Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin IV
About time I got around to this one! Probably my favorite Led Zeppelin album, closely followed by Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti. Led Zeppelin IV's just... wow...
1. Black Dog: This is the epitome of rock n' roll. Bonham's drumming blows me away in this song! You can feel the surge of power from that man behind the drum kit, it's great. Plant's vocals are superb, as always. Groovy song, great rhythm, there's just no complaints. THIS, my friends, is a true album opener. 9.5/10
2. Rock N' Roll: If you can't recognize this song after hearing it, and if you're an American, then you have been living under a rock your entire life. Page's guitar work in this song is great; I can't decide whether the drums or the guitar carry this song. It's almost as though the roles have reversed - the drums are the song's signature quality, and the guitar carries it along. Another fast-paced, Zeppelin rock song. 9/10
3. The Battle of Evermore: Quite a bit different than "Rock N' Roll." Simply put, a hauntingly beautiful composition by Zeppelin and some fantastic, raw vocals from Plant - I've actually gotten chills listening to this song! I don't think how many people realize that Plant has a pretty good range for a rock singer, and it's really demonstrated in this song. Personally, I love this song, but if you can't hack slow songs, then you might not dig. But I think it's a masterpiece. 9/10
4. Stairway to Heaven: I can't give this song a proper description. Number one reason is I couldn't give it justice. It's a work of art, lyrically, musically, whateverly. It's fucking beautiful, man! For some poor, unprivileged soul who has never heard it before, it might start off a BIT slow in the beginning, but trust me, it is one of the best songs ever written. One of the best by Led Zeppelin. 15/10
5. Misty Mountain Hop: I'll probably be using the word "groovy" when I describe Led Zeppelin. For instance, this song is groovy. Page's guitar playing, MMM! That's all I have to say. Plant's vocals gradually impress me more and more as the song progresses. The distortion handle-thing (forgive me, I'm not big on guitar terminology) that Page uses gives this song it's signature. I think every Zeppelin song has some sort of signature quality, wouldn't you say? 9/10
6. Four Sticks: Bonham. FOUR STICKS! Two in each hand. I love that man. I am honestly so captivated by the drumming in this song, I don't know the lyrics past the beginning, when Plant starts off with "baby..." It almost has the Indian-tribal dance feel to it, and it makes me think of a train chugging along. The guitar playing's good, maintains that vibe I was talking about, the vocals are good, but the drumming! I'll say it again. I love John Bonham. He's the greatest drummer who has, and who ever will, grace the planet. Not only is he talented, but he also has so much passion! Like in this song, even when the drumming's not complicated, you can... feel the love, you know? 9/10
7. Going to California: At some part in your life, you've had to hear this song. Plant's vocals dominate in this composition, and Page's guitar playing is very... pure... this is going to sound weird, but there must have been some angelic force possessing them at the time, because it's just beautiful. The lyrics are standout in this song, as well. For me, it's like the song touches my soul or something, yeah it's definitely another favorite. 10/10
8. When the Levee Breaks: This is how to end an album! Frickin' amazing, man. The drumming carries this song, and the harmonica owns this song, I'm not even kidding! The guitar has this almost-Western feel to it, almost every aspect of the song does. When the song began, I was blown away by its signature sound. Like Four Sticks, this song always makes me think of a train coasting along railroad tracks in one of those old black-and-white films, when the picture's partly fading, or mines back in 1849... It's not fast-pased unlike most songs, it kind of rambles on, like a train! It can last as long as it wants to, though. I'm not complaining. 10/10.
There's not a bad song on this album. If you think you might want to try some Zeppelin, I... wouldn't recommend this album. Don't get me wrong, it's one of the best things to ever happen to Planet Earth, but each song is so different from the next, you'd have trouble getting a good feel for the band. I would recommend Physical Graffiti as a first Zeppelin CD.
