Couldn't have said it better myself. Presence is one of my favorite albums. Right up there with Led Zeppelin 4 and Physical Graffiti. In Through the Out Door ain't too bad either.
Ya know, it’s really odd. I was a Led-head from the beginning, all the way through PG. But I never bought, or even listened to an entire album after PG. What little airplay they got, and the absence of general buzz, kept me from listening or buying. Maybe after all these years it’s time to correct the history.
For true Zeppelin fans Presence is a masterpiece. Very different album, no acoustic guitars, no keyboards, just straight up rock and blues. There was a lot of tension in the band when they recorded it and it comes through in the music.
Yeah, Plant in A Wheelchair. Page really paying attention to not record something that could be easily compared to previous LP's However, "Tea For One" also Compared to "Since I Been Loving You". (could be a call and response) is absolutely an amazing Track. The Opening Riff of "Tea For One" misleads the Listener (intentional?) but it has been my Favorite Track from "Presence" since I Got the LP Brand New Back in 1976. Great Album!
@@donnadavid1972 I think some of the MOST profound, soul-caressing guitar licks of Jimmy's are found on "Tea For One." I was a little slow to come to it, I guess cos I was lazy/impatient to sit thru ten minutes of not-hard rock as a young ma, lol, but yes, it is way up there for me now!
@@joescott8877 I'm a guitar player and I don't see the similarities between Tea For One and Since I've Been Loving You other than that they played them as a medley live. Both great songs
@@leedrennan3628 Thanks for the Info, they are 2 different songs for sure. Jimmy has stated they are similar in respect to minor blues chordal structure of C minor (as is SIBLY) Yes I did Google as I am not a Musician just a Die Hard Music Lover!
Skipping the next two albums would be a huge mistake. They're the most different from the rest of the catalog while being radically different from each other. They show Zep was still taking chances and pushing the boundaries. To this day there are people who stopped listening to them because of Zep III. They also lost fans with Houses of the Holy, although that's largely forgotten these days. Believe me, this discography isn't over.
If they truly lost fans bc of Houses of the Holy - I'm not sure how they broke The Beatles single act attendance the 2nd show into their tour supporting the Houses of the Holy album - LOL. Seems to me that they gained fans.
@@turnsufficient4971 Of course they gained fans. That's obvious. But Houses of the Holy was the most divisive album since Zep III, and many orginal fans bailed on them that year. So they lost some fans while they gained a ton more. Wasn't the first time, wouldn't be the last. The singer for AC/DC yelled at Zep to "practice at home" when he heard the new songs on the Houses tour in Florida. Other people think it's their best album. Presence was the only Zep album to appear in bargain bins. Now it's many fans' favorite. I'm only recommending the Bros listen for themselves and be sceptical of comments like "they were done by this time" or "this lp had two songs and the rest is filler" because there were always certain Zep albums that brought that reaction - and Houses was definitly one of them.
Yeah, I ceretainly hope they follow the Yellow Zep Road all the way! No many awesome groups "deserve" a full pilgramage like the "Zeppathon." I'd say The Beatles, and probably The Who, up until Moon's death, anyhow. Not the Stones, God love 'em. Not Van Halen, unless it's ONLY with DLR. Floyd, maybe, tho I admit I'm not enuf of a superfan to really know. Not Rush after 1987 or so. Zep were the SAME AMAZING UNIT all the way thru 8 albums.
@@joescott8877 The Zep catalog lends itself to a great runthrough. It starts with a bang and there's no difference between the U.K. and U.S. tracklists. The Who with Moon would be a trip. That's 8 studio albums, same as Zep. The Beatles, definitely. Btw, I misread "Zeppathon" for "Zappathon". Yikes!
@@darrylbennett4297 Yes I deleted that post because I said his son died in the car wreck. Actually he died as you said, of a viral infection in 77. The car wreck was in 75. Robert was hurt badly, but no one died in the crash.
