Transfering my favourite Zep tracks to my I-POD has given me the opportunity to revisit their albums for the first time in a good while.

I found that my original preferences are the same: I still beleive that Led Zeppelin 2 is their strongest effort.

I have decided to include only their original studio LP's.

What is everyone elses favourite?

Led Zep 2 is always great to listen to, though it's badly recorded (despite the channel switching trickery)

I've always had a soft spot for Presence.

Graffiti is a bit over blown, but side 1 is a bloody belter.

I must admit that I have never thought of the 2nd album being poorly recorded - sounds OK to me.

I have never really got into Presence - the same goes for Pysical Graffiti. The latter just doesn't work for me. I like Custard Pie, The Rover and Trampled Under Foot. Aside from those, nothing really grabs me. Kashmir has a killer riff, but plods along and is way too long.

I've always really liked In Through The Out Door - especially In The Evening and Hot Dog. I really enjoy Page's scorching and muffled Scotty More-style lead work.

2nd Album for me too, I like every single track, the other one would be 4.

The one that features the incomparable English singer Sandy Denny.

the first cd is good and that double live album with the black cover that came out in the late '70's or early '80's is also good.  i think it is called, the song remains the same.  wpdh plays 3 songs from them every weeknight at 7pm.  for some reason they are hugely popular here in the hudson valley.  i come and go with them these days but they did write some great songs.

< ----------I just pray that the band never reforms and tours again .



Concur Lil' Buddy ( Lil' Fiji ) .

lets get physical....i voted for the first one

Billy wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2009 at 7:27am:

The one that features the incomparable English singer Sandy Denny.

That's the 4th album, on the song "The Battle of Evermore"

I enjoyed #4 alot when it came out.  In Thru the Outdoor was also very good.  #! reeally didn't do anthing as it was so blusey. :weed :smile

Wow, this thread reminds me to revisit my Led Zep roots.  Thank you kindly.  

I'll go with my fave being LZ III.   Tangerine is a beauty.   :booze :booze :booze

Difficult to answer, I voted for Physical Graffiti I really love that album from the first note but I like all others... LOL so far no votes for LZ IV?

According to Jimmy Page Physical Graffiti, and specially Kashmir defines LZ

I voted for IV. It's the only one I own.

I liked every song on the 4th,  except I never cared for Four Sticks & Going to California, this album (or any Led Zep album for that matter) reminds me so much of smoking weed, the same with Pink Floyd's Dark side of the Moon.

Definitely III.  Nobody beats Page on acoustic . . . love the English folk pastoral Hangman's-Beautiful-Daughter thing going, with Hey Hey What Can I Do spliced in there somewhere.

Houses of the Holy a strong finisher too.

what?? no coda in the poll??

FG and Zack are right....nobody beats pagey on the alt tuning acoustics...."That's the Way" is the easiest song to play this side of louie louie, and it really gets the chicks.

III is an acoustic masterpiece. barring plant's whiney vocals (one of the reasons zeppelin never stuck with me like the stones and beatles), it is one of my top 20 albums of all time.

pretty lame album cover tho.

http://acousticguitarist.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/zeppelin3.jpg

Tangerine is the key to the highway.   I worship at Pagey's altar.  Have mercy....

Factory Girl wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2009 at 1:08pm:

Tangerine is the key to the highway.   I worship at Pagey's altar.  Have mercy....

yes but plant's vocals....strong of course but don't you admit they are whiney?

was gary cherone not available???

But that voice is an absolutely essential part of the Zeppelin whole, whiny bits and all.   To paraphrase Macca:  it's bloody Robert Plant.  He's a legend.    

It's also interesting there's no clear favorite here.  They're all damn good. (Coda rules!)

i also like that song that goes i got a woman stays drunk all the time song.  i can't remember the name of it...no one can.  what the heck is the name of that song?

