Houses of the Holy No two albums sound alike, and once you get past the first couple of albums no two songs sound alike. But sometimes I’ll skip side 1 and jump right to side 2, beginning with the trio of “Gallow’s Pole,” the mellow “Tangerine,” and the amazing “That’s the Way.”. Here are Led Zeppelin’s eight studio albums, ranked from worst to best. In the end, though, we managed to agree on the following list. Also, “Fool In The Rain” is “pop oriented”? –1970s Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Best Led Zeppelin Live Album 130 members have voted. I think III would have better received if they’d subbed off ‘Hats Off to (Roy) Harper’ for ‘Hey Hey What Can I Do’. With Robert Plant having gone through a traumatic car accident, and Jimmy Page’s son having tragically passed away, the group also had been through pressure from the tax man as well, leaving them burnt out from the music industry, and unable to function as well as they had previously. While many would claim that the group’s sound was more derivative than original during this time, with their songs showing great influence to their blues idols, even Jimmy Page cites the group’s second record as the point where it all starts to take shape. 10. Like Springsteen’s ‘Tracks’, Townsend’s ‘Scoop’ you can hear what sessions the cuts are from. The James Brown parody ‘The Crunge’ and the reggae of ‘D’yer Maker’ are among the group’s most distracting detours, but they’re surrounded by stunning tracks. Julien Baker. Next tier: III and Houses for the Holy. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. My thoughts: they started off with a bang on those first two albums, then peaked with III and IV, then went steadily downhill. Led Zeppelin are the archetypal hard rock band. 1. Presence Back then, very much like Led Zeppelin I, this album was also disliked by critics and was not initially a huge seller. I’m afraid the third was a profound disappointment to me as a young man eagerly awaiting it. PG had so much to offer in terms of musical storytelling that Led Zeppelin II didn’t nail. I love ‘Achilles Last Stand’, so I opt for Presence at #7. Your software appears to have a glitch in that it has incorrectly stated the order of these albums. The eight albums are all majestic pieces of work, but what are the greatest songs on each record? I evidently deviate from the Google results for “Hats Off”! John Paul Jones is often the overlooked member, but his bass playing was always excellent, and his skills on keyboards and other instruments coloured the band’s material. Share Followers 0. People tend to like the less diverse ones – I, II, and IV are their most “normal” records. 50 Greatest Live Albums of All Time Rolling Stone ranks the 50 best live albums ever, from Jimi Hendrix at Monterey to Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison As the album continues into the likes ‘Living Loving Maid (She’s Just a Woman)’, ‘Ramble On’, and the unforgettable riff of ‘Heartbreaker’, it becomes clear that this was the point where Led Zeppelin were at their ferocious best, wowing their audience with a stunning second record before they unleashed their magnum opus just a couple of years later. No Quarter is my favourite Zep song. I only have a CD copy. Of course. It’s not flawless, but it has more top-drawer songs than any other Zeppelin album. These albums all came out before I bought my first records. Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth album, often called Led Zeppelin IV and released on 8 November 1971, is their most commercially successful album. All four members were supremely talented – Jimmy Page was a brilliant guitarist, with many memorable riffs, but he was also an amazing producer, and Led Zeppelin’s albums still sound amazing. Arguably one of Led Zeppelin’s most instantly recognisable songs and positively brimming with swagger, ‘Black Dog’ is the sound of Led Zeppelin at their most primal, poised and powerful. Combining their loves of blues-rock with their ever-present talent, the group hit the studio in 1968 to craft a record that would kickstart one of the biggest music careers ever. You can only put so many (back then with the vinyl) on an album. Zeppelin III The second, with the ineffable Whole Lotta Love and What is and What Should Never Be, comes a close second. Led Zeppelin II. I agree that it doesn’t really apply to Led Zeppelin, as they broke up before they released anything that was especially poor. Yeah, on that album those are the bluesiest without really being blues. So many good tunes and When The Levee Breaks is my favourite Zeppelin tune. They're best known for their epic rock anthems, but there's equal brilliance in Led Zeppelin's quieter moments (Image credit: Getty Images) Undisputed masters of light and shade, Led Zeppelin ’s raw power was always tempered by a gentler, introspective side, often set in a context of eastern tunings, folkish instrumentation and quasi-mystical lyrical matter. But I think the big drop-off in quality really doesn’t happen till after ‘Houses.’