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.

Very good, who is this band

“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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

This album would be nothing without Immigrant Song.

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).

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

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

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

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

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.

I feel bad for not liking this as much as I feel like I should.

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

Super Dope

The bland of RnR, blues, folk, and even country to some extent. The mix of styled makes this record a joy to listened from the start to end. I will easily give all Zeppelin number albums a five. No question about it. Each album finds it way to my ears now and then, always picking the one Im in the mood for. What I'm in particular listen to in this album is Jones blossom from the bassist in the back to a multi instrumentalist of delicacy. The star of this album, if you ask me.

One of the best albums ever recorded

AaaaaaAAAAAAAaaaahhhhhhAAAAHHH

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.

Even while I would consider Led Zeppelin III one of the weaker albums in Zeppelin's original run. It still miles better than many other albums in this list. Quality song after quality song.

I think I like rockin’ Zeppelin slightly better than chill Zeppelin. Even so, these guys fuck.

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

I feel like I should like this album more than I did. It's a "good" album that starts out "great" with "Immigrant Song". But never really goes anywhere after that. I like their sound. And the second half of this album has a more acoustic, bluesy folk-rock sound with some nice tracks. But all in all, not what I expected. "Celebration Day" "Out on the Tiles" "Gallows Pole" "Tangerine" "That's the Way" "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp"

i owe half of musical knowledge to shrek 3,5/5 🧌

Immigrant Song and Tangerine the only real stand-outs here for me.

I wish I liked them more but they’re just ok to me.

i know it’s like objectively good (i assume) but it’s just so not my style i’m sorry

Not my fave Zep

Seemed really nice to me. I am not Led Zeppelin fan, but the music is definitely nice. It is not my cup of a tea, so I probably wont come back to it, but it was definitely worth it.

The albums whatever but that last song is so fucking awful omg

They set the bar high with "Immigrant Song" and never reached those heights again on this record.

Yeah there only needs to be two Led Zeppelin albums on this list and this is definitely not one of them

Immigrant Song! Plus a bunch of other songs...

Over the top and melodramatic. Yet most of it works. Moreso because of the frenetic guitar playing of page rather than the wailing of plant. Alongside black sabbath as the founders of British rock music but I've always found them both with the odd exception to be joyless.

My mom asked me to turn it off

Zeppelin is not a thing for me.

This Zeppelin did not achieve lift off.

Immigrant Song carries the weight.

I always think I like Led Zeppelin until I actually listen to them. Then I remember I don't like them, somehow forget that fact, and get stuck in a "like them/hate them loop." I get impatient with Led Zeppelin. Some of their stuff is great, it really is. The music is almost always better than the vocals. Their songs seem to go on for far too long. Full albums make me antsy. Led Zeppelin III is a great example of Led Zeppelin annoyance for me. It starts off great, but quickly overstays its welcome. Immigrant Song is great, the middle lags a bit with some bright spots, but by the time we get to Hats Off to (Roy) Harper, I am exhausted and over it.

Other than immigrant song this album is a snoozer.

Only a song or two that I could enjoy.

Nothing really interesting to me. Tangerine was alright but I wouldn’t listen again. Also knowing when he sang about “girl/little girl” knowing that that’s probably exactly what he meant bc of how he was carrying on back then (still?) is fucking gross.

You don't need every album by every big 70s band like Zeppelin. 'Immigrant Song' aside this is is really average and shouldn't be on this list.

Not for me. I can appreciate the artistry but I don't like it.

reeks of testosterone. how tf you make folk rock boring???

I honestly went into this as a critical listener and not wanted to give it five stars, but I could not think of any reason why I would not. It does not get as much love as I or IV, but it is wall to wall amazing songs.

Classic

Very good album

I mostly REALLY enjoyed this, you can hear the influence on their sound The Beatles made already, and the influence they’d have on bands like The White Stripes.

Täyttä timanttia 💎

Excelente álbum. Me traz boas lembranças.

