did my parents lack in their musical upbringing of me by not letting me explore the greatness of Led Zeppelin to the fullest. They had many albums of the greats (of their time) and many of the albums featured on this list. However, this album, though they are Zeppelin fans, was not in their collection. The range that Zeppelin proves they have here is amazing and absolutely stunning. I am, obviously, biased in the greatest sense of the word.
Of course it's five stars. It's Led Zep!!
Great album. For some reason it was the first LZ album I listened to all the way through so I've been a fan of this for years. Jimmy Page's guitar work is great and there is an incredible diversity of styles that show how great a band they are beyond the signature hard rock It's a quirk of the vinyl era that they added a few tracks to pad the length out, and I do think the first disc is stronger, but not the extent that I wouldn't give this 5*
Fantastic performances throughout . A true classic.
I do listen to Zeppelin from time to time and I am a big fan of this type of music, but it might be controversial, but Zeppelin is not my favorite band, I found that I could find them to be boring sometimes. So this is the first time I have listen to a Zeppelin album from start to finish in a long time. It has made me appreciate them more, the drumming in particular from John Bonham is amazing, I know he is always regarded as the greatest rock drummer of all time ( I'd be more of a Keith Moon man) But John Bonham and John Paul Jones, create a monster of an engine for all the songs, that it lets Robert Plant and Jimmy Page shine! Can see why this is regarded as an amazing album, and my reservations about Zeppelin been a boring band have been thrown out the window! A song like Trampled Under Foot, shows the versatility that Zeppelin has, a mix of hard rock, Motown, and psychedelic rock, this would be a hard feat for any band to pull off, but they pull it off with ease. Then to have a song like Kashmir, nearly like an operatic song. Has tension and suspense behind it, a monster of a song and an amazing feat to be able to pull of! I will be going back and revisiting Zeppelin again and really listening to them!
Thought I would like this. Loved it. Some classic well known Led Zep bangers as well as some more varied, genre busting softer tunes.
Zeppelin are legends for a reason
I'll be honest, I absolutely cannot be partial on this album. I love rock and metal, I love 70s rock specifically, and I absolutely love Led Zeppelin. I love and play the guitar, too, so Jimmy Page is a bit of an idol (for guitar only, save yourself and never look into him as a person). Robert Plant has an amazing voice, John Paul Jones was doing cool stuff with the bass and taking a way more active role than his contemporary bassists, and John Bonham was just a stupidly talented and innovative drummer that has influenced drummers for generations now. I've listened to this album front to back dozens of times, and certain songs on it, I've heard a billion and one times. Getting a 5, perfect album
I’ve talked about synchronicities on here before. Just yesterday I started listening to this album while cooking dinner so this is kind of blowing my mind. What a week. I’ve recently started wondering what a list of my favorite songs would be because of how much I love Kashmir. I say that because I just woke up to it since it’s my alarm. In fact, in order to make a song your alarm with Apple you have to have it in your library (not a playlist) so I had added Physical Graffiti to mine earlier this week hence me listening while cooking. Coincidence? As I listened today, I started wondering if this is my favorite Zepplin album. I ended up keeping the first 6 songs in a row and I think Kashmir might be my favorite Zep song, but then Whole Lotta Love…that’s a whole different conversation. But then a couple popped up that I wasn’t a huge fan of and then got a few more good ones with Night Flight and The Wonton Song. This has been a good week of music so while I’d probably call this a 4.5, I’m giving another 5 star.
I think this might be the best Led Zeppelin album in their discography. Over an hour of absolutely killer songs. Magical guitar melodies, pounding drums, mesmerizing bass lines, and iconic vocal performances. One of the best albums ever released, period. Captures such a wide range of styles and sounds while maintaining an iconic proto-metal style. The best from one of the best to ever do it
Just a truly epic album from one of the greatest musical acts we'll ever see
Most people think the name of this band came about because of the phrase "that'll go over about as well as a lead balloon", except using a zeppelin instead in order to increase the magnitude of just how ludicrous the situation was. But that's wrong. As you can plainly see, it's "led" (past tense of the verb "lead", which rhymes with "read", the present tense of the act you are performing right now), not "lead" (the metal, which rhymes with "read", the past tense of what you will have done with this increasingly lengthy sentence when you finish reading it (Parenthetically, I think it's important to point out that "reading" does NOT rhyme with the city in California named "Redding", just in case you were getting confused. Come to think of it, I could have just used the word "red" above to make things clearer, but hey, it's already written and I have more to say, so I'll leave it that way)). That's an important difference. One of the big problems with zeppelins is that they are subject to the whims of the wind and breeze, like when the Hindenburg was blown into that mooring rig and came down like a real lead (the metal) zeppelin, not to mention all that fire complicating the whole process. I imagine it was probably hot enough to melt lead (the metal, that is), but I'm pretty sure the Hindenburg was NOT made of lead, because that would be, frankly, a stupid thing to use in something that is supposed to be lighter than air, which lead (the metal) is most definitely NOT. Anyway, what this is all leading (rhymes with "reading" not "Redding", see above) to: If you actually lead a zeppelin (that's "lead", the present tense of "led"), magic things can happen. For one, they won't crash into mooring rigs and catch fire. People can get to their destinations safely and comfortably. That's an allegory for the stratospheric success of this band - similar to a led zeppelin, they were able to deliver results - some really awesome tunes over the years, a pretty cool documentary about them, and a legendary stage presence (although their album "Presence" went over a bit like a lead balloon). Or maybe they just had poor spelling skills?
