Coverdale, Page - Coverdale/Page

Time may judge this the worst kind of Led Zep mimicry, but on first listen it generates real excitement. Never mind that Coverdale is a third-rate Robert Plant (particularly as a lyricist). It's enough that the drums do the Stegosaurus stomp, and Page is more in touch with his muse than at any time since Physical Graffiti. "Shake My Tree" is the standout. --Jeff Bateman Amazon.com

EXCELLENT!!! The only word that comes to mind...

This collaboration of two rock icons is one of the best I've listened to. In my opinion, this is some of David Coverdales's best vocals...not that his other work isn't excellent...just that I would rank these vocals #1 in comparison with his other work. Jimmy Page is at the top of his game here, as others have mentioned the sound is very similar to Physical Graffiti...or Led Zeppelin IV...Why all the negative reviews of the comparison of Coverdale to Plant? I don't get it, I mean honestly I think Coverdale sounds BETTER than Plant...oops, was that said out loud? Yes their vocals are similar, however Coverdale's raspy voice is much bluesier, much less screeching....Why only one album, that's my question. My fav songs would be Shake My Tree, Whisper A Prayer for the Dying, Waiting on You....heck, all the songs are great. It's rare that an album has so many excellent recordings. If you like Zeppelin, If you like Whitesnake/David Coverdale, you'll LOVE this album, 'nough said. September 18, 2007

Pretty good pure rock album

I see that some like it and some don't, for myself, I think this is a good rock cd, not a masterpiece but still worth the listening.
The guitar playing of Jimmy Page is great and Coverdale's voice is without a doubt a good rock vocalist. If you like Led Zep, I think you should give this one a try and who knows, maybe you'll like it ! August 2, 2007

Swinging CD

Page's guitar is smoking hot on this CD.
It's Plant's loss that he wouldn't get together with Page at this time. May 13, 2007

A Guilty Pleasure

I'm not sure why so many people, myself included, consider this album a guilty pleasure. Maybe it's because prior to its release, there were so many Whitesnake/Led Zeppelin (Coverdale/Plant) comparisons over the years, that something like this seems almost taboo. Plus, I recall reading that both Robert Plant and Jimmy Page were very critical of Adrian Vandenburg's liberal "borrowing" of Jimmy Page's violin bow and guitar technique for the "Still of the Night" video. So it was a surprise to see David Coverdale and Jimmy Page get together.

Upon first hearing of this pairing, the assumption was that we'd be treated to Led Zeppelin-Lite, so there defintely reservations about what the final product would sound like. Would David Coverdale try to emulate Robert Plant? Did Jimmy Page still have the guitar chops to make a relevant album?

The answer is yes. And as some other reviewers have stated, this is some of the best material Page has put out since leaving Led Zeppelin. It makes me wish Plant and Page picked up where this album left off when they reunited for the somewhat disappointing "Unledded" album.

Had Coverdale/Page been a Plant, Page, and Jones project, it would have made a much bigger splash on the music scene. Instead, this great album seemed to fly under the radar and fade away. There was a tour of Japan, but to my knowledge, no tour of the States. And that's a shame, because it would have been a treat to see these two in concert.

The stand-out songs for me are "Easy Does It," "Shake My Tree," and "It's Over Now," but I truly enjoy the album as a whole.

If you're a Led Zeppelin fan looking for a fix, don't feel guilty -- pick it up and give it a try.
April 19, 2007

These guys should get back together if Plant is to busy

Hell these two guys should get back together and make albums and tour. I only like Coverdale in Deep Purple and the Coverdale/Page powerhouse, I hate whitesnake. Come on page give Coverdale or Plant a call again! February 10, 2007

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