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Led Zeppelin II
Rock · 1969 · 9 tracks · 41m

Led Zeppelin II

Heavy, blues-drenched riffs meet psychedelic studio experimentation. A high-voltage masterclass in dynamic tension, thundering percussion, and raw vocal power.

October 22, 1969 · Atlantic

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Led Zeppelin II is the sound of a band discovering the true extent of their power while living on the road. Often referred to as the Brown Bomber, it takes the blues-rock foundation of their debut and injects it with a massive dose of electricity and volume. The result is a record that feels heavy in a way that was entirely new for 1969, characterized by Jimmy Page's thick, overdriven guitar tones and John Bonham's cavernous drum sound. It is an album of immense physical presence, where the riffs do not just play; they stomp.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 41m
01
Whole Lotta Love
5:34
02
What Is and What Should Never Be
4:46
03
The Lemon Song
6:20
04
Thank You
4:49
05
Heartbreaker
4:14
06
Living Loving Maid (She's Just a Woman)
2:39
07
Ramble On
4:24
08
Moby Dick
4:21
09
Bring It On Home
4:21
Moments Worth Listening For
The disorienting swirl of the theremin and vocal echoes during the bridge of Whole Lotta Love.
The sudden, explosive entrance of the full band after the delicate acoustic opening of Ramble On.
John Bonham's bare-handed drum solo Moby Dick showcasing pure percussive endurance.
Reviews
Rolling Stone5/ 5 stars
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The Rolling Stone Album Guide4/ 5 stars
BBC Music
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AllMusic5/ 5 stars
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MusicHound Rock4/ 5
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Tom Hull – on the WebA-
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Blender4/ 5 stars
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