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The Dark Lord

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  1. Listen kid. Don't be coming around the old folks home and throwing marbles around.
  2. There's been quite a bit of talk about the crummy cover art. I actually like it very much, and the semi- Floydness of some of the inner sleeve images. My interpretation of the cover could be wrong, but to me it seems to symbolize two artist paths, crossing at right angles, but joining toward a common purpose: namely the collaborative album. On that basis it makes sense, because Coverdale and Page were on very different trajectories, and then it happened, out of nowhere.
  3. Is there anyone else out there that is crazy about this album? I have to admit, I could take it or leave it for the first 20 years that I owned it, but I realized long ago that we are never going to hear anything new from Jimmy, and I started going into the back catalogue. Damn, apart from Hot Tonight, this is one killer disc through and through. Even the obnoxious David Coverdale sounds great, and Page's guitar army is back with a Tony Iommi edge to the playing. Everything is here if you take the time to listen carefully, and who knew that Jimmy was such a good harmonica player? Outstanding. Recorded partly in my town, and an album that I now own on vinyl, cassette, and CD. One of Jimmy's most melodic solo's is evident in Take me for a Little While, and I can't get enough of that track. It's nice to re-discover an album that never really registered in the past, and now hits a home run. I'd settle for a reunion of Coverdale and Page. Anyone else? Jimmy? You there?
  4. Maybe we should change the thread title since it's no longer about Jimmy.
  5. I understand what you are saying, and not to be critical of Jimmy, but his reputation of being a perfectionist is largely mythical. He's conscientious, but he is far from being a perfectionist in all aspects of his work. He had the potential to be though. Btw, I can't believe that you don't like Hotdog.
  6. Thanks brother. Back atcha. I'm not good at mincing words, and I tend to be very frank, which doesn't translate well into the written word. Thanks for the vote of confidence. Now, back to the Robert Wears Sexy Blouses thread where I can make a real contribution.
  7. Anyway, there is often a high degree of sarcasm in my posts. No offence intended, but I don't really agree with what you have said about Hotdog, but that's okay. Peace. By the way, I'm of British extraction, and have family there still.
  8. Same for me, and don't worry, if we are at war, you will be the first to know it. I'm not known for holding my punches.
  9. Great, I'm glad to hear that you weren't trying to be condescending. I haven't played guitar for 35 years, but I have played Monopoly for that long......,at least. Anyway, I'm off to the "Jimmy has Pretty Hair" thread to learn some more stuff.
  10. Amen, but you clearly suffer from the same lack of objectivity as me.
  11. Maybe your right. I tend to be a bigger fan of Zeppelin's music than most, but that's how I roll. You know me well: I struggle with objectivity, being a smitten fanboy and all. I guess I'll just skip that re-listen and defer to your assessment of my abilities. Ignorance is bliss, and all that.
  12. I consider myself to be fairly observant, but I don't get all the hate for Hot Dog. I love the song and I don't hear the "issues" that keep getting referred to. Maybe I need to have a close listen again, but nothing will ever change how I feel about that masterful little ditty. It is amazing in its own right.
  13. It has been said that Jimmy could not play his studio solos note for note live, even if he tried, but I would like to think that this is not true. Sometimes I wonder though. But I think that a lot of the material that he played with the Black Crowes was reproduced very similar to the studio efforts.
  14. Jimmy was good in the studio, although not perfect. I think Presence has some of his best work on it. He was sloppy live, and as stated, there are many reasons for that, not the least of which was not being focused on his playing. Some guitarists are students of the instrument and are very committed to their interest. Jimmy approached playing from a different angle, and had a great deal of feel, but he certainly could be sloppy. He is still one of the greats though.
  15. That's my opinion, and I stand by it. All the long post contrary opinions and rationalizations change nothing for me. Of course, the general sentiment of the band (including Jason) is the same as mine, apart from Robert.
  16. It was the right choice in the beginning, and the wrong choice later on. When Jason became of age, they should have reformed.
  17. I'm working, and its only my Tuesday today.
  18. A friend of mine in the biz was escorted to Etta's green room at a show about a year before she died. He complimented her and tried to make some small talk. She asked who let him in to her room, and refused to sign a LP for him. She then ordered someone to "Get his fat white ass outta here". Apparently, she was a real beyotch.
  19. What I have always respected about Page and co is their ability to grow and try different things, and not do the same thing over and over, which is what you seem to be wishing they would do, if I understood your comment correctly. That's more the AC/DC approach to music and that is why they are often viewed as a one trick band. Having said that, their new album is pretty darn good overall, and it is now part of my vinyl collection. I really like the positive comments in this thread, as WiTC is quite a masterful piece of work, but one that appeals to a more open minded listener that can appreciate the departure from past efforts. I still love it. Always will.
  20. I've been listening to this album again, and I have to say that I love every second of it. Unlike most people, I loved it from word "go", and I still regard it as the best post Zeppelin album by any of the former band members. I love that Page tried something different here, like he did on ITTOD (whatever the reason may be), and I had no issue with him trading in his trademark solos for some eery, eastern tunings, and some incredibly evocative soundscapes. I understand the critiques of the production, but I think the production suits the music beautifully, and creates a ton of ambiance, while alluding to an underlying grunge feel. Page's work on the track, Walking into Clarksdale, has a Little Games flavor to it and I love this nod to his past, as well. This is a very progressive and mature album, and one that shows a whole new side to Page and Plant, and not just the same old thing that has been heard a thousand times before. The fact that it does not sound like Zeppelin is its strength, and I really appreciate this approach. One of my all time favorite albums for sure, but I am known to appreciate the deeper cuts after being a Zep fan for so long. I've got the CD, the UK vinyl, the US vinyl, the cassette, and the single with The Window as the B side, The UK vinyl is unmatchable for sound quality and depth of field. A solid 8 out of 10, and the cover art is amazing, at a solid 9 out of 10.
  21. It looks like their may be a production fiasco with the SDBS of Houses of the Holy. So far it appears to be the US SDBS only, that are Pallas USA (P. USA in the deadwax). Reports indicate a no fill, or bad distortion in The Ocean, that is not present on the EU pressings. Mass returns have begun, and it appears that all discs have the issue. Can you say Beatles Stereo Box Set? Been here once before.
  22. Thank-you to the person who PM'd me re: this thread, but I put that neophyte on ignore long ago. Anyway, back to Fire; It would be an awesome day if that tune ended up officially released at some point. Fingers crossed. I love the track.
  23. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing this. It really is a brilliant solo, and it is conducive to the song title, Radioactive.
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