Please finish out this Led Zep journey. Presence is vastly underrated. ITTOD has some classic songs where JPJ really shines. And Coda, released after Bonzo died, is a great way to tie a bow on this whole experience.
If anyone is saying their next albums aren’t good, their freaking crazy. I am looking forward to your reaction to “Tea For One” on the next one album called “Presence” (if you haven’t done it already)
yessir! if you saw how La sort of tripped out in a good way upon hearing SIBLY, you'll recall that he is a student of The Blues as well as the drums, and I think he will totally appreciate Jimmy's soul-caressing guitar licks in that great closing song!
While the totality of the later albums may not compare with LZ1 through PG, you must continue on. There are some beastly tracks that can’t be missed: Achilles Last Stand, Tea for One, Nobody’s Fault off the underrated Presence. In Through the Out Door was a JPJ showcase as Page was getting deep in the throughs of drug abuse and it’s a different kind of album, but Bonzo CRUSHES Fool in the Rain, Plants love letter to his then recently deceased son, may be the most touching song they have ever done. Even Coda, which is mostly outtakes has Were Gonna Groove, and the great Traveling Riverside Blues. Please continue to fruition, it’s been a pleasure taking this journey with you guys!
This song was about groupies that Plant dubbed the "L.A. Queens." PG was "only" their 2nd best-selling album of all-time and went nearly 17x platinum. The band sold over 300 Million records worldwide which is kind of a lot...
You Have to Go all the way through the Catalog. No more acoustic songs. Presence goes raw and funky after Plant sings from a wheelchair. In Through the Out Door much more produced and JPJ brings the Keys back. Phenomenal drums on Bonzo’s last studio album.
No one that knows music is underrating anything by LZ. Claiming artists and music is underrated is one of the most overused statements on RU-vid. Who is doing this "rating"? And who is dim enough to give any credence to such rating?
@@jofi4580 Well, "underrated" means, I think, that it's "unsung," so to speak. not as greatly appreciated as it SHOULD be. That the casual fan would never have heard ANY of the songs on it, cos the radio (back in the day) never played any of them. And when they DO hear it, they say "F me! THIS is ZEPPELIN?? Why did no one tell me of this album? Thus: "underrated." My .02, anyhow.
In Through the Out Dooor is a great album. Back to form with many different types of songs. Some great drum tracks from Bonham, not to mention his last album. Heartfelt radio friendly tune for Plant's son who passed during their 77 tour. Honestly, I would definitely give The Song Remains the Same, a listen. Live album with 20 minute versions of Dazed and No Quarter. The best version of Rain Song.
I think Presence is worth a deep dive and has some standouts and Page's guitar playing dominates. In Through the Outdoor is a change in style. JPJ's influence is all over the album, and they incorporated the synth, and also worth a listen with some standouts.
Let me be one of the first to encourage you to continue the journey through the final two LPs. While they may not rank over what you've heard, they have many, many moments of greatness...and hey, it still Led f'ing Zeppelin! Presence is actually one of my favorites. Super bluesy🔥
The albums from here are more uneven for sure but some of their all time greats are still ahes. Achilles Last Stand, Nobody's Fault but mine, Fool in the Rain, All of my Love
We have complainers in the Zeppelin community that feel as though everything Zeppelin does should sound like it came from the first 3 or 4 albums, without taking into account the band has progressed over the years...just listen and enjoy the band that we all know as Led Zeppelin !!!