. But have you ever looked at their discography and wondered which is the best? Were they as good as they ever were? (not unusual) It’s not as digestible as other Zep songs, at least to your average “headbanger” (not to criticize headbangers). B. BBC Sessions (Led Zeppelin album) Burn Like a Candle; C. Celebration Day (film) D. Destroyer (Led Zeppelin bootleg recording) F. That’s a generation ago. The first cut just has something I dig. Houses of the Holy 7. Houses of the Holy features two outstanding, moody progressive rock epics – ‘The Rain Song’ and ‘No Quarter’ – while closing ‘The Ocean’ is a terrific riff rocker. ), but it’s some of the other stuff that doesn’t work for me. Led Zeppelin I (1969) O ne of the all-time great debut albums, it still sounds like a monster today. Just caught up on XTC’s first two albums. Coda. What has, in your opinion, been the best led … Similar to your quizzes it’s is kinda cool to pick the album session or year (roughly) they were recorded. No worries- we all have our favorites- there isn’t a right or wrong answer. 1969There’s a confident swagger to Led Zeppelin’s second album, with monstrous riff rockers like ‘Whole Lotta Love’ and ‘Heartbreaker’. I did mean “pop” in the sense that it’s lighter than their other work, but I’ve adjusted my description a little based on your feedback. I am a rather young fan of them, and I inherited their original records from the sixties. Between Led Zeppelin II and Physical Graffiti, it’s a close call. Although with IV, I really like the bluesy stuff on that one (Levee and Black Dog are the bluesiest tracks, right? Led Zeppelin’s albums ranked from worst to best: 9. I know – that’s why I haven’t bothered. Opening with Plant’s inspired acapella cry of “Hey, hey mama said the way you move / Gon' make you sweat, gon' make you groove”, these echoey and raw vocals bounce off a delicious iconic riff. 2. 1982's Coda has been held up against many well regarded leftover rock albums, like The Stones' Tattoo You, as the posthumous album that further cemented Led Zeppelin as the rock institution it was. Often considered a bit of a dark horse in the group’s discography, the record is full of acoustic instrumentation, inspired by the likes of folk guitarists Davey Graham and Bert Jansch. ( Log Out /  I think I’ve said this before but I get a urge for ‘Coda’ once in a while. Next tier: II and Physical Graffiti The gentle psychedelia of ‘Your Time Is Gonna Come’ has a 1960s flavour like nothing else in their catalogue. Led Zep III Live Albums. From their wild onstage antics, Robert Plant’s mind-blowing voice, the wicked guitar solos of Jimmy Page, and the utter insanity that was John Bonham’s drumming, the group definitely made their mark on the world of music. As Jimmy Page explained of the record’s release, “Coda was released, basically, because there was so much bootleg stuff out. Very top tier: IV and I With the release of Celebration Day, the concert film immortalizing Led Zeppelin’s historic and most likely final reunion concert at London’s O2 Arena on December 10, 2007, guitarist-producer Jimmy Page reminded the world just how profoundly great and enduring his band’s music is.. Despite this, the record still manages to kick off with the thundering ‘Immigrant Song’, arguably one of the group’s finest moments, and serving as the party-starter before you’re brought back down to Earth with tracks like ‘Bron-Y-Aur Stomp’ and ‘Gallows Pole’. 