Led Zeppelin III

3.8 + Look, I just find Led Zeppelin exhausting. Whenever I hear them I think of my douchey college roommate expounding on how they were “revolutionary.” So, fine, yes this album is terrific - it’s 10 solid tracks with killer drums, piercing vocals and searing guitar. Braun-Yaur Stomp rocks my nuts off. My problem though is that it’s a dialed up sound. It’s like owning a Lamborghini. If all you need is to run out for milk and eggs, driving a supercar can feel like a chore. Same with Led Zeppelin. Sometimes I don’t want music to sound so maxed out. So my college roommate can suck it.

Sets the bar high with Immigrant Song and then never comes close again to matching that energy. I needed a nap halfway through.

“Led Zeppelin III” by Led Zeppelin (1970) Clearly the most underrated album by Led Zeppelin, this work deserves a serious listen by every music lover. Venturing into an eclectic mix of rock, blues, and even Celtic folk, Page, Plant, Jones and Bonham produced music of the highest caliber. “Since I’ve Been Loving You” is arguably the best blues rock song of all time—listen to the buildup to the most soulful scream ever recorded (at 5:30-6:20). Jones on bass & keyboards and Bonham on drums give exquisite, inventive performances, and Page’s guitar playing (rhythm AND lead) is stellar. But Plant’s unique vocal quality and range pull the passion right out of you. Dark & dank comic relief on “Gallows Pole” followed by the wistful “Tangerine” and the soul-wrenching “That’s the Way”—music to turn you inside out and back again. This is not top 40. This is actual music. 5/5

My fav Zeppelin album and another listen didn’t budge that truth. It has it all!

Very good, who is this band

This is one of my all time favorites. Zeppelin at their most varied, including crushing blues, heavy metal, acoustic and folk. Since I've Been Loving You is among my all time favore

I've been a fan of this album for, I shit you not, 20 years. East 5 stars for me. Celebration Day is the weakest song on the album, and that's saying something. Don't tell Stairway, but Tangerine is the best thing that Led Zeppelin ever did. DONT @ ME

While hard rock influences were still present, such as on "Immigrant Song", acoustic-based songs such as "Gallows Pole" and "That's the Way" showed Led Zeppelin were capable of playing different styles successfully.

A fun folksy romp, with one of the most criminally underrated Zep songs (Friends). It has a few duds, however, and doesn't hit quite as high of highs as some of their other works.

of its time, of our time, of all time.

I, II, III, and Physical Graffiti all make appearances on the 1001 albums list. I love me some Led Zeppelin, but that seems like overkill. Especially because LZIII was critically panned when it came out, damned both for being less aggressive than its predecessors (Melody Maker) and for not being substantially different (Lester Bangs). Perhaps this album was included because it foreshadows Led Zeppelin's later work--Arabic modes and English folk songs both make their first appearance on LZIII. But I'm going to ignore LZIII's place in music history. Is it any good? The leadoff track, Immigrant Song, is relentless and menacing, driven by a staccato pedal point and Robert Plant's double-tracked vocals. A prominent tri-tone and a bridge that leads to nowhere, ending on a flatted 6th, contribute to the track's edge. Friends is a spooky modal tune, feature a flatted 5th and a minor 2nd. The arrangement is both sparse and ingenious, with strings handling a countermelody while Jimmy Page pounds out a rhythmic drone on the bottom. The song ends on a gorgeous synth drone from John Paul Jones, which leads into the next tune, Celebration Day. Here, Jimmy Page repurposes a riff from Robert Johnson's Terraplane Blues, but completely makes it his own. The chorus is pure pop. John Bonham's pounding drums seal the deal. Since I've Been Loving You is one of Led Zep's patented supercharged blues workouts--they wring out every last drop of emotion and intensity from the tune. Out On The Tiles is anchored by an extended Jimmy Page riff, woven together with Plant's vocal. The band is killer throughout the first half of LZIII. What guitarist Jimmy Page lacks in precision, he makes up for in taste, tone, and arranging prowess. John Bonham was the most powerful rock drummer of the era; sorry, Keith Moon. And the band's secret weapon is John Paul Jones, who plays keyboards with consummate taste, as well as bass. The second half of LZIII is less bombastic, which presents a problem for some fans, but is it really the weak link that critics claim it to be? Gallows Pole is a powerful rendering of an old English folk tune, driven along by mandolin, banjo, and John Bonham's kickass drums. Bron-Y-Aur Stomp has a more basic arrangement, but it's effective nonetheless. The softer tunes, Tangerine and That's The Way, are cunningly arranged and cast a melancholy spell. The weakest tune in the bunch is Hats Off To (Roy) Harper, which is 4 minutes of raunchy blues slide guitar paired with Robert Plant's processed vocals, in which he seemingly randomly spouts snippets of various blues lyrics. But even there, I appreciate how Jimmy Page recasts a traditional blues into something contemporary, utilizing the simplest of means. So, what's the verdict? I personally prefer Led Zep's harder side, but they pull off their more acoustically oriented stuff with skill, too. I prefer I, II, IV, and Physical Graffiti, but LZIII is pretty damned good.