Lol...the next album jumps to a sophisticated level that most bands won't touch them. The time signatures are beyond sick. Zeppelin doesn't have a bad song. 😎👍
Gentlemen y’all MUST check out “Nobody’s Fault But Mine” from the Presence album 1976! Each member at their musical peak even RP doubling with an incredible harmonica contribution with his vocals. (Maybe I said too much) but, you WILL understand! “Achilles Last Stand” is a monster as well. ✌️😊
It's interesting you noticed the guitar as foremost when most people usually mention the drums first. 😊 This song is hard, gritty blues with a killer groove. It's Robert's discussing the groupie situation at the time. When they first started, groupies were there primarily for the music and a bit of the scene, which is understandable; no one was famous yet. But, by this point, Zep is one of the biggest bands and the types of backstage fans, groupies, hangers-on, etc. had changed. Now, people were there primarily for the scene first (and maybe music) and what they could get out of it, like sex, drugs, or to bask in the pale reflective glow of being around the famous. That's why Robert sarcastically asks "Do you know my name? Do I look the same?" but facetiously proclaims "I must be the one you want, I've got to be the one you need." because it didn't seem to matter who you were, what you looked like, etc., as long as there was a party going on. Here's a quote by Robert from an interview about this song: In an interview with Rolling Stone (March 13, 1975) the interviewer, Cameron Crowe, commented that Robert Plant seemed to be depressed about the thought of growing up. Plant responded: "Well, I am. I haven't lost my innocence particularly. I'm always ready to pretend I haven't. Yeah, it is a shame in a way. And it's a shame to see these young chicks bungle their lives away in a flurry and rush to compete with what was in the old days the goodtime relationships we had with the GTOs and people like that. When it came to looning, they could give us as much of a looning as we could give them. It's a shame, really. If you listen to 'Sick Again,' a track from Physical Graffiti, the words show I feel a bit sorry for them. 'Clutching pages from your teenage dream in the lobby of the Hotel Paradise/Through the circus of the L.A. queen how fast you learn the downhill slide.' One minute she's 12 and the next minute she's 13 and over the top. Such a shame. They haven't got the style that they had in the old days... way back in '68." The GTOs stood for "Girls Together Outrageously" and were the first groupies Zep met when they came to California before the scene started to change and the groupies (called "baby groupies") started getting younger and younger. Please continue and finish the catalog. Presence is an underrated gem. It was written during a time of great upheaval; Robert and his family had been in a car accident while vacationing in Greece (his wife almost died) and he was in a wheelchair after breaking his leg and ankle as well as other injuries. Because of that, they couldn't tour but they also couldn't stay home because they were tax exiles. Being a tax exile in England meant if you were wealthy enough and spent a certain amount of months living away from the UK, the band would be charged a lower tax rate than if they stayed primarily in the UK. Being gone on a several month tour would usually take care of this problem but not this time. Jimmy and Peter's solution was for all of them to go off first to Malibu, California then to Munich, and work on the next album, which Robert was not happy about. They were under a very tight deadline, so it was the fastest and hardest they'd worked on an album since their debut. The album is very stripped down and, in its songs, you can hear Robert's continued dissatisfaction with how things are going and there's a lot of hard emotions on display. Please continue!
Well, Henrietta, kudos to you for your usual interesting commentary! You should keep all these little gems and post a little Zep blog--for real! Sorry I can't quite recall, but I THINK it was in an exchange with yourself on another Zep reaction that I mentioned a book about how the "Rock Scene" became more corporatized in the early-to-mid 70's called "What you want is in the limo." (A line from Bowie's "Fame.") Also, given your excellent use of the Plant quotation from the CC interview here, I can't imagine you're unfamiliar with the great movie "Almost Famous." I've seen comments where it seems like some people are given to pearl-clutching and sort of virtue-signaling by calling out Plant and his lyrics here. This interview dulls such attacks. While it may well be true that, in "that" mileu especially (and only the most exceptional among us are NOT strongly influenced BY what is seen as "socially acceptable"), Robert had his own Lori Maddox-like encounters, it is heartening that he seemed to consider the situation as a whole more in terms of Pity than "Party!"
@@joescott8877 Hi Joe, yes it was you and I discussing that book about the change in rock music and also yes, I'm well aware of the movie 😊I know there were a lot of bands of the time that recognized themselves or situations close to what was dramatized. In fact, I think Ozzy said when he saw it that he thought it was a documentary rather than fictional. There's an interview somewhere where Cameron Crowe names the bands who provided inspiration for the movie band, Stillwater.
Love this song! One of their most underrated ones in my opinion. In regards the the next albums, Presence is a great album and ITTOD is a good album. At least to me.