:wtf3

wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2009 at 1:58pm:

i also like that song that goes i got a woman stays drunk all the time song.  i can't remember the name of it...no one can.  what the heck is the name of that song? :wtf3

I just said it.  Hey Hey What Can I Do.   The title's only said once in the song (at the end: "Hey hey what can I do/I got a woman who won't be true.")  Recorded during the III sessions and originally released only as the B-side to the Immigrant Song single.  Not sure if that was a US-or UK only release.  They didn't do any singles in one of the countries.  Forget which was which.

Zack wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2009 at 2:05pm:

wrote on Mar 22nd, 2009 at 1:58pm: i also like that song that goes i got a woman stays drunk all the time song.  i can't remember the name of it...no one can.  what the heck is the name of that song? :wtf3 I just said it.  Hey Hey What Can I Do.   The title's only said once in the song (at the end: "Hey hey what can I do/I got a woman who won't be true.")  Ring a bell?

now it does............BING

:whydontcha

Zack wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2009 at 2:05pm:

wrote on Mar 22nd, 2009 at 1:58pm: i also like that song that goes i got a woman stays drunk all the time song.  i can't remember the name of it...no one can.  what the heck is the name of that song? :wtf3 I just said it.  Hey Hey What Can I Do.   The title's only said once in the song (at the end: "Hey hey what can I do/I got a woman who won't be true.")  Recorded during the III sessions and originally released only as the B-side to the Immigrant Song single.  Not sure if that was a US-or UK only release.  They didn't do any singles in one of the countries.  Forget which was which.

Yep. That's just about my favorite Zep tune.."Hey, hey...."

As far as albums.....that's hard.

Zep II
First album
Zep IV
Zep III

Then, the rest..... ;)

Heart Of Stone wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2009 at 12:46pm:

I liked every song on the 4th,  except I never cared for Four Sticks & Going to California, this album (or any Led Zep album for that matter) reminds me so much of smoking weed, the same with Pink Floyd's Dark side of the Moon.

I know you've mentioned this before, HOS. That you don't like Going to California.....I usually, basically, have very much the same taste in tunes as you do, no matter what the group. But we are poles apart as far as this song goes! It's one of my fave Zep tunes......ahhhh, to each his own, though, eh? :)

IV is my favourite one - highlights for me are When The Levee Breaks and Battle of Evermore (with Sandy Denny making it her own)

The first disc of Physical Graffiti is the only one that comes close. I love 'Kashmir' and  'Trampled Underfoot'.

I always liked 'In Through The Out Door' - can't see why so many people wrote it off (maybe the over-reliance on keyboards?). Some great songs on there - All My Love is a gem, Carouselambra (although it goes on a bit) and especially In The Evening.

Always found 'Presence' pretty unlistenable . Liked the 'Song Remains The Same' live album too, although I always draw the line at ten minute drum solos as well as the 27 minutes of indulgent wankery that is 'Dazed and Confused'.

Sioux wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2009 at 2:39pm:

Heart Of Stone wrote on Mar 22nd, 2009 at 12:46pm: I liked every song on the 4th,  except I never cared for Four Sticks & Going to California, this album (or any Led Zep album for that matter) reminds me so much of smoking weed, the same with Pink Floyd's Dark side of the Moon. I know you've mentioned this before, HOS. That you don't like Going to California.....I usually, basically, have very much the same taste in tunes as you do, no matter what the group. But we are poles apart as far as this song goes! It's one of my fave Zep tunes......ahhhh, to each his own, though, eh? :)

I'm on yer side here, Sioux. Love that song...

I like Plant's vocals....he is Led Zep's voice.   I also like the way he packs his trousers.  

I saw Plant 4-5 times, and he's a fucking stud muffin.  

I also am the HUGEST PAGEY fan.  I saw his incarnation of Led Zep with the Black Crowes, and they kicked skinny southern ass.  Pagey with the Crowes was AWESOME.

And, speaking of trousers, Chrissy Robinson doesn't pack his.  So, there you go.  
:booze :hilarious :hilarious

Zack wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2009 at 12:52pm:

Definitely III.  Nobody beats Page on acoustic . .

bert jansch?
john renbourn?
richard thompson?
martin barre?
jerry?


:Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey

Factory Girl wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2009 at 3:45pm:

I like Plant's vocals....he is Led Zep's voice.   I also like the way he packs his trousers.   I saw Plant 4-5 times, and he's a fucking stud muffin.   I also am the HUGEST PAGEY fan.  I saw his incarnation of Led Zep with the Black Crowes, and they kicked skinny southern ass.  Pagey with the Crowes was AWESOME. And, speaking of trousers, Chrissy Robinson doesn't pack his.  So, there you go.   :booze :hilarious :hilarious

sadly i missed that due to a page "health" issue

sadly i missed that due to a page "health" issue[/quote]

That was ONE of my ALL TIME BEST ROCK SHOWS.  And, I've seen it ALL.  I too was saddened that Page and Crowes did not carry on.   Their musical chemistry was VERY SPECIAL.

jb will never return...

mojoman wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2009 at 3:48pm:

Zack wrote on Mar 22nd, 2009 at 12:52pm: Definitely III.  Nobody beats Page on acoustic . . bert jansch? john renbourn? richard thompson? martin barre? jerry? :Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey

Hyperbole, man.   There are great guitarists (like the first two on your list) I've never even heard.  Love #3 and #5 though.  Page is up there.   Way up.  But not that up.

Was reading up on the ABB Beacon run, and a poster says Warren Haynes will be touring with Page, JPJ and Lil' Bonzo in the fall...

mojoman wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2009 at 4:00pm:

Factory Girl wrote on Mar 22nd, 2009 at 3:45pm: I like Plant's vocals....he is Led Zep's voice.   I also like the way he packs his trousers.   I saw Plant 4-5 times, and he's a fucking stud muffin.   I also am the HUGEST PAGEY fan.  I saw his incarnation of Led Zep with the Black Crowes, and they kicked skinny southern ass.  Pagey with the Crowes was AWESOME. And, speaking of trousers, Chrissy Robinson doesn't pack his.  So, there you go.   :booze :hilarious :hilarious sadly i missed that due to a page "health" issue

So did I...Twice >:(

Gazza wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2009 at 3:02pm:

Liked the 'Song Remains The Same' live album too, although I always draw the line at ten minute drum solos as well as the 27 minutes of indulgent wankery that is 'Dazed and Confused'.

ROFTLMPMFOAPAQRT!!!!

hilarious! "indulgent wankery"! gazza, that needs to go on the next RO tshirt! it pretty much describes us all.

III

"I" gets my vote. Don't listen to LZ much anymore - don't know why - probably Plant's over-the-top vocals.

Presence

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2009 at 8:00pm:

mojoman wrote on Mar 22nd, 2009 at 4:00pm: Factory Girl wrote on Mar 22nd, 2009 at 3:45pm: I like Plant's vocals....he is Led Zep's voice.   I also like the way he packs his trousers.   I saw Plant 4-5 times, and he's a fucking stud muffin.   I also am the HUGEST PAGEY fan.  I saw his incarnation of Led Zep with the Black Crowes, and they kicked skinny southern ass.  Pagey with the Crowes was AWESOME. And, speaking of trousers, Chrissy Robinson doesn't pack his.  So, there you go.   :booze :hilarious :hilarious sadly i missed that due to a page "health" issue So did I...Twice >:(

i had tix for shoreline. rescheduled then cancelled

:Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey

PG purely for Side 1.  :keithpunky  :booze

Bump!

Ah, now come on! 36 votes???

Honky Tonk Man wrote on Mar 27^th, 2009 at 7:16am:

Bump! Ah, now come on! 36 votes???

36 ain't too bad for a poll here. I just wish III would win.

Wellllll, I didn't vote. Don't know if I want I or II.... :-/

glen759 wrote on Mar 24^th, 2009 at 6:35pm:

PG purely for Side 1.  :keithpunky  :booze

One for trivia fans, and a lot of people will probably know it.

Whats the link between the Stones and the front cover of Physical Graffitti?

interesting historical side note: donovan's "hurdy gurdy man" had jonesie on bass, page on guitar and bonzo on drums.