Saved Prior: Immigrant Song Not Saved: 10. Hats off To (Roy) Harper Saved: 9. Tangerine 8. Bron-Y-Aur Stomp 7. Celebration Day 6. Since I've Been Loving You 5. Friends 4. Out on the Tiles 3. That's the Way 2. Gallows Pole 1. Immigrant Song Overall Notes: Led Zeppelin clicked for me during this album. I genuinely enjoyed every song on this album except the last one, and all for different reasons. Immigrant Song is what I imagine people who like heavy metal think heavy metal sounds like all the time. If it all sounded like that, I'd be a fan. Apparently this album is a transitionary album for Zep, can't wait to hear more.

OMG. 16 year old me is sooo excited. Probably my favorite zep albums. LOVE the acoustics. Best opening ever. I've listened to this a thousand times. LOVE

J'ai énormement apprécié le clin d'oeil de Led Zeppelin à son public français, avec la présence d'un Nikos Aliagas absolument déchaîné sur la totalité de l'album. Ce dernier commence par nous donner les dernières actus sur Lolo Ferrari, avant de nous parler du Festival de Cannes à venir. Ensuite, il repétera à intervalles réguliers ses phrases telles que "Salut c'est Nikos" ou encore "ça buzze ça tweete". Enfin, il nous proposera un tour d'horizon de l'actu people en moins de 60 secondes.

One of the first albums I bought on CD, essentially because I got "Hammer of the Gods" out of the library one summer and was obsessed with the band despite having never really heard them (!). Luckily, this was an excellent choice. Goddam, what a record - the sound, the songs, the atmosphere all incredible. "Friends", "Since I've Been Loving You", "Gallows Pole", "Tangerine" - can play all of this in my head from memory despite having not heard it for 30 years. Is it my favorite? Probably. Is it their best? Probably, although there are a few contenders. Just fucking great, so happy to spend time with it in full again. Could only be better if it included "Hey, Hey, What Can I Do?" but that's what playlists are for

Zeppelin. No better rock band. Best song on III: since I’ve been loving you

You know Led Zeppelin, they play bluesy rock really hard but I would say if you're into weird shit, this may be your favorite one. In other words, I think this some of their best, has a lot of depth to its sound.

Saw the album cover then heard the opening riff of Immigrant Song in my head. Satisfying.

Listened to this one before, thought it was great and then never came back to it. So I'm very glad the generator got me to relisten, since this really is a masterpiece. Like most people, my favorite is the Immigrant dong (i'm leaving the typo there).

