Does anyone dislike Led Zeppelin
08-26-02, 11:28 AM
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Does anyone dislike Led Zeppelin
It occurred to me yesterday that I've never met anyone that dislikes Led Zeppelin. Some may not be as enamored with them as others, but overall everyone seems to enjoy their music. Is there anyone here that absolutely despises Zeppelin or just doesn't like their music in general?
08-26-02, 11:57 AM
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I think they're one of the few bands (like The Beatles) where most people at least have one or two songs they really like. I'm not a big fan but I've always liked "Ten Years Gone" and "Kashmir."
08-26-02, 11:58 AM
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I think if people associate certian songs with them that they may not like, then they would never give them the chance and therefore not like them. Zeppelin has songs for everyone IMO.
08-26-02, 12:19 PM
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I don't love Led Zeppelin and do think they're a bit overrated. That said, they do have some very good songs. I despise just as much of their stuff though.
Generally, for me...
Robert Plant singing = good.
Robert Plant screaming and howling = as irritating as finger nails on a chalkboard.
Generally, for me...
Robert Plant singing = good.
Robert Plant screaming and howling = as irritating as finger nails on a chalkboard.
08-26-02, 01:32 PM
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They're a really good band, but they also represent everything that's wrong with rock radio.
Barely an hour goes by that at least one rock station around here doesn't "get the Led out" (whatever that means). It's bad enough that they only play the same handful of tracks over and over again (Kashmir, Whole Lotta Love), but radio programmers must all think that their last album was Physical Grafitti. I was really surprised how good the tracks off of Presence and In Through the Out Door were when I first bought the Led Zeppelin box set.
Barely an hour goes by that at least one rock station around here doesn't "get the Led out" (whatever that means). It's bad enough that they only play the same handful of tracks over and over again (Kashmir, Whole Lotta Love), but radio programmers must all think that their last album was Physical Grafitti. I was really surprised how good the tracks off of Presence and In Through the Out Door were when I first bought the Led Zeppelin box set.
08-26-02, 01:46 PM
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There was a time years ago that I would not have wanted to hear anything by them. Mainly because I was sick of classic rock radio fare. Today, oh my, please give me them over what is going on with rock today. Even though I don't think I'll ever be able to listen to "Stairway to Heaven" with any enjoyment at all, I really like some of their more upbeat songs.
08-26-02, 01:55 PM
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Originally posted by Jason
They're a really good band, but they also represent everything that's wrong with rock radio.
Barely an hour goes by that at least one rock station around here doesn't "get the Led out" (whatever that means). It's bad enough that they only play the same handful of tracks over and over again (Kashmir, Whole Lotta Love), but radio programmers must all think that their last album was Physical Grafitti. I was really surprised how good the tracks off of Presence and In Through the Out Door were when I first bought the Led Zeppelin box set.
They're a really good band, but they also represent everything that's wrong with rock radio.
Barely an hour goes by that at least one rock station around here doesn't "get the Led out" (whatever that means). It's bad enough that they only play the same handful of tracks over and over again (Kashmir, Whole Lotta Love), but radio programmers must all think that their last album was Physical Grafitti. I was really surprised how good the tracks off of Presence and In Through the Out Door were when I first bought the Led Zeppelin box set.
I own all the Led Zeppelin albums except for Coda and recently I've been listening to Presence and In Through the Out Door instead of the much more played 1-4, HotH, and PG. There are some really great songs on these two infrequently played albums.
I was driving with one of my friends when Hots On For Nowhere came on and he asked me who was playing. I said Led Zeppelin and he said he'd never heard the song before.
08-26-02, 05:03 PM
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Originally posted by SiberianLlama
I own all the Led Zeppelin albums except for Coda and recently I've been listening to Presence and In Through the Out Door instead of the much more played 1-4, HotH, and PG. There are some really great songs on these two infrequently played albums.
I own all the Led Zeppelin albums except for Coda and recently I've been listening to Presence and In Through the Out Door instead of the much more played 1-4, HotH, and PG. There are some really great songs on these two infrequently played albums.
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08-26-02, 05:25 PM
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Zep's got a few decent tunes. I think I would've gotten into them more if it weren't for Robert Plant. Hate his singing. Having said that, "When the Levee Breaks" is one of the coolest songs ever...
08-26-02, 05:30 PM
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Originally posted by raithen
"Carouselambra" and "Achilles Last Stand" are among my favourite Zep tracks. Certainly their last two studio albums were over-looked and under-appreciated.
"Carouselambra" and "Achilles Last Stand" are among my favourite Zep tracks. Certainly their last two studio albums were over-looked and under-appreciated.
The intro to "Under the Bridge" bears more than a slight resemblance to "Achilles Last Stand" (actually from their 3rd to last studio album). In my area, at least, "All My Love" and "Fool in the Rain" from In Through The Out Door get quite a bit of radio play.
08-26-02, 05:41 PM
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Zep's got a few decent tunes. I think I would've gotten into them more if it weren't for Robert Plant. Hate his singing. Having said that, "When the Levee Breaks" is one of the coolest songs ever...
Zep's got a few decent tunes. I think I would've gotten into them more if it weren't for Robert Plant. Hate his singing. Having said that, "When the Levee Breaks" is one of the coolest songs ever...
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08-26-02, 08:45 PM
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I wouldn't say I'm a huge Zeppelin fan but I enjoy all their music that I've heard a lot. I haven't listened to a bunch of their stuff but the songs that I have heard are amazing. I could listen to those songs all day 
08-27-02, 02:57 AM
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The biggest understatement I've heard all week. Maybe all month.
The biggest understatement I've heard all week. Maybe all month.
08-27-02, 07:11 AM
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I was going to go see Zep after "In Through the Out Door" was released. Drummer takes dirt nap. Tour goes south. Oh well.
The cool thing about that recording is that you have a song like "Hot Dog" (which I really dig) thrown in with completey different sounding songs.
The cool thing about that recording is that you have a song like "Hot Dog" (which I really dig) thrown in with completey different sounding songs.
08-27-02, 08:37 PM
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I never have liked them...Own nothing, never will, can't stand...Once had a bunch of drunk classic rock dudes attempt to kick the sh*t out of me at a party once because I let my contempt for them be known...Though Coda I thought I had some interesting tunes...