Love your true understanding and appreciation of Led Zeppelin. If you really liked the Houses of the Holly album, then i strongly recommend you reacting to the live version of No Quarter (MSG 1973). YOU WON'T REGRET IT! They're in their element and at their peak.
Hey guys PRESENCE is a great album it shows how they were getting tighter as musicians. ROBERT PLANT tore his archilies and was in a wheelchair for about 10 months.ROBERT PLANT said in a interview that JIMMY, JOHN B. AND JOHN P. J were so impressive in this album and musically harder.We have to realize that all albums won t appeal to all especially some woman.Most musically inclined peaple appreciate the complicated and more difficult compositions.Enjoy this evolved album.
Also a track that amazes me is a blues track called “baby come on home” was recorded in the 60’s but not put on their first album. Great vocals by Plant on this one.
Physical Graffiti is their best album…BUT Presence is the most underrated album in the whole catalog. It’s a “must listen”…I don’t know why it doesn’t get more love.
If you were alive and listening to LZ chronologically, when Physical Graffiti dropped the fans were thirsty. It was all over FM radio (which was still fairly new) and every party you went to. Side 1 and the Wanton Song were on repeat at our house. We just couldn’t get enough of Bonham and Page riffing off each other. Good times. To this day HOTH and PG still gets listens. You have to finish this gents. Presence is a Banger and ITTOD is a new direction but worth it. Enjoying the show fellas. 🔥💯
It was two vinyl LP's, four sides...Many people, especially critics at the time it was released, argued that they should have pared it down to one album with just the best, but I'm glad they released it like this...
you have to do led zep presence and in through the out door. there are some great songs on both albums, and the work done by John Paul Jones with keyboards ,synthesizer on several songs on in through through the outdoor is absolutely another level that you have not heard from him on previous albums. He is the reason why in through the outdoor has a different feel and heavy expermentaltation on the synthisizer. Go for it guys!!!
Excellent reactions on here, all great stuff. Finally on to 'Presence', both sitting comfy, this is gonna blow your socks off, waiting to see your faces !!!, three cheers to you both thanks
Another favorite ❤️btw I was 14/15 yrs old when I heard all these bands. My older brother and sister taught me more than they should have 😂but wouldn’t change them days for anything ❤
There can’t be any true Zeppelin fan that dislikes this song. It has all the elements with Jimmy’s brilliant guitar layering with those dissonant chords in the beginning and some sick drumming from Bonham. This is also Robert at his most sleazy, but it’s darkly great about life on the road. Yeah, you can critique it’s mix being a bit muddy maybe, but there’s no doubt that it’s a great song.
Though their final two albums got mixed reviews there was no drop off in quality as they kept moving in new directions.....and history has proved the doubters were dead wrong. You guys WILL enjoy them, for sure.
There is plenty to enjoy on the next albums, although it took me a long time to warm up to some of the songs. Physical Graffity was the last of their monster albums (imo), but the remaining of their cataloque is definitely worth reacting to; they do contain some gems.