Also known as the "Zep goes to the countryside to holiday together in a rural cottage and (mostly) gets in touch with their softer side" album! I have a memory of first discovering this record when I borrowed the CD from my local library in my early teens...and thinking, "Huh--this isn't like the first two albums at all." It grew on me from there. LZ III is a super satisfying listen, with some of the group's most memorable uptempo stuff (the heavy Immigrant Song and jaunty Gallows Pole) and quietest (the twangy Tangerine and That's the Way) that they put out over the years. As is pointed out in the 1,001 Albums book note about LZ III, it's clear when Jimmy Page came up with the 12-string melody for "Tangerine" that he/they were building the core intro for the mega-epic Stairway to Heaven (whether they knew it or not at the time). Throw this record on while you're driving to your own rural getaway for some fellowship with nature. You'll be glad you did. Wikipedia factoids: *The album was one of the most anticipated of 1970, and its shipping date was held up by the intricate inner sleeve design based around a volvelle, with numerous images visible through holes in the outer cover. (this allowed for rotating the inside image to display different images through the cut-outs in the album's outer sleeve.) *Following an exhausting concert tour of North America that spring (1969), lead singer Robert Plant recommended to guitarist and producer Jimmy Page that they should retreat to Bron-Yr-Aur, an 18th-century cottage in Snowdonia, Wales, on a hilltop overlooking the Dyfi Valley, three miles (4.8 km) north of the market town Machynlleth. Plant had spent holidays there with his family. This remote setting had no running water or electric power, which encouraged a slight change of musical direction for the band towards an emphasis on acoustic arrangements. Page later explained that the tranquillity of Bron-Yr-Aur stood in sharp contrast to the continual touring of 1969, affecting the overall tone of the songwriting and dominance of acoustic guitars. *With Led Zeppelin III, the group's songwriting dynamic also changed: from Page's domination of the first two albums towards a more democratic situation in which all four group members contributed their own compositions and ideas. *Plant wrote all of the lyrics, with the exception of "Tangerine." Standouts: Immigrant Song, Friends, Celebration Day, Since I've Been Loving You, Gallows Pole, Tangerine, That's the Way, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp

The Led Zep record thats ok to like if you’re an indie rocker.

Led Zeppelin at their most subdued, but each song still incredibly well written and interesting. This record focuses on traditional folk once the chaos of Immigrant Song is over, which is enjoyable but leaves little room for Bonham to shine. Best Tracks: - Immigrant Song - Out On The Tiles - Tangerine Worst Tracks: - Hats Off To (Roy) Harper Rating: 7/10

Solid album but a few too many slow tracks for me. Led zep 4 is way better

This album would be nothing without Immigrant Song.

Immigrant song - what a start to an album! Friends - Now we've gone a bit prog. Not the most melodic song I've ever heard End review - Aside from the couple of good songs "Immigrant Song" and "black dog", the rest was unmemorable.

Really poor zeppelin album. Weak instrumentals throughout and nothing super memorable. The acoustic guitar is not it. Thankfully followed by a banger Zeppelin IV

I really really dig it. Not bad for a Sabbath cover band

I like Zeppelin but I’m not sure I’ve ever listened to a full album of theirs before. Great album!

Good gravy this is good shit. Not the *best* LZ, but so good.

gets a 5 for immigrant song alone.. brilliant and not even in my top 2 LZ albums

Nice set of classics.

The 'acoustic' album with plenty of electric guitar! Not as many famous tracks, but still packed with invention and ideas.

Great mix of rock and acoustic tunes, showcasing the bands versatility. Combined with pages vocals and I really enjoyed this album. Immigrant song and Tangerine two all timer songs

Initially disappointed grew to enjoy it throughout the day … it doesn’t have the spike hard non stop energy of I but it’s beautiful in its progressions , the guitar is forever amazing … the folky mellow tracks are a weaker spot imo but it is distinctly and in all the good ways , led zeppelin

No. 293/1001 Immigrant Song 5 Friends 4 Celebration Day 4 Since I've Been Loving You 5 Out On the Tiles 5 Gallows Pole 4 Tangerine 5 That's the Way 4/5 Bron-Y-Aur Stomp 3/5 Hats Off to (Roy) Harper 3/5 Average: 4,2 For me the last 2 songs couldn’t keep up in quality with the other songs. Otherwise an excellent record. I'm excited for the day I get IV.

