Mr_K Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Hello. I've enjoyed debates on Zeppelin peaks. I'm looking for a post on Zeppelin's best year. Have I missed it? Think I might listen to it from start to end! My vote is for 1971 - for 3 strengths. Live - for the remarkably consistent fiery set list: for Japan, for the West Coast shows, for the rarities like Gallows Pole. For an audience that had never heard STH. Not always the best concert sound, but the band was almost always in sync with each other and the audience. The energy didn't lag. Studio - for the ZOSO. And the rock world - never again to be topped. The Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers, The Who for Who's Next, The Doors LA Woman - Yes The Yes Album and Fragile, and the Allman Brothers Band Live at the Fillmore East. All healthy competition but the 4th album shines the best of a great crop. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckman Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 +1 1971 rules. This is where Zep reaches perfection. Percy's voice, interplay between Jonesy, Bonzo and Page, four studio masterpieces to cull from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealR2000 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I'd put it into two categories. Live = 1971. Creativity = 1975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover 75 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I would vote for 75 as well, the release of Physical Graffiti a much deeper album, & still solid live performances, like Earls Court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder1978 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Jimmy says they were at their peak in '72...how can we mere mortals argue with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 It's a toughy, 1969 is hard to argue with, the year their first two albums came out & the year they practically took over the World. Whereas 1975 was the year their greatest LP came out in my opinion. I would maybe go for somewhere in the middle, 1973, the year Houses of the Holy came out, the year they filmed The Song Remains the Same & their last consistantly great touring year. I think that was the band at the peak of their powers really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Only Way To Fly Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Man it's SO HARD! I'd say 1970 for the medleys during How Many More Times & Whole Lotta Love & the acoustic sets. I'd put 1971 right behind it! For me that period between 1969 & 1973 was just incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Only Way To Fly Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Hello. I've enjoyed debates on Zeppelin peaks. I'm looking for a post on Zeppelin's best year. Have I missed it? Think I might listen to it from start to end! My vote is for 1971 - for 3 strengths. Live - for the remarkably consistent fiery set list: for Japan, for the West Coast shows, for the rarities like Gallows Pole. For an audience that had never heard STH. Not always the best concert sound, but the band was almost always in sync with each other and the audience. The energy didn't lag. Studio - for the ZOSO. And the rock world - never again to be topped. The Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers, The Who for Who's Next, The Doors LA Woman - Yes The Yes Album and Fragile, and the Allman Brothers Band Live at the Fillmore East. All healthy competition but the 4th album shines the best of a great crop. Thanks. 1971 was an incredible year for music - just look at the album above and the following: Bowie: Hunky Dory, Pink Floyd; Meddle, Marvin Gaye; What's Going On, Sabbath; Master of Reality, Rod Stewart; Every Picture.... It's like 1971 was the Olympics & Zeppelin took the gold in every event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8rat Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I have to say 68-69. call me crazy but I feel they played with more passion and rude attitude in the earlier days as apposed to the later days where they were more flamboyant. again call me crazy but I also prefer the sound he got with the tele vs. the lp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSG Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 1970, the first time they played MSG, and showed just how versatile this band truly was going to be. Yeah, I and II showed hints, but LZ III was that break through of creativity that led to the amazing LZ IV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathington Willoughby Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Ahh, most people on this thread are spot on. 1970, Japan 1971, and US 72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasbo Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 1971 great year for rock music in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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