Pickin' On Zeppelin (A Bluegrass Tribute To Led Zeppelin) - Various Artists

Advantages: one of the greatesr rock n roll albums ever
Disadvantages: none

...This is the second led zeppelin album and was released on 22nd of October 1969 under Atlantic records. In my opinion this is the best album they have done before I start talking about the album I will give you a little information about the band. Formed in the summer of 1968 led zeppelin consisted of the following members... Vocals-Robert plant Guitar-jimmy page Bass guitar- john Paul Jones Drums-john Bonham jimmy page was the member that put the band together as the only member of the yard birds (jimmy's previous band before zep) left as the other members had all departed, jimmy was left the name of the group but also had to complete an upcoming tour he finally recruited Robert plant, john Paul Jones and john Bonham they would complete the tour under the name of the yard birds and then becomes led zeppelin. The name come... Read review

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Advantages: Mystical rock ballads from the perilous realm,crashing drums throwing the songs in every direction,the birth of rock and roll !!
Disadvantages: NONE

...Led zeppelin sky rocketed into space after the enormous success of their mystical debut album,while led zeppelin 1 was a crazy mix of high fidelity and folk magic,the album was very divided in style. There were heavy rock ballads as a backdraw to hold the album up and to emphasise it's music genre,but in between these ballads was pure dazzling magic,laid back,soothing and peculiar tunes and melodies.The magic of Zeppelin has always been lingering in every song but in a cuple of melodies a certain magic is injected into the song by John Paul Jones's crazy, arcane meddling in the forces of medieval instruments such as organs and magical harpsichord like experimentation. While zeppelin lingered around in the confused late 60's era,their debut was very mixed to suit the style at the time.Their debut album had the heavy rock balading... Read review

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Advantages: Led Zeppelin Music
Disadvantages: When do you listen to other Zepp albums ?

...enjoy the jam style. Robert Plant proves himself great blues awareness as well as has a powerful rock voice. There is more than a little hint of Rolling Stone’s track ‘Little Red Rooster’ another contemporary blues tune. Track 9 – How many More Times – is another Yardbirds song – the title is almost the question posed by Plant when he looks to his other band members as they appear to be in no hurry in putting an ending on the song. This was used as a rousing end of show track that could be extended, shortened or simply woven around a medley of blues favourites depending on the re ception they got from their audiences. Usually, this song was very long with Jones’ unstoppable bass guitar riff. Released in the UK on April 12, 1969, the Led Zeppelin début album, advertised under the slogan ‘Led Zeppelin – the only way to fly’, began a 79... Read review

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