I always battle if this album is too long or not. Not every song shows up at the same level but the skill and balance across genres really showcase how the band grew and what they could do. Kashmir is one of the best songs of all time. The worst Zeppelin is better than almost any band and this is some of the best Zeppelin. Ten Years Gone is such an easy song to get lost listening to. In The Light is the song I still feel I have the most to unpack in.
This album makes me want to grab my harmonica and jam along. With Led Zeppelin IV I said "They use the Blues, Rock and Folk music as a strong foundation and build a castle on that foundation." And the same is true here. The first disc goes harder but, the melodies still feel cohesive on disc two. Things are kept fresh with the change of pace. The song Black Country Woman is a bit of a stumble. I give this album like a 4.8 rounded up.
love but becomes repetitive, Good chill listen or background
Rating: 10/10 One of the greatest double albums of all time and possibly Zeppelin's best work. This album is a culmination of the band's best attributes: Plant's charismatic vocals, Page's amazing guitar riffs, Jones' melodic bass lines, and Bonham's groovy drumming. Despite its length, almost all of the songs are excellent. A timeless classic. Favorite songs: pretty much all of them. Least favorite song: Bron-Yr-Aur.
"Physical Graffiti is one of the corner stones of rock history" and "Jimmy Page is a horrible human being" go together like a horse and carriage.
4.7 I dont know why I feel guilty about giving this 5 stars. I kept trying to justify a 4 stars but I cant. This is soild from top to bottom, front to back and side to side. There is not a song on this album that I wont turn up when it comes on or when I put it on.
Every song is absolutely amazing. Favourite Songs: The Rover, Kashmir, Ten Years Gone, The Wanton Song, Boogie With Stu. Least Favourite Songs: NONE.
Excellent album front to back. Excellent guitars and snappy, toe-tappin’ tunes. I can see some elements of the heavy metal (for those that believe that Led Zeppelin is the grandfather of Heavy Metal), but it isn’t super obvious. A classic Rock & Roll album that is relistenable. 5
I've been busy while listening, but me likey
Does feel at times like a dump of material from various sessions/periods, but the highs are so stratospheric that it's impossible not to give it the full 5.
Excellence
I got this albums on a Friday and returned to it a few time over the weekend. It was a 4 after the first listen, but became a 5 after a couple more listens. There is just no bad song on this album, nothing worth tracking over. It's a great album of mostly deeper Led Zeppelin tracks.
I love Zeppelin, and this album is no different! Probably more like a 4.5 stars rather than 5. Big riffs, loud drums and some beautiful melodies. My only gripe, and something that has really made me think twice before blasting out Zeppelin in recent years is Bonhams squeaky bloody pedal. It crops up in most of the albums and once you hear it once it's THERE, there's no escaping it! These guys made mega pennies and yet didn't grease their bloody drum pedal! *Power riff* *squeak*. Sorry if this spoils future Zep experiences for all that have read this, but I needed my say.
Great rock album
Great album, real variation of songs but all led zeppelin.
Perfect record that still resonates today.
Starts bluesy, get amazing. First song on the second disk is great
Some pretty good music.....and then Kashmir .....bloody good song!
You gotta be kidding me, Beatles, Muse & Zep one after another? I'm a big Houses of the Holy apologist, but at least one song here ("Trampled Under Foot") is a retread of a HotH song ("The Crunge") but done much better. In terms of songs evoking a beach, I'd take "Down By the Seaside" over "D'yer Maker" "In the Light" and "Ten Years Gone" have grown on me substantially since I heard them years ago, which makes me wonder whether the intimidating length of this album bothered me more back then. My favourite Zep (if not this or Led Zeppelin IV) is their III, so “Black Country Woman” & “Bron-Yr-Aur” are fantastic breaks from the Rock And Roll 🪨
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
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.
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.
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
Big One!
Great album, great way to start the week.
**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
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.
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.
One of my favorite albums, and one of the best by Led Zeppelin
This is like one of my favs album. All around bangers.
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.
Todella hyvä levy. Ei ehkä samalla tavalla täydellisyyttä hipova kuin esim. debyyttialbumi. Kuitenkin loistavine biisineen 4,5 tähteä annettava eli pyöristyy ylöspäin
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.
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.
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.
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!!
I mean every song is amazing the intros are just insane
The albums first part was sounding more rich, last pieces were sounding extremely Brit.
Kashmir! I love it!
This album is a stone cold classic. The sound of a great band at the height of their powers.
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….
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
Love it
LZ really gets experimental on this one. A bloated but still 5 stars
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Not even the best album from Zeppelin, and still every song is a pleasure to listen to.
One of the greatest albums of all time. Classic Zeppelin putting out some classic jams!
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.
Incredible album, probably my favorite by Led Zeppelin. Straight bangers which is rare for a double album. Favorites are Kashmir and Trampled Under Foot.
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.
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.
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.
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
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+.
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.
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
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
Great album
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
Another top rock album ever. Kashmir? Cmon
Classic.
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.
4.5
Gema.
Been a long time since I've listened to the entire album. It's still great.
Классека епта ИН ЗЕ ЛАААЙТ ИН ЗЕ ЛАААЙТ
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.
Very Led Zeppelin
Amazing ride. 5/5
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
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.
Classic Zep
Awesome Rock And Roll!
“Custard Pie” and “Kashmir” are clear standouts, but this whole album is awesome. I mean, it went 16x platinum,