Best Zeppelin Album

blugill · 07-30-2011, 10:40 PM

Ok fans of the Mighty Zep, what's the best album out there?

Jason · 07-30-2011, 10:46 PM

impossible choice

07-30-2011, 10:47 PM

Yeah I would say it's too hard to make a choice, but I have listened to IV more than any other album. So my vote is IV. Really, they had NO bad album.

blugill · 07-30-2011, 11:03 PM

I've listened to IV more than any other as well but I and II have some of the best songs Zep ever made on them!
I know a lot of people are partial to Physical Graffiti and it's a great double album too but it's also got some so so songs on it.
IV is solid all the way through though.

III is probably one of the most underrated album though but not quite the best.

SvilleKid · 07-30-2011, 11:24 PM

Albums about airships? I don't get it!!

I vote for Runes (I know, "How original", right?)

Although, I was going thru about 300 LPs I purchased in bulk 6 months ago, and discovered I have now acquired 2 additional copies of Runes, one of Houses of the Holy and one of their "2" album!

Aporschaguy · 07-30-2011, 11:24 PM

That's a tough one... Zeppelin III

blugill · 07-30-2011, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aporschaguy

That's a tough one... Zeppelin III

Wow, it's almost Zeppelin unplugged but a good album.

I'm thinking Coda or ITTOD won't get many votes though.

Aporschaguy · 07-30-2011, 11:48 PM

Almost I loved the folk and acoustic sounds. I listen to it all the time when flying. Coda was a good album. We're Gonna Groove and I Can't Quit You Baby are great. Though I think they were actually recorded or played earlier than Cuda.

Don Fernando · 07-31-2011, 12:21 AM

"the best off"

MarkinAZ · 07-31-2011, 12:28 AM

Led Zeppelin rel in Jan 1969
Led Zeppelin II rel in Oct 1969
Led Zeppelin III rel in Oct 1970
Led Zeppelin IV rel in Nov 1971

Houses of the Holy rel in Mar 1973
Physical Graffiti rel in Feb 1975
Presence rel in Mar 1976
The Song Remains the Same (their movie/tour soundtrack) rel in Sept 1976
In Through the Out Door rel in Aug 1979
Coda rel in Nov 1982

They all have their own unique flavors and sound, and would have to give them all a big thumbs-up

07-31-2011, 12:28 AM

Runes. Without a doubt!

Sawyer · 07-31-2011, 05:19 AM

Don't know if it is the best, but III is my favorite so that is what I voted.

icehog3 · 07-31-2011, 07:11 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Studi.../dp/B000002IWP

Although I could make a case for any of the first 7, I picked Physical Graffiti for its diversity.

shilala · 07-31-2011, 07:52 AM

Super difficult decision. I had to go with II only because there's not a single song on that album that I didn't love from the very first time I listened to it.
My absolute favorites Zep song is Hey, Hey, What Can I Do. When I was just a little booger I had a heck of a time rounding up that song because it was only on the flip side of the Black Dog .45. I had to special order it from National Record Mart at the mall and waited the standard 6 to 8 weeks.
Weird thing, I looked at Wikipedia and they say it was released on the B side of the Immigrant Song. I'm absolutely certain mine had Black Dog on the A side. It must have been a second market thing, this was around 1980. I actually found out how to find it from a music encyclopedia I had, I had never heard the song and it was the last piece I needed in my collection till Coda came out later, which I thought was a HUGE disappointment at the time. Later I understood it for what it was and enjoyed it, but it's still the least favorite album for me right up till today.
I would have picked Physical Graffiti because I gave it the most play time along the way, but I wore it out. What an incredible album it was.

LasciviousXXX · 07-31-2011, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Although I could make a case for any of the first 7, I picked Physical Graffiti for its diversity.

I knew there was a reason we got along buddy

I did the same

Sawyer · 07-31-2011, 08:02 AM

I like the large blues influence on III. That is why I picked it. May change next week though as they all have their merits.

OLS · 07-31-2011, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

impossible choice

Absolutely NOT an impossible choice.

Scott and i also seem to be along the same lines. Physical Graffiti is the best to me, too much to love
about it. The album I find myself going back to over and over as relief from Physical Graffitti is LZ II.
The Lemon Song, I mean are you kidding me? Great album. I also enjoyed Coda on it's release, but in
time I grew a little tired of it, based on it's overall "wrongness" standing up next to the other albums.
but in the end, I really like it alot. Hot Dog, haha, what a song. The whole record is now contextually
correct to me. I like 4, too, but Stairway to heaven kind of died on me, just can't HEAR it anymore.
That takes down the so-called Runes LP. Yeah, it's PG or II....What would be a good excercise for Rock
newbies who love the Killers and other modern bands and might think Zeppelin?? Why would I listen to that?
Get em all and find out for yourself which one is best and why it's all good. Houses of the Holy is also a
great mix of styles and songs.

kelmac07 · 07-31-2011, 08:21 AM

WOW...extremely tough question. I gotta go with Houses of The Holy...it's MY favorite Zeppelin album. When I heard Over The Hills And Far Away it blew my mind. I still thinks it ranks as one of the best songs of all times.

pnoon · 07-31-2011, 08:36 AM

Not to split hairs here but I think there is a difference (at least for me) between the best album and my favorite.

Best - I voted for LZ II
Favorite - Houses of The Holy with LZ IV a close second.

