Early Days And Latter Days (The Very Best Of Led Zeppelin) [ECD] - Led Zeppelin

Advantages: Some of Zep's best songs
Disadvantages: Could be better

In the early days cd there are: Good times, bad times Babe I'm gonna leave you Dazed and confused Communication Breakdown Whole lotta love What is and what should never be Immigrant song Since I've been loving you Black dog Rock and roll The battle of evermore When the levee breaks Stairway to heaven In the latter days are: The song remains the same No quarter Houses of the holy Trampled underfoot Kashmir Ten years gone Achilles last stand ...
...some slightly weaker ones. The early days is a good example of this. Good times, bad times is there, immigrant song, dazed and confused etc. But 'Babe I'm gonna leave you', 'What is and what should never be', 'Since I've been loving you' and 'Battle of evermore' to me, at least, are definately not Led Zep's best from the early years. The latter days gets better. After an unimpressive start, comes 'Trampled Underfoot', 'Kashmir', 'Achilles Last ... Read review

Advantages: Simply magnificent
Disadvantages: None

This album reinforces the fact that Led Zep are one of the greatest bands of all time and does so in some style. The opening tracks are taken from the first album and gently prepare you for what lies ahead. Obviously after 30 years these tracks have aged but they still sound great compared to the mince regularly being served up by inferior wannabes. The guitar solos are a joy and show that Page is one of the best if not the best guitarist ever. In ...
...of all time and the original is miles better than the butchered theme to Top of the Pops. Robert Plant redefines what is required of a rock vocalist and is also a good songwriting partner for Jimmy Page. The throbbing rhythm machine is provided by bassist John Paul Jones and John Bonham. Jones provides a beat but also doesnt wilt under the lead guitar and has probed an inspiration to many bassists over the years. When it comes to drumming Bonham ... Read review