*listened before the project* unconditional 5.

It's my favourite Zep album. 'Since I've been loving you' kills em everytime.

Led Zeppelin was on top of the world at this point and decided that they were gonna take a break. Plant took Page to Bron-Yr-Aur, an 18th century cottage with no running water or power. So, naturally, they composed on acoustic guitars and arranged the songs around them. The change of direction was, of course, noticeable and threw everyone for a loop... and yet, it still smashed all expectations, topping the charts on both sides of the ocean. An undeniable record.

It's hard to review an album that I have definitely listened to many many times since the songs aren't as fresh as they once were. However, Zeppelin III slaps. Immigrant Song is one that is very overplayed, but once you're past the intro, it becomes a good rocker. I do love how Zeppelin's lyrics tend to lean on mythology and LOTR-- gives them a unique charm Friends brings great drama to the album. The strings(?) in the back sound fantastic and give an ominous energy that pairs great with the acoustic. The bouncy rhythm plays with the slower chords. Celebration Day uses electric slide guitar to great effect. There's this constant up-and-down momentum to the bass and guitar that makes it a groove. I like how Plant's vocals are out of sync with the backing until the chorus where they come together. Drumming is fantastic too. I'm not the largest fan of Blues music as it tends to be on the simpler and samey side, but Since I've Been Loving You has such mastery and energy in the way that it's played where you sit in anticipation of that solo. Bron-Y-Aur Stomp is just great. I don't know how you even physically play that but for the minimal instrumentation it feels incredibly full. I love how he's just singing about his dog, too. There's just a lot of strengths on display here. The solos are tasteful, coming in when they need to but never overstaying their welcome. You can hear the blues influence but also how they completely transform that sound into their rock.

Man I love this album. This is one of those albums, that I’ve heard countless times before and am very much biased on. And admittedly, I am not a Led Zeppelin fan by any means. I find it hard to separate the art from the artist when it comes to the stolen music and other controversies, but for whatever reason this is the only album that get’s the slide. It’s A looser and more experimental album than the other two albums that precede it, Led Zeppelin III is more eccentric than other albums of theirs and has more folk and country influenced tracks on it, particularly in the second half. Blues was always at the core of their style but previously they’d played it in the style of hard psychedelic rock and heavy metal (for the time at least). Here, they play with acoustic guitars more. Weirdly the obvious outlier is the opener, Immigrant Song, which sounds like no other hard rock song ever recorded. Just an insane rhythm with that wild scream as a hook. Since I've Been Loving You is a stunner too. Amazing slow burn with some terrific vocal riffing from Robert Plant near the end. Also anyone who knows me, probably knows that Bron-y-aur Stomp is one of my favorite songs of all time. Which might be the reason the album is bumped from a 4 to a 5. Did I need to hear this before I die? For sure

Been a long while since I gave this whole album a listen.....forgot how great it was. May be my second fav after Physical Graffiti

A fantastic album top to bottom, with exquisite musicianship from this legendary foursome. Their excellence truly shines on the epic 7-minute track Since I've Been Loving You, where a great variety of instruments underscores the deep sound and emotion conveyed in the song. Plant's vocals are at the peak of his ability while John Paul Jones underscores the emotion in the vocals with driving organ, strings, and bass. Gallows Pole is another sorrowful song that references a traditional English folk piece, which is a treat among music that so often features themes from American southern blues. Other songs feature more upbeat tempos, like the famous Immigrant Song, which kicks off the album with an exciting high-tempo rock tune for the ages. Ultimately, the song is closed out with the toe-tapping Bron-Y-aur-Stomp, which is a fine song to highlight Bonham's characteristic drumming. Hats off To (Roy) Harper is a bonus track among the album, as far as I'm concerned. This album is truly an underrated collection of some of Zeppelin's finest work and I find myself surprised by it upon each return.

Listened the album on venyl. Just beautiful!

