Houses of the Holy Led Zeppelin

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  • Release Date: 07/19/1994
  • Original Release: 1973
  • Sales Rank: 4,416
  • Label: ATLANTIC / WEA
  • UPC: 075678263927

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Houses of the Holy

1LISTENThe Song Remains the Same 5:30
2LISTENThe Rain Song 7:38
3LISTENOver the Hills and Far Away 4:49
4LISTENThe Crunge 3:17
5LISTENDancing Days 3:43
6LISTEND'Yer Mak'er 4:22
7LISTENNo Quarter 7:00
8LISTENThe Ocean 4:31

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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 blues-rock, giving the album a lighter, more open atmosphere. While the pseudo-reggae of "D'Yer Mak'er" and the affectionate James Brown send-up "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 wop-flavored rave-up. 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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Probably the best Zep albumby Anonymous

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December 03, 2006: "Houses of the Holy" is probably the best album the band ever made, even if only a couple of the songs make the ten best of Zep list. Considering that only a few years earlier they were just ripping off old blues' masters, the progress is remarkable. Why one of the other reviewers doesn't like "The Crunge" I can't think, though it's clearly not the best song Zep ever wrote. They were not short of material for this record, as they left the title song off (it later appeared on "Physical Graffiti"). It's just a beautifully crafted album, and catches Page/Plant at their peak - a level they maintained for a couple more years, before overindulgence and heroin took their toll. Think about it: of the British Big Four (Beatles, Stones, Who, Zep), who still has listeners? That's right, Zeppelin. Even kids born after the band broke up listen to Zep, but not the others.

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October 20, 2006: Anouter Great Album By Zepp. 1. The song remains the Same 11/10, Just good music, Great Guitar. 2. The Rain song 11/10, nice Guitar, one of Zepps softer songs, the best on the album. 3. Over the Hills and Far Away 10/10, Great Lyrics and Vocals. 4. The Crunge 6/10, Just anoying, the worst on the album. 5. Dancing Days 9/10, good beat. 6. D'yer Mak'er 9/10, Some people say this is their favorite Zepp song, those people are crazy, but I still enjoy this song. 7. NO Quarter 10/10, very creepy Pink Floyd like song. 8. The ocean 10/10, last but not least, this song has great riffs. 75/80, A, 5/5


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