LED ZEPPELIN II

Released in the same year as Led Zeppelin I the second album was supposed to push the envelope even further, instead it actually took a step backwards thanks to the country influences and much weaker songwriting.

If there was anything that Led Zeppelin was capable of then it would be the ability of providing excellent album opening numbers. Whole Lotta Love doesn't disappoint in that department and the band had often built their live sets around this number. For instance The Song Remains The Same features it as the closing track. Still, once the song is over the rest of the album looses my attention in just a few minutes. I'm not a big blues fan and that's why some of the songs have almost no appeal to me. Originally I felt quite disappointed with this album because, to my ears, it sounded as if the band was afraid to progress in the new undiscovered territory that they unveiled with their ground breaking debut. But as time passes by I do enjoy it more with every year that passes although it will take quite a few more years before I will consider it an excellent addition to any rock music collection.

***** star songs: Whole Lotta Love (5:34)

**** star songs: What Is And What Should Never Be (4:46) Heartbreaker (4:14) Living Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman) (2:38) Ramble On (4:24) Moby Dick (4:21)

*** star songs: The Lemon Song (6:18) Thank You (4:47) Bring It On Home (4:21)

Total Rating: 3,76

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