Gazza wrote on Mar 27^th, 2009 at 11:24am:

glen759 wrote on Mar 24th, 2009 at 6:35pm: PG purely for Side 1.  :keithpunky  :booze One for trivia fans, and a lot of people will probably know it. Whats the link between the Stones and the front cover of Physical Graffitti?

it is the same building that Bernard Fowler filmed his new "New York Time" video at!!











(OK, so it also happens to be where the Stones' WOAF was shot - I know -  but the cool kids today are more up on Bernard's vids than the Stones vids)

Is it the same building that is featured in the Waiting On A Friend video?

Starbuck wrote on Mar 27^th, 2009 at 11:29am:

interesting historical side note: donovan's "hurdy gurdy man" had jonesie on bass, page on guitar and bonzo on drums.

That is /was a great song. I knew it the first time I heard it. And I was I....what 10 or 11?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqhxK_g9mrA

Your a day late and a dollar short Honkeytonk Man





so what did I win???

Starbuck wrote on Mar 27^th, 2009 at 11:29am:

interesting historical side note: donovan's "hurdy gurdy man" had jonesie on bass, page on guitar and bonzo on drums.

Incorrect: Hurdy Gurdy Man is one of the Donovan sessions that doesn't feature Jimmy Page.

Saint Sway wrote on Mar 27^th, 2009 at 11:35am:

so what did I win???

A free Ferris wheel ride.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcAmVd0sk3Q

Honky Tonk Man wrote on Mar 27^th, 2009 at 11:36am:

Starbuck wrote on Mar 27th, 2009 at 11:29am: interesting historical side note: donovan's "hurdy gurdy man" had jonesie on bass, page on guitar and bonzo on drums. Incorrect: Hurdy Gurdy Man is one of the Donovan sessions that doesn't feature Jimmy Page.

my "troubadour" double CD begs to differ...it lists jimmy, jonsie and bozo as playing on the track. if i'm wrong, so is epic records!

Honky Tonk Man wrote on Mar 27^th, 2009 at 11:34am:

Is it the same building that is featured in the Waiting On A Friend video?

I'm almost certain you are correct!

I classify "In through the out door" as 1 of the worst albums EVER by a major band.

Dirty Work
Soft Parade
Magical Mystery Tour
Face Dances

Are others

Starbuck wrote on Mar 27^th, 2009 at 11:56am:

Honky Tonk Man wrote on Mar 27th, 2009 at 11:36am: Starbuck wrote on Mar 27th, 2009 at 11:29am: interesting historical side note: donovan's "hurdy gurdy man" had jonesie on bass, page on guitar and bonzo on drums. Incorrect: Hurdy Gurdy Man is one of the Donovan sessions that doesn't feature Jimmy Page. my "troubadour" double CD begs to differ...it lists jimmy, jonsie and bozo as playing on the track. if i'm wrong, so is epic records!

The sleeve notes are incorrect, then.

The only person who absolutely insistent on Pages involvement on the track is Donovan himself – he claims that the track went on to influence Led Zeppelins interest in Celtic music.

The only future member of Led Zeppelin present was John Paul Jones, who was involved in most of Donovan’s mid-60’s sessions.

As for the guitar, it’s supposedly a guy called Alan Parker: the drums are played by someone called Clem Cattini.

If it’s any consolation though, Page does play the lead on Sunshine Superman.

corgi37 wrote on Mar 28^th, 2009 at 9:14am:

I classify "In through the out door" as 1 of the worst albums EVER by a major band. Dirty Work Soft Parade Magical Mystery Tour Face Dances Are others

soft parade..........................????   DUDE.

corgi37 wrote on Mar 28^th, 2009 at 9:14am:

I classify "In through the out door" as 1 of the worst albums EVER by a major band. Dirty Work Soft Parade Magical Mystery Tour Face Dances Are others

Magical Mystery Tour isnt really an album, though - it was an EP. They released it as an LP in the US and fleshed it out with A and B sides from earlier in 1967.

Far from being bad, its mostly brilliant.

