Led Zeppelin - led Zeppelin 111

[Floyd]

When it comes to ranking Zeppelin's first six albums, any fan of the band will have a different list. Presence and In Through the Out Door are often considered the result of a band in decline creatively. And despite "Immigrant Song"—as well as some fine acoustic work that shows the band's range—III failed to have a lasting cultural impact like other records in its catalog. In fact, at the time, the album was considered a stumble for Zeppelin after the massive hard rock hits on II.

Thankfully, while the rest of the album isn't quite as memorable, cuts like "Tangerine" and "That's the Way" have stood the test of time for any fans interested in this side of Zeppelin. To its credit, III feels like a necessary step in Zeppelin's evolution to the triumph that is IV.

Track List:
Immigrant Song
Friends
Celebration Day
Since I've Been Loving You
Out On The Tiles
Gallows Pole
Tangerine
That's The Way
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Hats Off To Roy Harper

 

[caitlinmoran]

Fans often have differing opinions on Led Zeppelin's first six albums. While "Presence" and "In Through the Out Door" are sometimes seen as signs of creative decline, "III" is noted for its acoustic tracks like "Tangerine" and "That's the Way."