Music : How the West Was Won

How the West Was Won

by: Led Zeppelin




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Average Rating:  out of 5 stars
Sales Rank: 2579







Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0075678358722
Format: Box set, Live
Label: Atlantic / Wea
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
Number Of Discs: 3
Publication Date: 2003
Publisher: Atlantic / Wea
Release Date: May 27, 2003
Sales Rank: 2579
Studio: Atlantic / Wea









Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
For a band with such an overarching legacy, the official record of Led Zeppelin's legendary--and unpredictable--live act has heretofore been poorly represented by the disappointing, scattershot soundtrack to The Song Remains the Same. But this triple-disc live set (culled from 1972 Long Beach/LA shows in advance of Houses of the Holy) addresses history with a vengeance, if a few decades late. These shows have rightfully assumed cult status in the bootleg market, showcasing a band at the peak of its creative and performing powers. Zep faithful will welcome the belated release as evidence for enduring loyalty, but younger fans may find its diversity and dynamics even more enlightening--indeed, whole careers have since been built on the musical ideas Jimmy Page and company toss off here as decorative filler. Crucially rooted in the amped-and-hammered American blues of the guitarist's former band, the Yardbirds, the marathon workouts of 'Dazed and Confused' and 'Whole Lotta Love' (which consume nearly an hour all by themselves) somehow encompass Ricky Nelson, Morocco, James Brown, Holst, Elvis Presley, and Muddy Waters amidst their trademark sturm und drang, while the acoustic set that closes out disc one showcases the band's--and particularly Robert Plant's--good-natured, crypto-Celtic folk appeal with energetic aplomb. Bigger and brasher than just about any rock act that followed in its historic wake, yet ever fan-loyal to its myriad influences, Led Zeppelin's live juggernaut finally gets the monument it deserves. --Jerry McCulley









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Disc 1:
  1. LA Drone
  2. Immigrant Song
  3. Heartbreaker
  4. Black Dog
  5. Over The Hills And Far Away
  6. Since I've Been Loving You
  7. Stairway To Heaven
  8. Going To California
  9. That's The Way
  10. Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp
Disc 2:
  1. Dazed And Confused
  2. What Is And What Should Never Be
  3. Dancing Days
  4. Moby Dick
Disc 3:
  1. Whole Lotta Love (Medley)
  2. Rock And Roll
  3. The Ocean
  4. Bring It On Home


Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Zeppelin live
Possibly better than The Song Ramains the Same. If you like Led Zeppelin (considered one of the best rock bands and revalued generation after generation) I think this triple is a good choice. The singer is O.K (now his "Raising Sand" is astonishing), the guitarist is wonderful, the bassist sounds fine and the drummer was one of the best in his genre.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great live collection
These are a set of live recordings that were rediscovered in 2003 and re-mastered.
They sound fantastic and are a must-have for any zeppelin fan. I've recently had
to start driving to work one day a week and these cds have made me look forward
to the ride (which is otherwise miserable).



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - What more praise can be given?
Legendary performances by legendary rock icons. Thought not known as one, LZ certainly qualifies as a "jam band" as evidenced here. A must have for any and every fan of classic rock. Masters at the top of their game.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Rock and roll just doesn't get any better than this
Not that you needed another five-star review to think about getting this, but I have to chime in. This is one of the finest live albums I've ever heard. Zep were in their prime here (the material for this album was taken from two concerts in June of 1972, one in Los Angeles and one in Long Beach) and boy, does it show. My favorite song on the album is "Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp" which the fellas play with a great deal of energy and the appreciative crowd enthusiastically claps along. Their big hits from that era are here, like "Black Dog", "Rock And Roll", "Immigrant Song", and of course "Stairway To Heaven." If you're even kind of a Zep fan, this album is absolutely essential.



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - 3 things
1. the dvd-audio sounds a bit compressed and bright. needs to sound fatter.

2. the subwoofer needs to be turned up a tad.

3. where are robert plant talking through the whole concert?? thats a big part of zeppelin live.

other than this its cool :)

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