I've been trying lately to hear associations between this albums' songs and the songs on the previous albums from the years these songs were recorded. I don't think I've come up with much, and I think that may be because Zep created such a variety of musical styles in their work after their first two albums that everything just sounds like Zep. Anyway, I made these lists so I thought I'd post them in case anyone else is interested. Track Title Past Assoc Album Rec Year 1 Custard Pie 1974 2 The Rover Houses of the Holy 1972 3 In My Time of Dying 1974 4 Houses of the Holy Houses of the Holy 1972 5 Trampled Under Foot 1974 6 Kashmir 1974 7 In the Light 1974 8 Bron-Yr-Aur Led Zeppelin III 1970 9 Down by the Seaside Led Zeppelin IV 1971 10 Ten Years Gone 1974 11 Night Flight Led Zeppelin IV 1971 12 The Wanton Song 1974 13 Boogie with Stu Led Zeppelin IV 1971 14 Black Country Woman Houses of the Holy 1972 15 Sick Again 1974 Chronological order: Track Title Past Assoc Album Rec Year 8 Bron-Yr-Aur Led Zeppelin III 1970 9 Down by the Seaside Led Zeppelin IV 1971 11 Night Flight Led Zeppelin IV 1971 13 Boogie with Stu Led Zeppelin IV 1971 2 The Rover Houses of the Holy 1972 4 Houses of the Holy Houses of the Holy 1972 14 Black Country Woman Houses of the Holy 1972 1 Custard Pie Physical Graffiti 1974 3 In My Time of Dying Physical Graffiti 1974 5 Trampled Under Foot Physical Graffiti 1974 6 Kashmir Physical Graffiti 1974 7 In the Light Physical Graffiti 1974 10 Ten Years Gone Physical Graffiti 1974 12 The Wanton Song Physical Graffiti 1974 15 Sick Again Physical Graffiti 1974
I have listened to Achilles last stand, which Page has said was the most difficult song to play live. I have mixed feelings about the song, but you must listen to it.
I am going to chime in here and say that I have spent the last day and a 1/2 going through the entire led. Zeppelin, catalog with you too. And. I think you all have the best reaction videos of any i've experienced. I enjoy your insights and frankly. You help clarify for me. What specifically I have loved about this band up till now mostly in general. And your Reactions show a sincere Appreciation for how special led zeppelin was. I was In elementary school When their first album was released. What a treat they have been. But props to you guys for your great reactions
Aaahhhhh yes....the Grand Finale to my favorite Led Zeppelin album. It's been a blast to be with y'all on your discovery of this uber-classic album...!!
You guys reactions are some of the best. First, don't skip the next two records. Second, Zepplin's lesser tracks are better than most other's high level. So, especially in this case, I'm glad there were no omissions. Thanks
A double album, which means two pieces of vinyl four sides. Now as people are telling you Presence is excellent and you need to do it. Personally, I really like in through the out door just finish it off guys. You won’t be disappointed.
Thanks for doing this album. Glad to see you're doing the last 2 studio albums. Can't wait to hear your takes. There's also CODA - a compilation release after Bonzo died. If you decide to go further down the rabbit hole - there's filmed concerts - and bootlegs from their tours. Led Zeppelin live gigs are amazing.
Watched so many of your reaction videos and i have to say your appreciation of rock music is superb, certainly not bettered on RU-vid, lived through these great years of rock music and it will take you years getting through it all, but zeppelin were the greatest, still today the sound is unbelievable, keep going your videos are well appreciated, all the best lads
The apparent drowning out of Plant’s voice is here, one of those instances, where headphone listening is the problem. I have a monster audiophile grade stereo rig. There is no problem whatsoever hearing his vocals. There is also no duplicating pressurizing the room with big, great sounding speakers that is impossible with a headphone experience.
Judging by your reactions thus far, you are still in for some amazing surprises the rest of the way! Don't forget some of the treasures found on Coda, the posthumous album with tracks that didn't make the 8 studio albums!
And Physical Graffiti was two albums on vinyl. Sides one and two had three songs, side three had four, and side four had the other five. IMHO, side three might be the greatest album side ever recorded (In The Light, Bron-Yr-Aur, Down By The Seaside, Ten Years Gone)
You have to do the In Through the Out Door album. It's their last album & shows the direction they would've gone if Bonham hadn't died. I love the entire thing. It's written almost exclusively by JPJ and Plant because Page and Bonham were both deep in addictions. Even so, they both played incredibly on the album, many Bonham fans like it because he was so great on it.
Yup! "Fool in the Rain" was never a favorite of mine--probably still carrying some high school prejudice that it was too "bouncy" or whatever, lol--but Bonzo's drumming on it is nothing short of SICK. Again...
The nex album is their best - Presence is a drumming clinic - and the production is sparse and to the point. I’m really enjoying watching you guys go through this Zep experience. I’ve said it before but you have to listen to Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys- one of the true masterpieces of the rock era.