Didn't like the first half, second was tremendous!

Second half of album better than first half

9/10. So good. Probably the first one I wanted to listen to again because I enjoyed it so much. Guitar playing is fantastic with memorable solos full of feeling, vocals are brilliant. The riffs are simple but cut deep, some really second to none hook writing, with my favourites being 'Immigrant Song', 'Tangerine' (which feels like a precursor to stairway to heaven) and 'Since I've Been Loving You' but honestly it was consistent the whole way. Had to be my first five.

as dritte Studioalbum der britischen Rockband Led Zeppelin, das 1970 veröffentlicht wurde. Das Album markiert eine gewisse stilistische Weiterentwicklung im Vergleich zu den beiden vorherigen Veröffentlichungen der Band, da es mehr akustische Elemente und folkige Einflüsse aufweist. Während die ersten beiden Alben eher von Blues und Hard Rock dominiert waren, experimentiert die Band auf Led Zeppelin III stärker mit verschiedenen Genres und Sounds. Das Album wurde in den Olympic Studios in London aufgenommen, mit weiteren Aufnahmen in Headley Grange, einem abgelegenen Landhaus in Hampshire, wo die Band für die Produktion des Albums ebenfalls eine kreative Umgebung fand. Herausragende Songs auf dem Album sind „Immigrant Song“, das mit seiner kraftvollen, nordischen Thematik und dem markanten Riff einen festen Platz in der Rockgeschichte hat, sowie das ruhigere „Tangerine“ und das akustische „Gallows Pole“, das die folkigen Elemente des Albums unterstreicht. Das Genre lässt sich als eine Mischung aus Hard Rock, Folk und Blues bezeichnen. Besonders der Einsatz von akustischen Gitarren und experimentellen Soundstrukturen zeigt den musikalischen Reifeprozess der Band. Die Mitglieder von Led Zeppelin, die allesamt britischer Herkunft sind, – Robert Plant (Gesang), Jimmy Page (Gitarre), John Paul Jones (Bass, Keyboard) und John Bonham (Schlagzeug) – leisten auf diesem Album einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Rockmusik, indem sie ihre Vielseitigkeit und Kreativität unter Beweis stellen. Insgesamt ist Led Zeppelin III ein interessantes und abwechslungsreiches Werk, das den Übergang der Band zu einer komplexeren musikalischen Ausdrucksweise zeigt, ohne ihre Wurzeln im Hard Rock zu verlieren. Für Fans der Band ist es ein wichtiger Teil ihres künstlerischen Schaffens, auch wenn es im Vergleich zu anderen Alben wie Led Zeppelin IV oder Physical Graffiti weniger kommerziellen Erfolg hatte.

Один из любимых альбомов LZ и, наверное вообще.

My first LZ album and wow this was great

A classic

Yes. Boss album. Not heard a whole Led Zep before.

