Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy (Remastered)
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Track List: Houses of the Holy (Remastered)
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- The Song Remains The Same
- The Rain Song
- Over The Hills And Far Away
- The Crunge
- Dancing Days
- D'yer Mak'er
- No Quarter
- The Ocean
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Album Details: Houses of the Holy (Remastered)
- Release Date:
- 07/19/1994
- Label:
- Atlantic Uk
- UPC:
- 075678263958
User Reviews: Houses of the Holy (Remastered)
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Dripping With Greatness
, January 25, 2003Reviewer: Walt - See all Walt's reviews -
classic
, April 17, 2002great all the way through
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| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews Houses of the Holy follows the same basic pattern as Led Zeppelin IV, but the approach is looser and more relaxed. Jimmy Page's riffs rely on ringing, folky hooks as much as they do on thundering bluesrock, giving the album a lighter, more open atmosphere. While the pseudoreggae of "D'Yer Mak'er" and the affectionate James Brown sendup "The Crunge" suggest that the band was searching for material, they actually contribute to the musical diversity of the album. "The Rain Song" is one of Zep's finest moments, featuring a soaring string arrangement and a gentle, aching melody. "The Ocean" is just as good, starting with a heavy, funky guitar groove before slamming into an a cappella section and ending with a swinging, doo wopflavored raveup. With the exception of the rampaging opening number, "The Song Remains the Same," the rest of Houses of the Holy is fairly straightforward, ranging from the foreboding "No Quarter" and the strutting hard rock of "Dancing Days" to the epic folk/metal fusion "Over the Hills and Far Away." Throughout the record, the band's playing is excellent, making the eclecticism of Page and Robert Plant's songwriting sound coherent and natural. - Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide |
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-- ©2008 All Media Guide, LLC
The final four tracks are inarguably the best sequence of tracks this phenomenal band ever produced. "Dancing Days" and "D'yer Maker" are well known radio hits, and "No Quarter" and "The Ocean" are equally well-known to those who spent their time on the FM Band. The confidence, casualness, tightness and just plain inspiration would make 3/4 of all wannabe's simply lay down their instruments and pick a new vocation.
A gem, not to be overlooked when compiling a collection of Zep records. While for purely historical reasons a neophyte would likely choose ZOSO as a first purchase and proceed to Zep II and the first album, all of which are standouts in their own right, Houses Of The Holy must be included in any serious collection of 70s heavy metal. ...