Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin II
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Free Music Review: Led Zep's funkiest effort, and certainly one of their greatest
Hit: 5 Stars
Led Zeppelin has always seemed to be a gem among gems. When you combine Robert Plant's spirited vocals, Jimmy Page's outrageously revolutionary guitar playing, John Paul Jones's wizardry over the bass and keys, and of course, John Bonham's masterful madhouse of drumming, you get the rock and roll behemoth that is Led Zeppelin. And while they have given birth to such popular songs as the haunting "Kashmir" (Physical Grafitti), the heavenly headbanger "Communication Breakdown" (Led Zeppelin 1) and what is probably the greatest rock and roll song ever "Stairway To Heaven" (Zoso), this album is something even more.
Back in 1969, when people were probably least expecting it, came along this titan of an album. Within are tree-trunk drums, deep basslines, soaring vocals, and a truckload of awesome guitar riffs. For musicians, this album is like gold, for it forever changed guitar and drum playing. And for music lovers everywhere, it's a festival of good old rock 'n' roll music. Through these nine tracks, the four, then-young rockers of Led Zep take you through a journey of funk-influenced, strongly blues-based hard rock that is sheer joy.
"Whole Lotta Love": A great song carried by the legendary guitar riff and similar bassline. After a minute and a half long break of percussion, guitar effects and spacey vocals, which give this song a very surreal feel to it, a smashing solo rips through by none other than Jimmy Page!
"What Is And What Should Never Be": Progressive verses build up to an explosive and very funky chorus, along with some mystical lyrics to accompany this very cool song.
"The Lemon Song": A slower and longer song that's quite blues-based, where John Paul Jones shines as a bassist. Just goes to show how underrated the man was as a musician.
"Thank You": An excellent ballad combining superior acoustic guitars, dreamy keyboard lines, and an amazing vocal/lyrical. A truly beautiful song to put it simply.
"Heartbreaker": A personal gem on the album. The funky drums and stunning guitar riff carry this song through. It's also got two of the greatest guitar solos of all time. Definitely one of Zeppelin's best songs.
"Living Loving Maid": I just don't understand why the band doesn't care for this song, because it's great. Even though it's short, at only two and a half minutes, the heavy drumbeat and funky riff make this one a real rocker.
"Ramble On": Starts off acoustic but has a great build-up. The instrumentation and lyrics make this one an awesome Led Zeppelin folk song, as they have done some great ones.
"Moby Dick: Legendary drum performance, pure and simple. Every drummer should listen to this, as it changed drumming history for good. Of course, this has something for guitarists/guitar enthusiasts, too, as it's got a fantastic, but incredibly deep, slow-strut riff to it.
"Bring It On Home": A wonderful closer to the album. The first thirty seconds are bass-playing and Robert Plant on the harmonica. Actually, this works really well, as this song, like others, has a build-up. At the high point of the song, the guitar and drums come in for an excellent solo and stellar riff.
Basically speaking, this album inspired a generation. Everything about this album is great, as every song is strong, some, though, stronger than others. But to get my point across, this is a milestone in classic rock history and I would definitely recommend this, especially to classic rock/guitar/Led Zeppelin fans, especially newcomers to Led Zeppelin. Hope you all enjoy this one, 'cause like I've said before, it's a real gem!
Free Music Review: Just buy it.
Hit: 5 Stars
If you like rock music, buy it. If you like folk music, buy it. If you like the blues, buy it. If you are young, buy it. If you are old, buy it. If you are a man, buy it. If you are a woman, buy it. If you are a child, buy it (but ask your parents first). If you are healthy, sickly, active, passive, curious, smug, pretentious, unassuming, wellfed, hungry, vacationing, hard at work, lobotomized, or manic, buy it.Free Music Review: Whole Lotta Riffs
Hit: 3 Stars
Led Zep II is an innovative studio album with Page & Jones at the top of their studio wizardry. The album kicks off with the famous redundant Whole Lotta Love riff and continues through the over indulgent psycedelic bridge one is truly glad when this song ends. What is & What Should Never Be is definitely the album highlight with Zep firing on all cylinders. The bluesy Lemon Song and the poppy Thank You follows. The old war horse combo Heartbreaker/Living Loving Maid keep the album rocking and Page seems like he has riffs to burn. From here the album cools off with Plant's Hobbit influenced wispy Ramble On. the lame space filler Moby Dick instumental follows. The album closes with another highlight "Bring it On Home" a rockin blues tribute. Although Zep's creativity showed this album the music sounds lifted like a Lenny Kravitz album.Free Music Review: Its a Classic
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is one of the least talked about album but one of their most famous. With songs Like Whole Lotta Love and Heartbreaker its already worth buying but with other songs like moby dick and livin lovin maid (she's just a woman) it is an even better album. so do yourself a favor and buy this album.Free Music Review: Forget "Back In Black" !
Hit: 5 Stars
Led Zeppelin's second album is, in my opinion, virtually the greatest album ever made. Every song is amazing. From the terrificly blues-like Bring It On Home to the super rock anthem Heartbreaker, these are all instant classics. At the time Jimmy was pumping out some of his best riffs ever and that transformed into this album. If you don't believe me, just listen to the scorching solo on Heartbreaker or the insane drumming on Moby Dick.
But unlike some of these other people, it would be idiotic to say that this is Zep's only good album. As far as I'm concerned, all of their first six were masterpieces and the other were still good. Zeppelin didn't make a song in there entire carreer that wasn't pure rock and yet they managed to make hundreds of them. This is a great starter album for someone who's just getting started to know the great band that is Led Zeppelin.
Now don't get me wrong by the title of this review. Back In Black is a great album with some serious classics and a heavy rock beat, but it's also highly overrated. I would say that Led Zeppelin II is better than Back In Black, and that's really saying something.