This is a Wally World (Walmart) exclusive release of the Led Zeppelin’s ’76 album, complete with a repo tour laminate of the period. I’m assuming they are using the most up to date remaster as it sounds super clear and also empty at the same time as the sound is very sparse.
I’m not the biggest Zeppelin fan as they never seemed to flick my switch, but I remember buying this on release day and feeling quite underwhelmed after playing it. From what you read online, this seems to be most people’s least favourite Zeppelin album.
Achilles Last Stand is regarded by many as the album’s stand out tune, and it feels a bit like Zeppelin go Prog to me. However, in my opinion Nobody’s Fault But Mine is the best tune on the record, as it feels like them being themselves. A cool riff and a bit of eastern promise added to the intro, plus that Bonzo and JPJ groove is timeless. It’s cool that they go back to the blues on the close out tune Tea For One, as that’s where it all started.
I’m not sure when this will get played again, but it was cool to listen to it after all this time.
7.5/10 from The Grooveman.
