Tunderfoot77 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Now I'll admit In Through the Out Door was always my least played of all the Zep albums I own. I even play CODA more than ITTOD! like some of the songs like especially Fool In the Rain, but I usually listen to it and the others from that album when I put on CD 4 from the box set. It wasn't until I heard Carouselambra after not hearing it for years on the radio that I really I've been playing the CD over and over. I now appreciate it John Paul Jones synth work on this album. The sound on "Carouselambra" and "In the Evening" was as good as any New Wave at the time and predated Van Halen's "Jump" , Robert's grief and heartbreak in "All My Love" and Southbound Suarez is just plain FUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphonictank Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 You hit the nail on the head with your last statement. ITTOD is a "fun" album for the most part. That why it seemed like such a departure to me (and most others). The music is less dark, less serious to me. It seems like they had a lot of fun in the studio making it and it comes through in the songs. Hot Dog was one of my favs, and Carouselambra captured so many different moods that it has always been my fav from that album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trashbag Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Although it is a "fun" album, it also has the only Zeppelin song that can make me cry: "All My Love." This song is such a masterpiece, it's unbelievable. It's way up there on my list of favorite Zeppelin songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the queen without a king Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I love ITTOD. I always seem to favour Zep's lesser known albums. (It's the reason I love Presence so much) Because the songs haven't been overplayed as much as others on, say, Zep II or IV. 'In The Evening' is one of my favourite Zep songs and can hold its own against other more well known songs. I especially love Jimmy's solo (I always thought it was an underrated solo)The way it slows down and then builds up again. And as already mentioned 'Carouselambra' is such an interesting song with great lyrics (even though the vocals seem to get drowned out) And 'I'm Gonna Crawl' is SUPERB!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea41 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I also love ITTOD and wouldn't change a thing with it, and even though it was a huge hit, it's still a complex and somewhat misunderstood album. It's Zeppelin showing extreme style changes and diversity from song to song. Every song is completely different, but they all worked and flowed into one another with style. It took everyone by surprise and showed that you couldn't pin these guys down if you tried. There's a lot to dig into, not their heaviest album, but it's a damn impressive selection of totally different songs that gel cohesively into a great, mature album. Plus all the different album covers and a minimum of liner notes added to Zep's mystery even more. ITTOD was ahead of it's time, a really unique release, it showed Zep were so much more than bombast, love the way Jones stepped up to the forefront as a writer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Oh yes, I absolutely love ITTOD!! It is a different sound of what they have done in the past and I think that is cool. Hot Dog, Carouselrambra, In the Evening, South Bound Suarez, Fool in the Rain, All My Love, I'm Gonna Crawl....all great songs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wizard Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Its a great album and it looks like it finally starts to get the recognition it deserves. In the Evening, South Bound Saurez, Carouselambra, Im gonna crawl, All my Love rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Its a great album and it looks like it finally starts to get the recognition it deserves. In the Evening, South Bound Saurez, Carouselambra, Im gonna crawl, All my Love rock! I love South Bound Saurez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrios Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Although it is a "fun" album, it also has the only Zeppelin song that can make me cry: "All My Love." This song is such a masterpiece, it's unbelievable. It's way up there on my list of favorite Zeppelin songs. .........well said, all my love is genius, where band chases the fade is awesome, of all there albums ITTOD is the one i play the most... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I always loved this album and agree All My Love had some serious vibe and atmosphere to it that they hadn't had since Physical Graffitti and maybe even more. Even though Jimmy wasn't enthused with the album I loved the new sounds and techniques he came up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstickbonzo Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 ITTOD is my winter album for the boys. It just resonates with me during the cold, snowy months. A treat for any fan of All My Love. Enjoy! All My Love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea41 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 A treat for any fan of All My Love. Enjoy! All My Love Wow, Page is B-string bending all over that. Beautiful. He's just as good on the soft stuff as the harder stuff. And Bonzo is doing tasty fills all over that, as well as Plant singing great. I would've loved hearing South Bound Saurez at the O2 with Jones pumping on that piano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wizard Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I love South Bound Saurez. It always gets my in a good mode. I have to admit that I really like Hot Dog as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I never underrated this good album...it was perhaps Zep's minor work, but only due to a mere chronological thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderguy Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I have actually always liked Hotdog. I was surprised when I first went online and found out a lot of people did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadpole in a Jar Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 This one shows that the band was ready to change with the times without losing their Zeppelinness. I think they would have continued to be popular and make good albums, although maybe in a softer, "adult" vein. They were sure sounding better than the Who at this same point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonzoEqualsGoodStuff Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I just can't get really into this album. There are a few really decent songs on it, but I just don't like the overall feel. Of course I would listen to it over most other non-Zeppelin albums any day of the week, but that's besides the point. Even their "worst" album is miles better than most acts' best albums. One of my friends told me this is favorite because it's so different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwizard03 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I have always liked the album .Its not my favorite but i like In through the out door, and believe it or not Hot Dog i guess because its such a crazy song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I love ITTOD. Hot Dog is one of my favourites. I know most people don't like it but it's so different for them. There isn't a song on ITTOD that I don't love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunderfoot77 Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 I think why some fans don't love it as much is that it was the last one recorded with the band together and it was not the usual Led Zeppelin hard rock music. Fans just didn't like that that was the way the group ended musically in that synth vaguely disco style. Jimmy said in an interview he intended to go back to basics with the rock sound for the next album but John Bonham suddenly died. If ITTOD had not been their final one I think people would like it more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 That's a really good point. ITTOD isn't really their style, but that doesn't make it bad, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppermint Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 this has always been, in my top three favourite zeppelin albums,beautiful,inspiring,love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetTheLedOut Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 This one shows that the band was ready to change with the times without losing their Zeppelinness. I think they would have continued to be popular and make good albums, although maybe in a softer, "adult" vein. They were sure sounding better than the Who at this same point. Well it's purely a matter of opinion, and I do like ITTOD, but I'd take the best moments of the Who's two early 80s albums (Eminence Front, You Better You Bet, The Quiet One, etc) over most of ITTOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 ITTOD is my winter album for the boys. It just resonates with me during the cold, snowy months. Me, too! I know exactly what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 My least favorite Zeppelin album, but it contains an absolute gem " I'm Gonna Crawl " That number takes me back to the first album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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