4.5

Really good

I like Led Zeppelin. They were a fine heavy rock band. I don’t understand why they are held up as huge innovators, The Beatles of the ‘70s, and I hate that they stole songs wholesale from the likes of Willie Dixon and that some biographers continue to justify the theft because “they made them better songs.” Then again, those biographers also reveal that the band, particularly Bonham and Page, along with manager Peter Grant were basically horrible cunts. That said, rant over and getting back to the music, they did make good records, and Page knew how to produce them. This may have been the first LZ studio album I heard in full (I had put The Song Remains the Same on my Christmas list, thinking that as Deep Purple’s Made in Japan was them at their best, Zeppelin live would be similar - they’re not) as a school friend had it. And it is excellent, one of my favourites. It was poorly reviewed due to the number of acoustic songs on the second side but, Page being a better acoustic player than on electric, it is these numbers that really shine - listen to the space in the lovely “That’s the Way” or “Tangerine”. Never the blues master that Clapton, Taylor, Green and Beck were, Page does shine on “Since I’ve Been Loving You” and “Immigrant Song” is the original Viking metal around which a whole sub-genre has grown. LZ III is a proper album, not just a collection of songs - the way the bubbling synth at the end of “Friends” carries into “Celebration Day” and then disappears forever is excellent. So, when you strip away all the mythology and cultish worship, what you have is a damn fine album by a damn fine rock band. No more, no less, but that should be enough.

Own it, love it, always have, always will! Released in my mid teens as I was making my way through the end of school and finding my way into college, right about when I started learning guitar and was infatuated with video games. “Girl From Mars”, “Oh Yeah”, “Angel Interceptor” and “Kung Fu” are some of favourites. All were perfect for my teenage angst, lust and confusion. Solid 5 for this one.

Nice

Classic zeppelin. I first listened to this album on my first flight to Japan 20 years ago. Something about this album captures the feeling of flying over the middle of nowhere to some mysterious place. Weird place and weird week. Zeppelin 3 is the soundtrack of that feeling for me

If it didn’t end on such a dud it would be the best led zep. Immagrant song is of course a classic but it’s consistently good from beautiful acoustic tracks like friends and tangerine and riffy ones like celebration day and out of the tiles a few others and blusey masterpiece since I’ve been loving you 5/5

Yeah, what else can be said, this was amazing. Been a while since I listened to a full album from LZ and gladly, this is front to back bangers. I’m in awe of the performances across the board, and there’s such a great variety of sounds throughout the album. Rating: 5

Brilliant. Rock, folk blues. They could do it all. And with feeling!

Right off the bat they are screaming about Valhalla, hard to beat that. The rest of the album was enjoyable as well, maybe it's time for me to give Led Zeppelin another chance.

Take all the stars. I'm sure there will be plenty of people saying Led Zeppelin and this album is overrated. Those people are dumb. Banger after banger from start to finish.

Excellent all around.

Love me some acoustic Zep. Since I've Been Loving you and Bron Y'aur Stomp are two of my all time faves.

I realize it’s controversial but it’s my favorite Led Zeppelin album and I will not apologize for it

C’mon, it’s Led Zeppelin. How could it be anything but 5 star

Favorite!

Really enjoyed this album. I liked the variety between the tracks. Starts out strong with immigrant song then had some nice more acoustic tracks.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH AH

Day 21: Led Zeppelin III - Led Zeppelin. Led Zeppelin Album 1/5. Ah, yes, The Led Zeppelin tetralogy. Led Zeppelin burst into the music scene like fire. Their run of four self-titled albums is impeccable, and I cannot think of any artists besides Peter Gabriel who came close to having a run of four self-titled albums like that. Some time ago, I believed that the most essential music one must listen to is the Led Zeppelin tetralogy (I now believe that The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd is even more essential than the Led Zeppelin tetralogy). The third album of the tetralogy is often regarded as the weakest one. However, I find it very difficult to rank the four albums, for they are simply so amazing. Led Zeppelin III features both Tangerine and Immigrant Song. Both of them are among my personal favourite Led Zeppelin songs. I love the more folksy structure of the album. It is very dynamic, and it flows very well. As usual, the instrumentation is fantastic. I believe that everybody should listen to Led Zeppelin's first four albums at least once. What a collection! Personal Enjoyment: 5/5. How Much It Belongs Here: 5/5.

more led zeppelin! and another contender for a legendary rock album that must be preserved for generations to come. from the moment the record starts till the millisecond it ends, this album is consistently good. sir robert plant is a wailer, and he's going to make sure his voice leaves a permanent mark in your brain. there's so much gold in these 40-something minutes... do these guys have a bad album?

