LED ZEPPELIN II

Led Zeppelin II continues the bluesy and classic rock trend established on the debut album. In most ways this is just a direct sequel to that album, yet I believe this one is superior in terms of songwriting.

For example, the first song 'Whole Lotta Love' has a very experimental, albeit psychedelic moment in the middle, not to mention the famous riff that surrounds it.

But still much of this album is confined to the blues and rock sound. 'The Lemon Song,' 'Living Loving Maid,' 'Ramble On' and 'Moby Dick' are forever enshrined in the classic rock domain.

Overall, this is a step up in originality and composition from their debut. But it is still a few albums before the bands shows some signs of prog elements in their music.

7/10