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My preferred album from Led Zeppelin, and this is ultimately due to the majestic first disc, that contains not only some of their best work but also some of the strongest tunes unleashed in the 70's. The second disc is a bit of a let down, as it contains a very wide range of styles, some of which don't feel particularly focused and are a bit 'Country' and 'Folk' based for my liking.

The first disc opens with the inanely titled 'Custard Pie', which highlights a trademark Zeppelin heavy plodding rhythm. 'The Rover' starts of with a killer riff, similar to what AC DC would be using a few years later, this is also excellently written and performed. 'In my Time of Dying' is an intricate 11 minute epic, based around a steady plodding rhythm, that builds to a head-bobbing groove. This might be classed as long winded especially by today's standards but the workmanship is first rate and if you listen carefully to the end of the track, you can hear the lads relief after the perfect take of this epic. 'Houses of the Holy' is a lighter weight track with an almost folky approach. 'Trampled Under Foot' is pure class, with a superb rolling rhythm, great plodding guitar work and robust vocals. The top cut of the album is the timeless masterpiece 'Kashmir' which boasts a trudging, mesmerising Eastern sound, impressive guitaring and is just a superb all round treat.

Disc two opens with the exquisite epic 'In the Light', a great mystical keyboard driven piece and easily my favourite from this disc. Other impressive tracks are 'Bron-Yr-Aur' a subtle, acoustic, instrumental romp, the plodding grooving 'Wanton Song', the well written 'Ten Years Gone' and the quality rocker 'Sick Again'. 'Down by the Seaside' and 'Black Country Woman' are too 'folky / country' for my liking and 'Boogie with Stu' is just a jam session.

This album flaunts three epics, most groups wish they could write one of these classic in their whole career, So buy this album, as its one of the best released in the 70's. Although the second half, is not to my taste, it will probably be appreciated by those who like the less heavy stuff from Led Zeppelin. The first half though is pure class and the album is worth it just for those six tracks.

Led Zeppelin:- Physical Graffiti Release:- 1975 Band Members:- Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, John Bonham Krillion's Rating:- 88%
My preferred album from Led Zeppelin, and this is ultimately due to the majestic first disc, that contains not only some of their best work but also some of the strongest tunes unleashed in the 70's. The second disc is a bit of a let down, as it contains a very wide range of styles, some of which don't feel particularly focused and are a bit 'Country' and 'Folk' based for my liking. The first disc opens with the inanely titled 'Custard Pie', which highlights a trademark Zeppelin heavy plodding rhythm. 'The Rover' starts of with a killer riff, similar to what AC DC would be using a few years later, this is also excellently written and performed. 'In my Time of Dying' is an intricate 11 minute epic, based around a steady plodding rhythm, that builds to a head-bobbing groove. This might be classed as long winded especially by today's standards but the workmanship is first rate and if you listen carefully to the end of the track, you can hear the lads relief after the perfect take of this epic. 'Houses of the Holy' is a lighter weight track with an almost folky approach. 'Trampled Under Foot' is pure class, with a superb rolling rhythm, great plodding guitar work and robust vocals. The top cut of the album is the timeless masterpiece 'Kashmir' which boasts a trudging, mesmerising Eastern sound, impressive guitaring and is just a superb all round treat. Disc two opens with the exquisite epic 'In the Light', a great mystical keyboard driven piece and easily my favourite from this disc. Other impressive tracks are 'Bron-Yr-Aur' a subtle, acoustic, instrumental romp, the plodding grooving 'Wanton Song', the well written 'Ten Years Gone' and the quality rocker 'Sick Again'. 'Down by the Seaside' and 'Black Country Woman' are too 'folky / country' for my liking and 'Boogie with Stu' is just a jam session. This album flaunts three epics, most groups wish they could write one of these classic in their whole career, So buy this album, as its one of the best released in the 70's. Although the second half, is not to my taste, it will probably be appreciated by those who like the less heavy stuff from Led Zeppelin. The first half though is pure class and the album is worth it just for those six tracks.
Track Listing Disc 1:- Custard Pie, The Rover, In My Time of Dying, Houses of the Holy, Trampled Underfoot, Kashmir, Track Listing Disc 2:- In the Light, Bron-Yr-Aur, Down by the Seaside, Ten Years Gone, Night Flight, The Wanton Song,Boogie With Stu, Black Country Woman, Sick Again,