1. Black Dog: This is the epitome of rock n' roll. Bonham's drumming blows me away in this song! You can feel the surge of power from that man behind the drum kit, it's great. Plant's vocals are superb, as always. Groovy song, great rhythm, there's just no complaints. THIS, my friends, is a true album opener. 9.5/10
2. Rock N' Roll: If you can't recognize this song after hearing it, and if you're an American, then you have been living under a rock your entire life. Page's guitar work in this song is great; I can't decide whether the drums or the guitar carry this song. It's almost as though the roles have reversed - the drums are the song's signature quality, and the guitar carries it along. Another fast-paced, Zeppelin rock song. 9/10
3. The Battle of Evermore: Quite a bit different than "Rock N' Roll." Simply put, a hauntingly beautiful composition by Zeppelin and some fantastic, raw vocals from Plant - I've actually gotten chills listening to this song! I don't think how many people realize that Plant has a pretty good range for a rock singer, and it's really demonstrated in this song. Personally, I love this song, but if you can't hack slow songs, then you might not dig. But I think it's a masterpiece. 9/10
4. Stairway to Heaven: I can't give this song a proper description. Number one reason is I couldn't give it justice. It's a work of art, lyrically, musically, whateverly. It's fucking beautiful, man! For some poor, unprivileged soul who has never heard it before, it might start off a BIT slow in the beginning, but trust me, it is one of the best songs ever written. One of the best by Led Zeppelin. 15/10
5. Misty Mountain Hop: I'll probably be using the word "groovy" when I describe Led Zeppelin. For instance, this song is groovy. Page's guitar playing, MMM! That's all I have to say. Plant's vocals gradually impress me more and more as the song progresses. The distortion handle-thing (forgive me, I'm not big on guitar terminology) that Page uses gives this song it's signature. I think every Zeppelin song has some sort of signature quality, wouldn't you say? 9/10
6. Four Sticks: Bonham. FOUR STICKS! Two in each hand. I love that man. I am honestly so captivated by the drumming in this song, I don't know the lyrics past the beginning, when Plant starts off with "baby..." It almost has the Indian-tribal dance feel to it, and it makes me think of a train chugging along. The guitar playing's good, maintains that vibe I was talking about, the vocals are good, but the drumming! I'll say it again. I love John Bonham. He's the greatest drummer who has, and who ever will, grace the planet. Not only is he talented, but he also has so much passion! Like in this song, even when the drumming's not complicated, you can... feel the love, you know? 9/10
7. Going to California: At some part in your life, you've had to hear this song. Plant's vocals dominate in this composition, and Page's guitar playing is very... pure... this is going to sound weird, but there must have been some angelic force possessing them at the time, because it's just beautiful. The lyrics are standout in this song, as well. For me, it's like the song touches my soul or something, yeah it's definitely another favorite. 10/10
8. When the Levee Breaks: This is how to end an album! Frickin' amazing, man. The drumming carries this song, and the harmonica owns this song, I'm not even kidding! The guitar has this almost-Western feel to it, almost every aspect of the song does. When the song began, I was blown away by its signature sound. Like Four Sticks, this song always makes me think of a train coasting along railroad tracks in one of those old black-and-white films, when the picture's partly fading, or mines back in 1849... It's not fast-pased unlike most songs, it kind of rambles on, like a train! It can last as long as it wants to, though. I'm not complaining. 10/10.
There's not a bad song on this album. If you think you might want to try some Zeppelin, I... wouldn't recommend this album. Don't get me wrong, it's one of the best things to ever happen to Planet Earth, but each song is so different from the next, you'd have trouble getting a good feel for the band. I would recommend Physical Graffiti as a first Zeppelin CD.
That was a sweet album review.
the drummer, February 4th, 2007 at 10:31:33am
Zepp f*ckING ROCKS!!!! I f*ckING LOVE THIS ALBUM!!!
Dumbfuck, February 4th, 2007 at 12:00:48am