There’s an outside chance Jack White has listened to Led Zeppelin

Banger after banger. I can’t stop playing this help

Legends, no notes

Fantastic album, will listen again and again.

Favourite: that’s the way

Rating: 9/10

Finally letting some damn led out.

Overall: 9/10 For a long time, I couldn't get into this album. For some reason, nothing really stood out and I just saw it as the Zeppelin album that has Immigration Song. Then, one day, I was listening to some songs on shuffle and a few songs from III popped up and I actually really liked them. I ended up putting the full album on and everything clicked. I just love the atmosphere of this album. There's something about it that just feels magical compared to the other Zeppelin albums. It was obviously a stylistic change from the first two albums due to the more acoustic nature of the songs, but it works really well. It's still probably my 5th favourite Zeppelin album, but I'm glad that I finally got to a point that I could enjoy it. I usually need to be in a specific III mood, but when I'm in that mood nothing else can scratch the itch. Fav Song: Out On the Tiles

Hadn't listened to this much before but great

спасибо

Wow, never listened start to finish. Brilliant

Great

Good album bitch

-UHHHHH BABY SINCE I BEEN LOVIN U YEAAAAA - iLOVELOVELOVE

After the opening salvo of the thunderous "Immigrant Song", replete with otherworldly vocals from Robert Plant, you could be forgiven for thinking that Led Zeppelin III was simply a continuation of its predecessor. It is not. Instead, it is a far more subtle and eclectic affair. While the hard rock DNA remains, the album breathes with folk and blues influences that showcase a band in truly wonderful form. Those folk influence were born largely from Robert Plant and Jimmy Page’s retreat to Bron-Y-Aur (pronounced ‘Bron-er-ire’), a remote cottage in North Wales, and their inclusion of "Gallows Pole" is probably the pinnacle of their folk-rock songs. Even decades later, the sonic quality of the recording remains impeccable. For me, the standout has always been the superb blues masterpiece, "Since I've Been Loving You". For those with their hearing still intact (alas, not me!), I recommend donning a pair of headphones; you can actually hear the audible squeak of John Bonham’s bass drum pedal! For a further treat, the live version from The Song Remains The Same soundtrack is quite stellar. A special mention must go to the artwork. The original sleeve is stunningly creative, and for the vinyl collectors out there, it is well worth sourcing an original pressing to appreciate the rotating "volvelle" wheel. Led Zeppelin III is a personal favourite. One could argue there are "better" albums in their discography—II, IV, or Physical Graffiti—but that is really splitting hairs. This is a five-star record through and through. It was also a joy to see Robert Plant recently with Saving Grace; hearing him revisit tunes from this era made for a truly wonderful night. Side one 1 "Immigrant Song" (5/5) 2 "Friends" (5/5) 3 "Celebration Day" (5/5) 4 "Since I've Been Loving You" (5/5) 5 "Out on the Tiles" (4/5) Side two 1 "Gallows Pole" (5/5) 2 "Tangerine" (4/5) 3 "That's the Way" (5/5) 4 "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" (5/5) 5 "Hats Off to (Roy) Harper" (4/5) Total - 47 Average - 4.7 216/1001 121/216 albums reviewed were new to me.

Outstanding album that helped define blues-infused rock and roll.

Perfect. Because of course.

Led Zeppelinin kolmas oli jopa parempi kuin muistinkaan. Tällä levyllä yhtyeen soundissa on paljon vaikutteita akustisesta folkista, mutta bluesia ja hard rockia ei ole unohdettu. Biisimateriaali on erittäin tasokasta ja myös monet vähemmän tunnetuista raidoista ovat tosi kovia. Harmi vain että kaksi viimeistä kappaletta eivät ole erityisen hyviä. Kyseessä on kuitenkin niin hyvä albumikokonaisuus, että pisteet uskaltaa pyöristää täyteen viiteen tähteen.

Squeeze my lemon