pujols05 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 It was 40 years ago today....perhaps Zeppelin's most overlooked album, for me Houses of the Holy has a laid-back, confident, groovy feel that has only gotten better with age. Indispensable in every way. What is your favorite track on the album? I might just have to go with "The Rain Song", but it's a hard choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhead Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 so hard to pick one...they are all so different and all so good ..................(except for D'yer'Maker...sorry, it;s one of the songs by anybody that i can't listen too) However, if it is one you are asking of me to list as my fav it would be TSRTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 TSRTS...second fave Zep song next to TU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 40 years,wow,Over the Hills and far away.Love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppMan93 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Either No Quarter or The Crunge would be my favorite if I had to pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I remember all too well buying it on it's release. 40 years ago today. I love it all, another every track is different album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 It was the first LZ album I bought within a few days of it's release,[the others were out yonks before I bought them) just a few weeks before my 16th birthday. Also it was the first to be released with the Orange and Green label as opposed to the Plum and Purple label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef free Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 First one I bought new! I have a hard time realizing that it's been 40 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tictac Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 The Song Remains The Same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scylla Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 No Quarter, closely followed by The Ocean and The Rain Song. Dancing Days is great too. Just can't get to like TSRTS somehow, no matter how much I try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pujols05 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Just can't get to like TSRTS somehow, no matter how much I try. I much prefer live versions of TSRTS (actually, that's true for just about every Zepp song for me!), but I don't dislike the studio version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil. Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 No Quarter, closely followed by The Ocean and The Rain Song. Dancing Days is great too. Just can't get to like TSRTS somehow, no matter how much I try. For me it is one of those albums that grows on you, also to me it had a different feel/sound to the previous albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pujols05 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 For me it is one of those albums that grows on you, also to me it had a different feel/sound to the previous albums. Maybe Houses is Zeppelin at their "tight but loose" best...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 No Quarter, closely followed by The Ocean and The Rain Song. Dancing Days is great too. Just can't get to like TSRTS somehow, no matter how much I try. Wow..stairway to heaven in that blows me away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 First one I bought new! I have a hard time realizing that it's been 40 years! Makes me sad that it was that long ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scylla Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Wow..stairway to heaven in that blows me away Oh, me too. I'm just knocking the track, not the film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil. Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Maybe Houses is Zeppelin at their "tight but loose" best...? Well I do like The Crunge, D'yer Maker & The Ocean, just the production on No Quarter is a bit .. not tight or loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pagemeister Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Led Zeppelin’s ‘Houses Of The Holy’ Re-Created Through Cover Versions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 If I had to choose My favorite song from Houses of the Holy, it would have to be "No Quarter". Closely followed by "Rain Song". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 and he is soo hot in the film Oh, me too. I'm just knocking the track, not the film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy's Dragon Suit Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 The best way to listen to HOTH is on vinyl. Much more dynamic and three-dimensional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDog71 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 It's amazing how timeless and amazing their music can sound after 40 years. "Houses of the Holy" is my second favorite Zeppelin album after "Physical Graffiti." HOTH is such a diverse and well layed out album. Always loved it. Learned to love it even more over the last couple years. I am sure the love for it will keep growing too. My favorite song from this wonderful album would have to be "The Rain Song." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPFAN17 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 It is tough to choose just one so I say No Quarter The Ocean and Over the Hills and Far away...the whole album is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Studio version fav song: Rain Song Live version fav song: throw a dart because all of these songs were great live, whether played in their entirety or not. No Qaurter would have to be the song I most look forward to them playing in the set lists from '73-'79. I never liked the production of HoH, but I always remember seeing the cover and title as a little kid and going "Whoa....". Very mystical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyBadgeholder Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Aaaahhhh my favorite album. Song Remains the Same with the progressive riffs is my favorite Zeppelin song. Closely followed by The Rain Song and Dancing Days. Great music! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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