Trevor Morley's Tache
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Delighted to see the random number generator produce what I'd call a home run.
The Immigrant Song comes hammering out of the speakers like the sound of Thor on the warpath, ruins all in its path with its monster riff and thunderous bass and departs far too quickly.
Zep carry on with the string enhanced “Friends”, the first of several songs on the album inspired by the rural idyll that the most famous of Welsh cottages sits in. The song dissolves into the frantic riffing of “Celebration Day”, which joyfully rocks like an express train.
"Since I've Been Loving You" is a powerhouse slow blues played live in the studio, with John Paul Jones colouring the number with Hammond organ, whilst playing bass on pedals. The guitar solo is one of Jimmy Page’s finest. Plant wails and screams in trademark fashion.
"Out on the Tiles" is Zep getting heavy and funky. Bonzo’s back beat will have you getting your dancin’ shoes on. Page riffs and then riffs some more.
“Gallows’ Pole” has Page contributing Deliverancesque banjo, which is rather appropriate for this swinging but nasty little tale.
“Tangerine” is a beautiful folk-rock song with a short but classic electric guitar solo.
"That's the Way" is more lustrous folk, almost totally acoustic with a fabulous heartfelt but understated Plant vocal.
The folk keeps on coming with "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp", a paean to dog walking, but, surprise, gets a boot up the behind from Bonham’s stomping beat.
“Hats off to (Roy) Harper” sees Zep shake ‘em on down in an acoustic blues stylee.
I ought to deduct somethng for the tribute to a City fan but then it is about a Blue so rounding up is in order:
10/10
Some LZ albums get 11/10 from me...
"These reviews go up to 11..."