I like them all so this was a tough choice. One of my favorite bands.

DMK · 07-31-2011, 09:56 AM

Very tough choice....

I went with IV, because of the most favourite tracks, but truly the boxed set that was released on 7 September 1990 it the best I currently own.

View Poll Results: Best Zeppelin Album
1	5	9.09%
2	4	7.27%
3	2	3.64%
4	15	27.27%
Houses of the Holy	9	16.36%
Physical Graffiti	18	32.73%
Presence	0	0%
In Through The Out Door	1	1.82%
Coda	1	1.82%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

07-30-2011, 10:40 PM	#1
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ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best Zeppelin Album Yeah I would say it's too hard to make a choice, but I have listened to IV more than any other album. So my vote is IV. Really, they had NO bad album.

07-30-2011, 11:03 PM	#4
blugill Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Enid, Oklahoma Posts: 867 Trading: (10)	Re: Best Zeppelin Album I've listened to IV more than any other as well but I and II have some of the best songs Zep ever made on them! I know a lot of people are partial to Physical Graffiti and it's a great double album too but it's also got some so so songs on it. IV is solid all the way through though. III is probably one of the most underrated album though but not quite the best. __________________ My Blog

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SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Best Zeppelin Album Albums about airships? I don't get it!! I vote for Runes (I know, "How original", right?) Although, I was going thru about 300 LPs I purchased in bulk 6 months ago, and discovered I have now acquired 2 additional copies of Runes, one of Houses of the Holy and one of their "2" album! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

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Aporschaguy Two sheets to the wind! Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Great white north Posts: 218 Trading: (0)	Re: Best Zeppelin Album That's a tough one... Zeppelin III __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."

07-30-2011, 11:48 PM	#8
Aporschaguy Two sheets to the wind! Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Great white north Posts: 218 Trading: (0)	Re: Best Zeppelin Album Almost I loved the folk and acoustic sounds. I listen to it all the time when flying. Coda was a good album. We're Gonna Groove and I Can't Quit You Baby are great. Though I think they were actually recorded or played earlier than Cuda. __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."

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Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Best Zeppelin Album "the best off" __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

07-31-2011, 12:28 AM	#10
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,220 Trading: (40)	Re: Best Zeppelin Album Led Zeppelin rel in Jan 1969 Led Zeppelin II rel in Oct 1969 Led Zeppelin III rel in Oct 1970 Led Zeppelin IV rel in Nov 1971 Houses of the Holy rel in Mar 1973 Physical Graffiti rel in Feb 1975 Presence rel in Mar 1976 The Song Remains the Same (their movie/tour soundtrack) rel in Sept 1976 In Through the Out Door rel in Aug 1979 Coda rel in Nov 1982 They all have their own unique flavors and sound, and would have to give them all a big thumbs-up __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

07-31-2011, 12:28 AM	#11
designwise1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best Zeppelin Album Runes. Without a doubt!

07-31-2011, 05:19 AM	#12
Sawyer Primitive Screwhead Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Atlanta Posts: 290 Trading: (5)	Re: Best Zeppelin Album Don't know if it is the best, but III is my favorite so that is what I voted.

07-31-2011, 07:11 AM	#13
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,564 Trading: (60)	Re: Best Zeppelin Album http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Studi.../dp/B000002IWP Although I could make a case for any of the first 7, I picked Physical Graffiti for its diversity. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-31-2011, 07:52 AM	#14
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Best Zeppelin Album Super difficult decision. I had to go with II only because there's not a single song on that album that I didn't love from the very first time I listened to it. My absolute favorites Zep song is Hey, Hey, What Can I Do. When I was just a little booger I had a heck of a time rounding up that song because it was only on the flip side of the Black Dog .45. I had to special order it from National Record Mart at the mall and waited the standard 6 to 8 weeks. Weird thing, I looked at Wikipedia and they say it was released on the B side of the Immigrant Song. I'm absolutely certain mine had Black Dog on the A side. It must have been a second market thing, this was around 1980. I actually found out how to find it from a music encyclopedia I had, I had never heard the song and it was the last piece I needed in my collection till Coda came out later, which I thought was a HUGE disappointment at the time. Later I understood it for what it was and enjoyed it, but it's still the least favorite album for me right up till today. I would have picked Physical Graffiti because I gave it the most play time along the way, but I wore it out. What an incredible album it was. __________________

07-31-2011, 08:02 AM	#16
Sawyer Primitive Screwhead Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Atlanta Posts: 290 Trading: (5)	Re: Best Zeppelin Album I like the large blues influence on III. That is why I picked it. May change next week though as they all have their merits.

07-31-2011, 08:21 AM	#18
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Best Zeppelin Album WOW...extremely tough question. I gotta go with Houses of The Holy...it's MY favorite Zeppelin album. When I heard Over The Hills And Far Away it blew my mind. I still thinks it ranks as one of the best songs of all times. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

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pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Best Zeppelin Album Not to split hairs here but I think there is a difference (at least for me) between the best album and my favorite. Best - I voted for LZ II Favorite - Houses of The Holy with LZ IV a close second. I like them all so this was a tough choice. One of my favorite bands. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

07-31-2011, 09:56 AM	#20
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,743 Trading: (86)	Re: Best Zeppelin Album Very tough choice.... I went with IV, because of the most favourite tracks, but truly the boxed set that was released on 7 September 1990 it the best I currently own. __________________ Darryl, SOB...