6. Next tier: III and Houses for the Holy, Sorry, I think that reply was a bit snarky – what I meant was that there’s a bit of a hierarchy of the top 6: Zep I and II are dripping with blues. I like Gallows Pole a lot. 20 votes, 23 comments. With their swirling guitar sounds, astonishing vocals, and famously menacing drum sounds, the track concludes what is arguably the greatest release from the group, wrapping up a record that can only be described as perfect. –1960s 30. “Trampled Under Foot” Led Zeppelin var et bluesbasert hardrockband fra England som ble dannet i 1968.Bandet var et av verdens mest populære på 1970-tallet.Gruppen fikk sitt gjennombrudd i 1969 med debutalbumet Led Zeppelin.Bandet ble oppløst i 1980 etter trommeslager John Bonhams død. LED ZEPPELIN " MOTHERSHIP " THE VERY BEST OF REMASTERED 180 GRAM 4 VINYL LP RECORD ALBUM BOX SET (VERY VERY LIMITED QUANITY) ORDER NOW. The former is pretty out there. Another example: I find “Gallows Pole” much more interesting than “Whole Lotta Love.”. No matter how you look at it, Led Zeppelin are one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Top Rated Albums Anyway, point is, this is a great album in the latter days of Led Zeppelin and everyone in the industry agrees. I didn’t know about that vinyl groove thing – it’s really interesting. While fans were divided upon release, almost 50 years laters, the record is considered not only one of the band’s finest moments, but also one of the greatest records of all time, and rightly so. It’s what you like. Links to Other Music Blogs, Jessie Ware They streamlined the sound of 1960s rock bands like Cream and The Who; an important innovation was John Bonham’s crisp, groove-based drumming, which contrasted with the busy style of The Who’s Keith Moon and Cream’s Ginger … Especially when they are trying to find their sound. I’ve never actually heard Coda. Never miss what you care about, become an Observer today. Blog Posts It’s the album that turned me onto Led Zeppelin and I’ve never tired of hearing it. That’s a pleasant surprise…and certainly worthy. We can guess why they were left off or read the liner notes. I reckon I’d go without in 7th for the same reason. For me, there was no expectation and nothing to disappoint. ( Log Out /  Physical Graffiti A departure from their more simplistic sounds of earlier albums, Houses Of The Holy was an ambitious number that saw the group begin to experiment with production techniques, dividing their fanbase almost straight down the middle in the process. This is my favorite Led Zeppelin song, and it is on one of the best albums ever (Led Zeppelin 4). Page seems brilliant technically – he could have made it big as a producer. I also have a BBC sessions recording I like a lot. Zeppelin’s Ahmet Ertegun-honouring O2 Arena reunion show was a triumph, final proof that, if necessary, Zeppelin could still do Zeppelin. Your order is much closer to consensus, and you’re right – I’m not a big blues fan. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. 4. My view is that the first 6 are all very good, and favourites depend on what genres you gravitate too. All of their albums are amazing, but i'm going to have to say Led Zeppelin IV is my favorite, it crosses over all of Led Zeppelin's genres (blues, hard rock and folk) and each song in the album is awesome, perhaps the only song that's overlooked even though it's great is Four Sticks. That’s why Tull got away from it. No, they were n… IV They streamlined the sound of 1960s rock bands like Cream and The Who; an important innovation was John Bonham’s crisp, groove-based drumming, which contrasted with the busy style of The Who’s Keith Moon and Cream’s Ginger Baker. As the record continues through the likes of ‘Misty Mountain Hop’, ‘Four Sticks’, and ‘Going To California’, it finished up with what is often considered one of the group’s greatest achievements: their cover of ‘When The Levee Breaks’. I just don’t like Battle of Evermore, which is weird as I like folk and I like Sandy Denny. I think I’m with you on the XTC stuff but I always like to explore musical ideas from bands I like. Led Zeppelin III, along with being “the folkie record,” also was the album where Page and Plant really bro’ed it up, writing the record as they hiked around Wales and stared at sunsets. How would you rank them? Rock (and indeed roll) on. “Hey Hey” is a nice song, but “Hats Off” is a powerful update of Delta bluesman Bukka White’s classic “Shake ’em On Down,” with great slide by Page and weird, altered vocals by Plant. There are epics; the huge blues of ‘In My Time of Dying’, the eastern-flavoured ‘In The Light’, and the pounding beat and strings of ‘Kashmir’. Zeppelin II Nice to see you placed Led Zep III so high on your list. It’s largely – but not entirely – disappearing with my generation as a force. Featuring stunning highlights like ‘Trampled Under Foot’ and the exceptional ‘Kashmir’, there’s a