Album 948
Led Zeppelin - Presence
Year: 1976
At first this, along with Houses of the Holy were the two choices available to me due to my restrictions. On re-examination, this is probably the strongest Led Zeppelin album. Bonham and Jones are on top form here, the rhythm section is so amazingly tight. Page and Plant however, are in a world all on their own, Tea For One for example, Page goes from sonic assault to beautiful squeals and Plant finds a power in his voice that exemplifies his longing. Yes, you can hear he's tired at times here, but it just adds to the bluesy feel. I'm not even going to start mentioning Achilles Last Stand, we'll be here all day. This is Led Zeppelin stripped down, raw and without all the fannying aboutm, also two hard rock epics, I am in heaven. Listen to this when you want an honest, bluesy hard rock album.
3 Choice Tracks: Achilles Last Stand, Nobody's Fault But Mine, Tea For One