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Post by Admin on Jun 2, 2014 8:23:01 GMT -5
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Post by tom1960 on Jun 14, 2014 20:51:35 GMT -5
Compared to some of the more popular Zeppelin albums, I have always felt this is a very underrated album. I may feel that way mainly because this album has received quite less airplay on rock radio stations. In other words, it's not played out! Archilles Last Stand, For Your Life, Nobody's Fault But Mine to name a few make this a real fine record. Perhaps the last great Zep album? What say you guys? I realize there are a few Zep fans out there who may have a thought on this subject?
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Post by kate on Jun 14, 2014 22:09:00 GMT -5
In diametric opposition to the poor sound of "Weird Scenes..." - discussed under The Doors' thread - Zep I is a veritable sonic epiphany! In fact, of the 1,200+ discs comprising my collection, this release (well it and II (I haven't purchased III yet)) is indisputably the best sounding, eclipsing even the superb Smiths remastering by Marr and the last couple Meat Puppets' albums, which are exquisite sounding. As alluded, I've also picked up II and while the sound is equally brilliant, I must say that the extra disc of outtakes doesn't contribute substantially to my collection; which is quite the opposite of the '69 Paris concert contained on LZ I's second disc. Nonetheless, if there were ever an argument for duplicate versions of studio releases in your collection, the remastered I, II, (and presumably) III would be them! And I can't imagine how good these (re)releases must sound on vinyl. I'll say it again, if you love Zep and are looking for manifestations of their highest artistic expression, do check out the busy bootleg market scene, which I've found most accessible on Discogs.org and ebay; having spent $$$ on official releases handpicked by others, I have no qualms buying decades old ROIOs that suite my tastes, but which the band will likely never release. Check out my previous cite to the absolutely brilliant "Detroyer" SBD (April 77) - commercial grade sound and a show that, IMHO, exceeds anything released by the band thus far (including Paris).
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Post by jmuscara on Jun 15, 2014 7:27:34 GMT -5
I had the same reaction as you when I first heard Presence back in college. I thought it was a great album and it was also totally new to me despite the album being over 10 years old at the time. Many are surprised when I say it's my favorite Zep album, but I think it shows how big of a sound they could get.
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Post by earleg on Jun 15, 2014 23:56:14 GMT -5
I'm listening to it now through ear phones via youtube. Pretty cool. Noticed a lot of multi-layered and counter point guitars. Track one sounds like there is an 8 string bass going on. Great drumming throughout. This is my first time hearing this LP.
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Post by Admin on Jun 17, 2014 9:25:45 GMT -5
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Post by earleg on Jun 18, 2014 11:00:59 GMT -5
Robert and Jimmy getting "Dazed and Confused"? Hope they can get things worked out.
I had a really good clean and clear recording of LZ live done in early 1970 at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh but it got lost or? year or so later. On this one Jimmy did a long solo version of "White Summer/Black Mountain Side" version on electric guitar with no drums and slower than some live recorded versions. The recorder had a built in limiter which kept the sound output record clear and even.
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Post by musicman on Jun 19, 2014 18:50:16 GMT -5
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Post by JamesP on Oct 10, 2014 13:31:48 GMT -5
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Post by JamesP on Nov 6, 2015 15:31:58 GMT -5
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin - You Shook Me
On November 6, 1980: After the death of drummer John Bonham, the remaining members of Led Zeppelin meet on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands, along with manager Peter Grant, to decide what to do next. All four men agree the band would simply not be the same without Bonham, and decide to split up.
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