reason that many people point towards this record as the moment at which Led Zeppelin’s career peaked. As the album continues into the likes ‘Living Loving Maid (She’s Just a Woman)’, ‘Ramble On’, and the unforgettable riff of ‘Heartbreaker’, it becomes clear that this was the point where Led Zeppelin were at their ferocious best, wowing their audience with a stunning second record before they unleashed their magnum opus just a couple of years later. Sometimes it can even change. The group became distracted by external issues – Plant was involved in a serious car accident and lost a young son to a stomach virus, while Page and Bonham both struggled with addictions as the 1970s wore on. Have you heard the original? It goes without saying that John Bonham’s tragic and untimely death in 1980 put an end to the intrepid band. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Despite other excellent tracks, like the stop-start opener ‘Black Dog’ and the pretty, acoustic ‘Going To California’, but IV is one of Led Zeppelin’s less consistent efforts from their prime. Interesting, houses of the holy is my favorite Zeppelin album but at the time it was considered the runt of the litter after 4. In Through the Out Door. It’s been quite some time since rock bands were blues-heavy and the current generation (indie and whatnot) sound like they never heard of blues. And the fourth isn’t much better: Stairway is the most overrated song in all of rock music and if you really listen to the lyrics, don’t they make you want to throw up? Well done, everybody. 1970Folk was always part of Led Zeppelin’s DNA; Robert Plant and John Bonham’s pre-Zeppelin band was called Obs-Tweedle, while Fairport Convention’s Sandy Denny appears on Led Zeppelin IV. Nice to see Houses Of The Holy at the top of your list. ‘Coda’ has a couple of those hard rock early numbers they did. 1969We’re into Zeppelin’s heavy hitters now. While the music was handled predominantly by Robert Plant and bassist John Paul Jones during this period, it gave Led Zeppelin a chance to flirt with the experimental, allowing them to craft the out-of-character, but still formidable ‘Fool In The Rain’. I don’t care for them enough to be familiar enough to rank them. In Through The Out Door Anyone else had a chance to try them? I would have IV at #1 followed by Physical Graffiti.. after that I would have to give it serious thought then #7 In Through The Outdoor and #8 Presence, Those tend to be among the standard choices…, Seems like the general consensus, among the top 6: Led Zeppelin II(1969) • Whole Lotta Love (rough mix with vocal). I don’t like the early XTC stuff as much – I think they got a whole lot better when they picked up Dave Gregory. ITTOD This list may not reflect recent changes . Graham Fyfe is fascinated by pop music, and he may be the only blogger in the world to cover Neil Diamond and Ariana Grande. While their first record had seen them showcasing their love of blues-rock and turning the volume up a little bit, Led Zeppelin II was where the group decided to kick into overdrive, turning it up another notch and truly making a name for themselves. 5. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I can understand where people would find songs like ‘The Crunge’ and ‘D’yer Maker’ distracting, but the rest is basically all amazing. And we haven’t had a mainstream bluesman with broad popularity since SRV died in 1990. 3. 4. All goes in moods and feels Aphoristical. I think we’ve had a few Led conversations. Led Zeppelin ga sjelden ut singler, og fokuserte på album (såkalt «album oriented rock»). Best Led Zeppelin Live Album. {snort} Let me now gently make some corrections: 8. III Led Zeppelin are one of the best selling musical artists of all time. Oh, I disagree. Randy Newman I’ll have to one day revisit Houses and Graffiti, though. It is pretty out there, I like Led Zeppelin because they tried things – there’s some pretty weird stuff on most of their albums apart from I, II, and IV; probably not a coincidence that those are the most popular. Just the thing to make your Dad jump out of his skin when you put on Good Times Bad Times. The most important distinction in Led Zeppelin’s discography is that their work can be divided into two tiers – their first six studio albums are all essential, while their final two are worthwhile, but less focused and weaker. 