Gazza wrote on Mar 29^th, 2009 at 10:21am:

corgi37 wrote on Mar 28th, 2009 at 9:14am: I classify "In through the out door" as 1 of the worst albums EVER by a major band. Dirty Work Soft Parade Magical Mystery Tour Face Dances Are others Magical Mystery Tour isnt really an album, though - it was an EP. They released it as an LP in the US and fleshed it out with A and B sides from earlier in 1967. Far from being bad, its mostly brilliant.

ditto i love that disc..........

Me too. Some true gems on that album.

another vote here for physical graffiti, though the fourth album comes quite close...

dont know who said they disliked the third album cover, but i always liked it, with the wheel...

i didnt have a problem with plant's voice, but some of the lyrics - yuk! ("yesterday i saw you kissing tiny flowers" - this is a great way to ruin a song). he does get kudos for tackling the lotr in ramble on, though...

that "hey, hey, what can you do" track is on the four cd box set with the crop circles...

count me as another fan of in through the out door, but after that, the wheels fall off the wagon, imo.

congrats to htm for winning gazza's quiz (the buildings are where the waiting on a friend video was filmed)...

i know the doors get a bad rap around here, but the soft parade isnt nearly as bad as some make it out to be (but then again, neither is dirty work). face dances has its strong moments, too (but then, i like who by numbers alot, and think quadrophenia kicks tommy's a$$, neither of which are majority opinions). gazza said what needed to be said re: the magical mystery tour. chalk it up to different strokes, i guess...

Hello maccy.  Long time no nothing.  Don't be such a stranger.

Btw, what did HTM win???
:weed :weed :weed

Fave Zep?...Over The Hills Far Away..where I dont have to listen to these guys....Trampled Underfoot would work too.....

Factory Girl wrote on Mar 30^th, 2009 at 2:27pm:

Hello maccy.  Long time no nothing.  Don't be such a stranger. Btw, what did HTM win??? :weed :weed :weed

A candlelit dinner for two with Blondie Chaplin

Gazza wrote on Mar 30^th, 2009 at 4:30pm:

Factory Girl wrote on Mar 30th, 2009 at 2:27pm: Hello maccy.  Long time no nothing.  Don't be such a stranger. Btw, what did HTM win??? :weed :weed :weed A candlelit dinner for two with Blondie Chaplin

With Blondie Chaplin?  That is interesting.... :booze :booze :weed :weed :weed

Factory Girl wrote on Mar 30^th, 2009 at 4:35pm:

Gazza wrote on Mar 30th, 2009 at 4:30pm: Factory Girl wrote on Mar 30th, 2009 at 2:27pm: Hello maccy.  Long time no nothing.  Don't be such a stranger. Btw, what did HTM win??? :weed :weed :weed A candlelit dinner for two with Blondie Chaplin With Blondie Chaplin?  That is interesting.... :booze :booze :weed :weed :weed

Tim Ries wasn't available.

Gazza wrote on Mar 31^st, 2009 at 11:11am:

Factory Girl wrote on Mar 30th, 2009 at 4:35pm: Gazza wrote on Mar 30th, 2009 at 4:30pm: Factory Girl wrote on Mar 30th, 2009 at 2:27pm: Hello maccy.  Long time no nothing.  Don't be such a stranger. Btw, what did HTM win??? :weed :weed :weed A candlelit dinner for two with Blondie Chaplin With Blondie Chaplin?  That is interesting.... :booze :booze :weed :weed :weed Tim Ries wasn't available.

Curses!!! I've been snubbed by the horn section again!

Thanks Gazza

btw... another Stones connection on Physical Graffiti is "Boogie With Stu" featuring the late great Ian Stewart

just more useless trivia

together, Gazza and I could clear the room at any dinner party with our useless Stones facts  ;)

hey fg! it is nice to see you, as always. and sway, too - now i have someone to talk about re: the crowes (i have been catching marc ford quite a bit out here, btw - good stuff)...

i know they must be a pain in the a$$ for those that do the admin'g, but those trivia contests were awesome - it has been years since there has been one, and the prizes were sweet, too...

:aimama

II is my favorite