Music Debate #100: Led Zeppelin

[Reed Rothchild | 9,547]

 

[JamesRobot | 5,806]

10.  I don't think there's a bad tune in the bunch.  Zeppelin II is my favorites followed by Physical Graffiti and Houses. 

Interesting inclusion of Whitesnake And Gretta Van Fleet.  Whitesnake I'd give a 7; they're more their own thing.  5 for Gretta; completely derivative.  Can't believe they won a Grammy.  Oh wait, yes I can.

Edited January 26, 2021 by JamesRobot

[docile tapeworm | 4,203]

live at bbc

[Bearcat-Doug | 5,105]

Great stuff all around. 10/10.

[RH | 4,916]

9 of 10 for me.

[themisfit138 | 523]

1/10. I find Zeppelin repulsive and change the channel whenever they come on. 

[Californication | 1,477]

So many good songs.

[LeatherRebel5150 | 1,056]

10/10 one of the best. I actually hold them in higher regard than the Beatles. Hell I have a tattoo of their symbols. 

I never understood the Whitesnake comparison, I always found them pretty distinct in their sound. I understand the Greta Van Fleet thing. Though I do enjoy them because we ain't gunna get any new Led Zeppelin music so  I dont mind them ripping it off a bit. Some if their songs are just plain ripped and other songs are pretty unique.

 

 

[Renmauzo | 1,202]

I'm generally reticent to share my thoughts on music polls since music is so subjective, but Zeppelin is one of a few exceptions for me; easy 10. The technical prowess and musicianship of each member created so many timeless classics, and there is a pocket the band would hit where the groove was just...perfect.

Like any band, they had their lows, but even the tracks that don't traditionally get a lot of rotation are really interesting when given a chance. I think some of the phoned in live performances were the band's weak point; sometimes it was a home run and others, an embarrassment. Still, nothing can take away from the timelessness of Led Zeppelin.

[a3quit4s | 4,103]

9/10 not one of my personal favorites but great nonetheless 

[Hammerfestus | 3,858]

1 hour ago, LeatherRebel5150 said:

I never understood the Whitesnake comparison, I always found them pretty distinct in their sound.

It’s Coverdale that invites the comparison not necessarily Whitesnake.  They are after all contemporaries in the English rock scene.  If you want to talk about a man whose relevance to music history is severely undervalued it’s David Coverdale.  All because Whitesnake ended up being his most popular period.  Who by the way, in my opinion, is one of the most consistently enjoyable bands of that hair rock period.  

[captmorgandrinker | 1,649]

4.   Local radio station ruined me on them.

[DefaultGen | 5,413]

Hard for me to rate. They're musically amazing but I just never listen to them.

[Kguillemette | 1,545]

5/10. I've tried, but I just do not find them interesting. They lag behind Sabbath and Deep Purple as far as similar bands from the era go.

[Tulpa | 3,515]

I like them, but I think people often overrate them.

[Californication | 1,477]

I like many Zeppelin tracks, and I know this may sound corny, but I thought Stairway to Heaven was cathartic after my father passed. I'm not a religious person, but for me that track makes this sound of an unknown journey that we are going to all have to take at some point. Most of us will end up sitting in a bed and sitting there as death approaches and it will all be on us to come to terms with what our lives meant. And the music changes from a darker sound to a more uplifting sound midway almost to say it's okay, all paths lead her and you should not be afraid.

Edit: also, there is almost an ethereal quality to the sound.

Edited January 26, 2021 by Californication

[Hammerfestus | 3,858]

I gave them an 8.  I like Led Zeppelin but like a lot of classic rock greats I think I kind of burned myself out on them years ago.  I really don’t get the urge to listen very often any more.  I do think that the solo part in Stairway is in the running for greatest rock guitar solo of all time.  Probably goes to Comfortably Numb though.

[doner24 | 1,197]

Easy 10 for me. Even though I’m mostly tired of the radio hits, the rest of the catalog is incredible, spanning from rock, to blues to folksy Americana. Incredible musicianship, and judging by the videos I’ve seen the live performances were incredible too. 

[Reed Rothchild | 9,547]

One of my favorite deeper cuts

 

 

[The Count | 527]

Come on, man. 10/10. Who is a legitimately better classic rock band?

[nrslam | 476]

Easy 10.  Hard to find something of theirs I don't like.

[AstralSoul | 502]

They're good but not something I've ever gone out of my way to listen to. 5/10

[Jeevan | 8,912]

8, I like em