Jimmy Page, Robert Plant - Walking Into Clarksdale
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Free Music Review: Give It a Chance
Hit: 4 Stars
Yes, Page and Plant are older. Yes, the sound is more mature and less "bombastic" as another reviewer described Zep's sound. But the music itself stands on its own.
There are many excellent songs on this CD, all burning with emotion, lyrical depth (if understated delivery), and less reliance on fretboard wizardry. "Shining in the Light," "When the World Was Young," "Blue Train," "Most High," "When I Was a Child," are all fantastic. There is an attempt to recapture the magic, but the songs are organic in that they are honest efforts and not an attempt to rely on former glories.
Page's efforts are showcased best in the songwriting. His soloing is not at the same level as it once was...there are only one or two instances on this record where he hits a relevant target. He doesn't try often, and the songs don't suffer. To be honest, when he does try it is sometimes painful. Plant's voice has not been the same since Led Zeppelin IV and his singing is similar to that of his other solo efforts. Still, he reaches the emotional depth and delivers comperably excellent pitch, if not the range of his early 20's.
I rediscovered this CD this month, after it sat on the shelf since I bought it right after its release. I now like it a lot, enough to wholeheartedly recommend it.
Free Music Review: Not Led Zeppelin.......but still great
Hit: 4 Stars
The subjectivity of music appreciation makes it almost impossible for a review to be influential on me, but after reading some reviews for this album I feel I have to comment on this. This album was not and can not be viewed as a Zeppelin reunion, it must be viewed as a re-joining of two brilliant musicians. Everybody has reviewed this album comparing it to Led Zeppelin, when these two artists where in there prime. To truely grasps this album, listeners have to displace Led Zeppelin and think of Page/Plant as artists rather then 1/2 of the greatest rock band.
This album has some really great tunes, "Most High", "When the World was Young", and "Upon a Golden Horse." Are real stand outs musically, with "Most High" fusing heavy Morroaccan beats with vintage rock. "When the World was Young" harkens back to the days of blues infused rock, and "Upon a Golden Horse" is just an all out rocker.
Plant shows a lot of wear in his voice, but again it has to be taken for what it is. He sings strongly in the middle ranges but his voice weakens when he attempts the high notes. Page plays strongly on this album. He seems to focus more on the riffs then any real standout solo.
All in all this album is great, musically diverse, and a good showing from these artists.
Free Music Review: A Lovely Tease
Hit: 4 Stars
'Walking into Clarksdale' is what we desparately needed from Plant & Page: original material. 'No Quarter', their last team-up album was full of Led Zep material, which was WONDERFUL, but not as refreshing as one might hope. John Paul Jones is needed if these two ever pair up again... & it's been years & years since John Bonham passed away. It's time to bring Led Zeppelin back. All of their solo work proves they've still got it, so why not flaunt it? Newcomers, The White Stripes, have brought back the garage-band/blues sound we used to groove on, so the time is ripe for Led Zep to return.With incredible tunes like 'Shining in the Light', 'Most High', 'Upon a Golden Horse', & 'Blue Train', from this album & 'Wonderful One' from 'No Quarter', we know these boys can unite & come up with some high quality material. I thoroughly enjoyed 'Walking Into Clarksdale' as an album to be listened to over & over. 'Dreamland', by Plant, is a must-purchase as well.
Come on guys, now is the time, the time is now. Please read the letter. Plant, Page, Jones forever.
Free Music Review: The Evolution Continues!
Hit: 4 Stars
Walking Into Clarksdale was not an easy album to listen to. However, it continues to grow on me almost a year after I bought it. I really like diversity of the album. My favorite track is Shinning In The Light. I would say that the mix could have been better. The Bass tends to get distorted and the Drums lack definition. I also would have liked a little more guitar from Jimmy but he more than makes up for it with his creativity. I'll take the guitar sound on Heart in Your Hand and Sons of Freedom over any of the Coverdale/Page riffs. The Drums and Bass playing are solid and didn't try to go overboard trying to imitate JPJ and especially Bonzo. I'm not sure what the fuss is over Plant's vocals. He sounds fine to me but I will say that I liked his Fate of Nation's album better. Overall, this album continues the fine Zeppelin/Page/Plant tradition of artistic growth with each new release. I hope Page/Plant stay together.Free Music Review: Worthy to Zep's legacy
Hit: 4 Stars
The failure of this disc to sell big is proof that the majority of Zep's American audience were 70's metalheads who can't tell the difference between Led Zeppelin and Foghat. This is a powerful white blues record, sounding at times a lot like HOUSES OF THE HOLY and PHYSICAL GRAFFITI. Page is on throughout- he's been saving these licks for 15 years and he sounds fresh. There's a tremelo thing going on that's new to Page's sound, but mostly it's that spidery, weedy lead work that stands out on "When The World Was Young" and the title track. No screaching from Plant, but a more subtle style befitting a 50 year old with an intimate knowledge of sorrow. Very similar in overall vibe to Bob Dylan's TIME OUT IF MIND. And the drummer is a match for Bonham. Good record. I would also highly recommend picking up the "Shining In The Light" single, with 28+ minutes of solid live material.