Um clássico sempre será um clássico. A virtuosidade da guitarra impressiona demais!

It’s pretty righteous throughout - maybe top ten openings with Immigrant Song, but goes on to hit right on different registers.

Hard to not give this a 5 stars. Great songs. Immigrant song and Tangerine were classics in my music listening when in high school. I could always throw this album on for a listen.

I fucking love Led Zeppelin

Gallows Pole might be my favourite Led Zeppelin song.

I didn't expect the range shown on this album. The heavier rock and blues stuff I was completely expecting, but the folky and country stuff threw me a curveball. I really wasn't expecting banjo and mandolin, spoons (?) and bongos (?). The steel guitars was also a surprise but didn't seem that crazy. There's a lot of depth here, the harder stuff rocks, the slower stuff rocks, even the acoustic stuff has some experimental vibes and that all rocks.

I loved it so much. Listened to it all weekend. I had never listened to this full album before so it was a treat. I’m very much a fan of the folksy, acoustic, bluesy sides of Zep and this album offers it. If I could swap maybe Celebration Day and Hey, Hey What Can I Do? It might be a perfect album for me.

My favorite Zeppelin. Tangerine, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp, Immigrant Song. So varied and doesn't grow as stale as II and IV

Probably my favourite album as a teenager. Despite Bonhams squeaky drum peddle making the occasional appearance, an easy 5 stars.

Music of all times and all kinds.

4.7 2x catch up 1/6/25

5/7 Clasico

Good stuff

This is one of the first albums I bought. Judging by the year of release, it must have been relatively old at the time. But I thought the music was great, the cover art was fascinating and I had enough pocket money for it. Now, after a long time, I've listened to it again in its entirety. Even though I've rightly forgotten about it a bit, I still think it's great. Maybe I'll listen to it more often now. 5/5

A lot of great songs

I have a little problem with Zeppelin... After many years listening to their songs, i'm not able to listen to a single album anymore! So thanks 1001albunsgenerator! You made me do a Zeppathon today... 5 stars of course.

"Led Zeppelin III" is the third album by English rock band Led Zeppelin. The band wanted to show they could play any style and upon a retreat to a Wales cottage, lead vocalist Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page wrote and created more acoustic and folk-based songs. They also used a wider range of instruments including synths, organs, mandolins banjos and spoons. Amazingly the album initially had mixed reviews but is now acknowledged as a turning point and milestone for the band. Commercially, the album hit #1 in the UK and US. Not all is acoustic and folksy as the band comes out roaring in "The Immigrant Song." Page and bands' driving riffs and beat. Plant's howling vocals. The song was inspired by a trip to Iceland and is about the Vikings' invasion of England. Page brings out the folk-acoustic guitar in "Friends." There's a pyschedelic edge. John Paul Jones adds a string arrangement. A moog synth connects directly into "Celebration Day." A monotone guitar drone gives way and the band kicks in. Lots of layered guitars. A great pace to this song. "Since I've Been Loving You" is their only bluesy jam on the album. It's slower with Jones on the organ. It's one of my favorite blues song from them. John Bonham wrote "Out on the Tiles." Once you know that, you really notice that he's really playing lead drums. Page and Jones follow his drum parts. A start-stop-start tempo. A very good deeper cut. The band stresses the acoustic on Side Two. "Gallows Pole" is a traditional English song. Acoustic guitar, banjo and mandolin. The song builds with the pace picking up. Backing vocals and Page on the electric guitar. The acoustic guitar sets the the mood for "Tangerine." One of the album's highlights as Plant's vocals are emotional. He layers them too. A dreamy electric guitar solo. The album closes with "Hats off to (Roy) Harper." Page's guitar has an interesting distorted sound, kind of fusing folk and psychedelia. Plant's vocals are fed through a vibrato amp. It's a blues covet and a tribute folk guitarist Roy Harper. This album goes through a number of styles: rock, folk, blues, folk and pyschedelic. The songs don't just rely on Page's guitar with the added strings, organ, strings, banjo, mandolin and even spoons (Soungarden was taking notes). Plant really showed his vocal range on the second, acoustic side not just relying on his howls. The band took some chances and mostly everything worked. I can't say it is most favorite Zeppelin but I do reach for it quite a bit. A great album.

