Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy

Another classic from Zeppelin!

A while back, 'Rolling Stone' magazine called Led Zeppelin 'the greatest heavy metal band of all-time.' I have to agree with them. I don't think Zeppelin falls under the metal genre, but they are pretty heavy. I'd say just hard rock, in general.

Anyhow, the 1973 classic sounds just as good today as it did all those years ago. John Bonham's drumming in 'The Ocean' is worth the price of the album alone, and Plant's timeless voice on 'The Rain Song' followed by peaceful guitar from Jimmy is essential.

The whole record is a masterpiece. 'The Song Remains The Same' is arguably the heaviest song the group ever recorded, and 'D'yer M'aker' samples a more reggae sound. Bonham's drumming is slower on this one than usual, but it's still timeless.

Overall, if you don't have this record already, you are missing out. Highly recommended for any Zep fan. A masterpiece.

ENJOY!!! May 5, 2008

Their best album - a special album to my heart

I was in the music business (hereby to be referred to simply as The Biz) some years ago. I managed a mid-level rock band of some repute. We covered "D'Yer M'Ker" - at my insistance. Yes, there were some 'divas' in the band. And yes, those individuals were also like, "Oh we just can't dare cover Zepplin, it just isn't right!"

My foot.

The truth is, a killer song is a killer song. And every night my boys cranked that one out, it brought the house down. Ahhh, to be young and shapely again.

I claim that Lead Zepplin's best album overall is "Houses of the Holy" because every single song is truly killer. Even "The Crunge" - or I might go so far as to say ESPECIALLY "The Crunge" - because it grooves and rocks at the same time and proved that Page, Plant, Jones, and Bonzo had a sense of humor after all. Some say they were nerdy but I poo-poo that every time. Unite ladies. March 17, 2008

My Review

I really liked this album. It's a very good listen. I'd rather suggest buying it. It's pretty decent. March 10, 2008

Get the Led Out

Just buy this remastered copy of some outstanding rock n' roll. In my opinion there is no bad Led Zepplin album. Nevertheless the sound quality is great with the remastering of Jimmy Page at the board. The Ocean sounds excellent. March 6, 2008

A Transitional Album

Like the middle son in a family in which both the elder (Led Zeppelin [IV]) and younger (Physical Graffiti) get all the praise, Led Zeppelin's 1973 album Houses of the Holy is an oft overlooked piece of the collection. But there's no question that the album is strong, piecing together a variety of styles and approaches in what was Zep's first album where they wrote all of the songs, rather than reinterpreting a couple of blues classics.

It isn't my "go to" Zep album...in fact, it's well down the list. But it is my favorite Zep to spin when I'm feeling like listening to some laid back music. February 2, 2008

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