1971Led Zeppelin IV is the most highly regarded Led Zeppelin record – it houses their best known song, ‘Stairway to Heaven’. Me, on the other hand, I never understood why Coda got the praise it got at the time, and still gets today as supposedly one of the best collections of B-side material ever assembled in rock history. I’m always throwing them on for a spin. I do kind of like the 8 studio albums as they are – it’s a nearly perfect run, really, and I haven’t felt like diluting it with live stuff or outtakes. Of course, have to stress just how inappropriate the word ‘worst’ is in the context of a band like Led Zeppelin and, with everyone in the office being a passionate fan, it turned into a pretty long discussion. Indie tends to draw more on folk music. By 1973, Led Zeppelin had pushed themselves to deliver four stunning albums, but they were yet to see what could happen when you pushed the recording studio itself. I guess I like them (outtakes) because they catch the vibe of the creativeness at the time. Vinyl Audio CD $21.30 $ 21. It’s not just folk though – there’s also the savage opener ‘Immigrant Song’ and the slow-burning blues ballad ‘Since I’ve Been Loving You’. 6. Led Zeppelin III (1970) When it comes to ranking Zeppelin's first six albums, any fan of the band will have a different list. May 14, 2019 by Aphoristical 46 Comments on Led Zeppelin Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best 1970s, worst to best Led Zeppelin are the archetypal hard rock band. While the record was both a critical and technological success, some fans criticised the record for its rather unfocused sound which seemed to lack cohesion, while others praised the record as sounding exactly like the album that Led Zeppelin were born to make. Between Bonham’s modified Purdie Shuffle and the Stan Kenton-esque breakdown section, there’s funk & Latin-jazz in the DNA of that song. After having made a name for themselves with the blues-rock of their first two records, Led Zeppelin decided to make a bit of a stylistic departure when they shacked up at the Headley Grange mansion to record Led Zeppelin III. Very top tier: IV and I It’s probably my #1. May 14, 2019 by Aphoristical46 Comments on Led Zeppelin Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best1970s, worst to best. 3. 2. I Led Zeppelin Greatest Hits Full Album 2020 --- Best of Led Zeppelin PlaylistLed Zeppelin Greatest Hits Full Album 2020 --- Best of Led Zeppelin Playlist Plus or minus your random Gary Clark, Joe Bonamassa or Black Keys. Despite the fact that they only ever released nine studio albums throughout their run, they have still managed to sell over 300 million albums. Led Zep II 7. And also that I’ve re-evaluated III upwards over time. But perceived wisdom is certainly that I and IV are the best ones. Thankfully, they were not just surprised, but stunned at the glorious package of auditory goodness that was coming their way. This feature tackles that impossibly difficult question, although if our list was written on another day, it could easily look entirely different. 5. –2000s When In Through The Out Door was recorded in 1978, Led Zeppelin weren’t really in a good place. I think we discussed recently how III would be much more accessible with Hey Hey What Can I Do, instead of Hats Off To Harper. Here are all of Led Zeppelin’s albums ranked, from their 1968 debut to their 1982 swan song, Coda. Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin IV Houses Of The Holy Led Zeppelin III Presence Physical Graffiti Led Zeppelin II In Through The … And that’s without the technical advantage Jimmy Page revealed: the vinyl album was pressed with extra wide grooves which provided more volume. Everyone had a terrific time, and the Celebration Day double CD (and DVD, and triple vinyl) provides the ultimate souvenir of the occasion for all that attended. With John Bonham throwing down some stunning rhythmic answers to Page’s blistering guitar-work on tracks like ‘Achilles’ Last Stand’ and ‘Nobody’s Fault But Mine’, Presence still shows Led Zeppelin as the dominant force they always were. Best song on each Led Zeppelin studio album ‘Good Times Bad Times’ – Led Zeppelin (1969) by Led Zeppelin 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,413. Robert Plant was a commanding front man, and Bonham’s powerful drumming propelled the band. 6. ( Log Out /  Jason Bonham was an admirable substitute for his late father. Due to the strong presence (no pun intended) of Jimmy Page throughout the recording of the record, the record sounds less like a group effort, and more of a bluesy solo record from the guitarist. Zeppelin I, I think Led Zeppelin III is genius from end to end, starting out with the hard rocking “Immigrant song,” and wandering further and further into the wilderness. 