Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti
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Free Music Review: improves with time
Hit: 5 Stars
This was a critically panned album when it first came out. Led Zep fans showed disappointment b/c this was much more diverse and challenging then the previously revved up blues and folk songs. Over time, the brilliance to this challenging album has fully emerged.
There were no immediate fan favorites. This album took patience to get used to and sink in. "Kashmir", the darling, classic radio song of today was not that prevalent in the 1970's.
In hindsight you can see how the masses improperly categorized this band as a "hard rock" band. This band left other similarly LOOKING bands like Deep Purple & Black Sabbath in their dust. Led Zep was so much more complicated, diverse and daring then the others.
Over the years, most of the songs found themselves and therefore there are no obvious standouts. "The Rover" is the most like a typical tune off of Led Zep I or II. "Trampled Under Foot" and "Custard Pie" grooves as good as anything on Stax records. "In My Time of Dying" has the majesty of an extended "Stairway" song. "Boogie with Stu" actually has a perfect title to describe it's sound.
Unlike their other works, you can get lost in the creativity and diversity of all the different songs. This could be put in your cd player and 2 weeks later your still discovering hidden melodies, rythms and drum patterns.
I liken this to to a Stanley Kubrick movie where you do not quite "get it" at first but then it grows and develops on you for a richer affinity.
There are some flaws for some of the songs but that is what makes the album all the more better. The un-evenness is more artful and adventurous then a bunch of 3 minute radio friendly songs.
A big giant thumbs up!
Free Music Review: Save me a slice
Hit: 5 Stars
There is no greater impediment to the pursuit of happiness than a classic rock radio station but the other night I heard Kashmir on 104.3 FM and was reminded all over again of the truth of Otto's last words after he was swept out to sea. If this song isn't a massive inexorable force that advances irresistibly and crushes whatever is in its path I'll eat my copy of Webster's Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary. Kashmir is rightly celebrated for Jimmy Page's innovative chord progression guitar riff, not to mention that whole Asian/Arabic rhythm thing, but for me there's only ever been one King of K Town and that man is a maharajah named Peachey Carnehan. I mean Daniel Dravot. No wait, I mean John Henry Bonham. If there's a better example of controlled jackhammer percussion I'd like to hear it. Besides When the Levee Breaks on Four, that is. Bonzo's all over the rest of this big-rig double album too and from Custard Pie to Sick Again the drummer from Redditch will embiggen your woofers and boggle your tweeters. Plant's no slouch here either but I guess that goes without saying. That's a good movie too though isn't it, The Man Who Would Be King? A brilliant performance by Michael Caine and almost certainly the best use of the word "trousers" in the history of motion pictures. Christopher Plummer plays Rudyard Kipling if I'm not mistaken and does a damn fine job. Christopher Plummer does a damn fine job in nearly every film he's in. Check him out as Sherlock Holmes in Murder By Decree--great movie that, with the wonderful James Mason as Watson.Free Music Review: Reviews with less than 5 stars!?!....Are You KIDDING ME!!!!!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
Well....I guess everybody DOES have their own opinions----and Lord knows I've "smattered" enough of mine around within the context of my reviews here at Amazon. I've finally felt compelled to write a review for my personal favorite band, and quite possibly my all-time favorite Album (right next to "Abbey Road" and "Who's Next"). However, after reading through more than a few reviews here---- some VERY comprehensive, I decided that most of my comments would end up sounding very redundant. So with that said, maybe I'll throw some of the aforementioned "opinions" around....
To me, this (and every other LZ) release embodies everything I know to be a GREAT Album,...by a GREAT band. When I say GREAT album, I mean a release that has a varied mix of songs...though still remaining cohesive; musicians that play for the songs----songs that play for the musicians; and 'Good Time' music that never becomes "dated-sounding" for me. Led Zeppelin is among a VERY ELITE crowd as far as I'm concerned....in that, I can't imagine this band with ANY other than these four men----each member as equal as the next. The above said "elite" would include bands such as The Beatles, The Who, Rush, and possibly KISS and Van Halen as well. And as known, some of these bands were able to "trudge" on with different members....however, when it was announced that the Mighty Zep would not continue after the death of the GREAT John Bonham, it was none too shocking for me. That is quite a testament to the "Brotherhood" of a great band----and in the case of the three remaining members, felt they needed to morally do the right thing and "call it a day" for their 'Fallen Comrade'.
Led Zeppelin WILL be remembered as long as Rock and Roll exsists...and the music heard on "Physical Graffiti" is a Major reason why. Every song offers the listener something different and special----- My favorites?......that's like picking your favorite Child! However, if pressed I would pick "In My Time of Dying", "Kashmir", "Trampled Under Foot", "Houses of the Holy", "The Wanton Song" and "In the Light". I would strongly recommend this piece of musical Art to anyone not familiar with this legendary band, as well as any and all releases by them. In conclusion (and at the possible cost of many "Not Helpful" votes cast against me)..... If ever stranded on a desert island, I would take this over "Tommy", "The Wall" and "White Album" any day of the week....or month.....or YEAR. One of The BEST ever recorded-----BUY NOW!
Free Music Review: Sued for Boogie With Stu! Graffiti is Zeppelin's Magnum Opus!
Hit: 5 Stars
More on the lawsuit later in the review.
Physical Graffiti is hands down Led Zeppelin's greatest release. Physical Graffiti is to Led Zeppelin what Exile on Mainstreet was to the Rolling Stones. Graffiti is a sprawling treasure trove of different musical styles that somehow all hang together beautifully.
The boys play a wide range of music, opening with the intensely loud blues "Custard Pie". Disc 1 is mainly Zeppelin doing their best to blow out your woofers and ends with the epic, majestic Kashmir.
Disc 2 is a bit more experimental and opens with the inspiring "In The Light". There's also some pop tunes like "Down By the Seaside" and nice acoustic guitar pickin' piece with "Bron-Yr-Aur". It also features my all-time favorite Zeppelin composition "Ten Year's Gone" which is at once beautiful and majestic sounding. "Boogie With Stu" was recorded with the original, life-time, voting, but mostly unknown member of The Rolling Stones, Ian Stewart. Stewart was actually a member of the band before Watts and Wyman came aboard and was an unseen member until the day he died. Boogie With Stu is great fun, employs a ridiculous sounding percussion device, I have no idea what Bonham is playing but it's great fun. Led Zeppelin were actually sued by the Richie Valen's estate for this song and you can see they've add Mrs. Valens as a co-writer for the purposes of royalty sharing.
I have all of the Zeppelin release up to Physical Graffiti. This is the 800lb gorilla of the Led Zeppelin catalog and if there is one CD you purchase by Zeppelin, spend your hard earned pennies on Physical Grafitti.[...]
Free Music Review: Great Packaging...Great remaster!
Hit: 5 Stars
I love this album, and am so glad to finally see a miniature LP reissue. The die cut cover will remind you of the Stones' Some Girls and is a 'pocket' that holds the two cardboard sleeves with artwork on both sides. Each disc has a full color swan song logo. Expensive, but worth it.