A really good album. Probably not where I'd point someone just starting with zeppelin but I do think this has sole more of their restrained and thoughtful songs

вот тут буду кратка потому что можно уложиться в три слова Я ЭТО ЛЮБЛЮ а если поподробнее то мне всегда нравились лед зеппелин но я знала только их хиты и вот я впервые слушаю не сборник а конкретно их альбом и теперь останавливаться вообще не хочется,дальше надо слушать 1-4 ледзепы и сравнивать какой нравится больше и тд я чувствую себя совершенно там где нужно когда слушаю эту потрясающую музыку

красота музыки видна в этом альбоме, спасибо вам

Non c’è la canzone “Led Zeppelin 3” ma si perdona

Leading off with Immigrant Song is wild

Very Classic. To be honest, I didn't listen to it again because I know it so well. And it's hard to say much about it apart from it's very very good. The electric side vs the acoustic side is a neat idea. I mean... yeah! It's Led Zep 3! Maximum points. Five flaming zeppelins out of five.

Classic!

My friends called this the "guitarist album" which I never really understood. Just classic driving rock n blues

shit vad bra det här var. bara hört immigrant song innan. men since ive been loving you var ju en jäkla fullträff. gallows pole och thats the way, bron-y-aur stomp är också fett bra. jag gillar att det är lika olika stilar på låtarna och verkligen inte enformigt utan att det blir spretigt.

Nice

A classic for all eternity!

This is one of my all time favorites. Zeppelin at their most varied, including crushing blues, heavy metal, acoustic and folk. Since I've Been Loving You is among my all time favorites. 5⭐️

Just perfect. Especially played through. I love how you can see IV developing after the natural progression of the first three albums.

Led Zep records come in two varieties : A. This album FUCKS B. This is an album for nerds who read Books. Namely, Tolkien. Well, where does this one fall on the FUCKS - BOOKS spectrum? Ask the puddle on my chair

Rarely encountered in the wild, but now I have, yes, this is just excellent. I do not like the screaming vocals, they just annoy me, but the musicianship, of, so very very niiiiice. Thank you world. Another album to put into my 'i enjoy this very much' pile.

I love this album. As a coherent album, it's among their best. Every song is where it should be and flow seems nearly perfect. "Hats Off to Roy Harper" is the only track the album could really lose, but it's still a fun closer. The transition from "Friends" into "Celebration Day" might be my one of my favorite transitions ever, and still gives me goose bumps every time I hear it. I also always loved the spinning inner cover sleeve too!

This is my fave of the self titled zeppelin albums.

I’m pretty sure I said this when I got their 2nd album, but Zeppelin is probably my favorite classic rock band. Something about their style just always clicks with me. This was 40 minutes of just fantastic music, and it makes me wish more classic rock acts clicked with me the way they do.

This may arguably be the weakest of their first four albums (for me), but hell if it isn't a masterpiece anyhow. Out of the gate with Immigrant Song is one of the strongest openers in all rock.

First time I’ve listened to a Led Zeppelin album in full. Love the wide range of styles, especially vocals and guitar. The blues through-line particularly appeals to me and makes what would otherwise be a somewhat scattered mix of songs cohere. Listening notes: (1) I was today years old when I realized that “Immigrant Song” is not by Rush (lel). (2) Celebration Song sounds like it could be on White Stripes’ self-titled (‘99); I never appreciated the LZ influence on Jack White. (3) Tangerine <3.