2. I rotate the albums but the first one seems to be played the most but a few others are pretty close. Their Facebook page has a group-think about the way the albums should be ordered, and weren’t pleased. 9. We thought, ‘Well, if there’s that much interest, then we may as well put the rest of our studio stuff out’.” Despite the less-than-stellar reception that the record received, it did manage to give us the likes of ‘Bonzo’s Montreux’, a four-minute drum solo by Bonham which showcases why he was one of the greatest of all time. I don’t mind the lyrics to Stairway – seems like what you’d expect from where mystic folk meets pretentious prog. IV While double albums were already considered hit or miss by this point, fans were undoubtedly cautious about what this 83-minute collection had in store for them. Your list looks pretty similar to mine, apart from IV. Houses of the Holy –2010s My grandfather influenced my taste in music by giving me all of his records, and the best rock and roll (Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Kansas, Boston, The Eagles, etc. ) Zep’s folk side is dominant on their third record – the mood is set by acoustic songs like ‘Tangerine’ and ‘Gallows Pole’. Cheers. Opener ‘The Song Remains The Same’ layers squadrons of Jimmy Page guitar tracks, while ‘Over The Hills and Far Away’ blends acoustic folk and charging rock just as effectively as ‘Stairway to Heaven’. 1979With Page and Bonham struggling with addictions, Plant and Jones were the main creative forces behind Led Zeppelin’s final studio album. However, the group weren’t willing to let Bonzo’s death get in the way of giving their fans one last collection of studio material. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I like the light and heavy… I would have to put IV on top because I thought they mixed the light and heavy the best on that album…although I’m more than tired of it. Notice how close to the centre the grooves go. ( Log Out /  Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. It’s Led Zep IV and I for me…interesting you’ve got Houses of the holy at no.1. 4. If you like blues, this was one of the band’s best blues covers, in my opinion. I do think the last two albums (asides from Achilles Last Stand) are a big step down, but I understand that there are other fans who don’t agree. I just heard When The Levee Breaks from the new Led Zeppelin 4, and it feels like most of the 'detail' is gone. I gravitate towards the band’s more expansive, creative later works, but there’s no denying the power of songs like ‘Dazed And Confused’ and ‘Good Times, Bad Times’. Yet they often shunned the limelight – frequently refusing to release their most popular songs as singles and rarely appearing on TV. I enjoy your stuff, Aphoristical. III’s got one, “Holy” exactly zero. From the second that the album bursts into ‘Whole Lotta Love’, the listener knows they’re in for something special. With songs that span between almost every genre, Physical Graffiti consisted of studio tracks and a handful of outtakes, resulting in a collection that serves almost like a retrospective of the group’s recorded output rather than a studio album. Like In Through The Out Door, Presence was recorded during a period of time when Robert Plant was recovering from a car accident, with the normally charismatic frontman recording his vocals from the confines of a wheelchair. Led Zeppelin continuously delved into new styles – they emerged from The Yardbirds, a 1960s blues band, but they also explored English folk and progressive rock, and flirted with reggae and disco. By pinky, June 11, 2008 in Zep Polls. , Here is the correct order Lists I like the folk emphasis, and I believe most fans of Zep tend to be headbangers and therefore don’t appreciate the acoustic qualities. Despite this, the record still sounds like classic Led Zeppelin, though its sales ended up being some of the worst the group had seen during their career. It received a 23 times multi-platinum certification from RIAA, the third-highest of all albums. Released as a double album in 1975, Physical Graffiti was the band’s longest and most ambitious record to date. Anyone that disagrees with my list is just WRONG!!!!
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