Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin REACTION/REVIEW

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[@S.E.Walker]

It is truly unreal the scope and diversity of sound these four guys produce over their discography. Very few bands are so versatile and genre-bending. Every generation has a duty to pass them on to the next! We can’t let the world forget about this kind of music.

[@mawtymawty9010]

One of the all-time great debut albums. You should 100% listen to Led Zeppelin IV if you listen to any more of them- it's got 4 of their biggest hits. Just don't look up what the band did with a baby shark back in the 70s EDIT: Also don't look up what Jimmy Page did with a 14 year old girl back in the 70s

[@David-iv6je]

The whole album was recorded in 36 total studio hours. Remarkable. It's a shame so many of the songs on this album failed to credit the original authors. I suspect that's why critics were always so harsh on Zep. And yet it's my favorite Zep album. So raw and powerful. Also their long odysseys are proggish though obviously the lyrics are not.

[@eatthisvr6]

the 14 year old girl had already been with half of the stones at least, she was perfectly willing, she still speaks fondly of jimmy now

[@mawtymawty9010]

@@eatthisvr6 for me the fault lies with Jimmy Page who thought it'd be a great idea to have a relationship with a 14 year old runaway

[@eatthisvr6]

the reality is far more nuanced than that @@mawtymawty9010

[@GroinStrain_]

@@eatthisvr6and David Bowie I believe

[@grrggrrg4805]

1:02 Good Times Bad Times 3:24 Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You 7:06 You Shook Me 10:55 Dazed and Confused 14:33 Your Time is Gonns Come 17:00 Black Mountain Side 18:00 Communication Breakdown 19:55 I Can't Quit You Baby 22:34 How Many More Times

[@Rll_2206]

I know Led Zeppelin IV and Physical Graffiti are usually considered their masterpieces, but this record always has been my favorite Zeppelin record. I love the raw and post-psychedelic era elements on this album. And I honestly love how young and crazy Robert Plant sounds on this album.

[@jamesfoster5073]

HOLY FUCK IVE BEEN PRAYING FOR SOME LED ZEPPELIN THANK YOU

[@yungkidlines]

he finally discovered the best band in history

[@thegoatchild3545]

Man....19 year old Robert Plant was something else. Haven't listened to this in a while. All the things that made Zep great were already there on the debut. Awesome stuff! I defiitely recommend going through all their discography.🤘

[@maxmiller1950]

I’m loving the classic rock trip your on, I definitely think you gotta hit some Stevie Wonder. Songs In The Key Of Life or Innervisions would be fire, some of the best soul/funk albums ever

[@maths021]

Songs in the key of life would be the shit, it's so mind-blowing good considering how many songs it has

[@ajv1437]

ong

[@hippierip6695]

OMG ANOTHER CLASSIC SMAGS I LOVE U. DO PHYSICAL GRAFFITI BY LED ZEP OR LZ 4

[@artemshmelev123]

Another amazing album by Led Zeppelin is Houses of the Holy. Some recommendations: Lift to experience - The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads David Bowie - Low Silver Jews - natural bridge Asobi Seksu - Citrus

[@dylanholmes8186]

Since you’re checking out classic 60’s/70’s albums you absolutely have to react to Blue by Joni Mitchell. Easily my favorite album ever. Unfortunately her music isn’t on Spotify but if you used some other streaming platform or even YT it would definitely be worth it. There aren’t many reaction videos for that album and I’m sure there’s tons of people like me who would love to get to live vicariously through people experiencing Joni’s brilliance for the first time

[@mud2294]

So happy you checked out some LedZep. Excited to see reactions to the other albums. Especifically, to Physical Graffiti.

[@headphoneman10]

Smags u should react to black sabbaths paranoid! Greatest metal album of all time imo and a similar time period to this album

[@ceruleanbandit1692]

Led Zeppelin is to the '70s what The Beatles were to the '60s. They were that influential and impactful. They ROCK!!!

[@noodle_boi]

Yes do Led Zeppelin 2

[@ceruleanbandit1692]

Definitely!!! LZ2 is THE hard rock progenitor

[@musicaddict5076]

“Chill Bro” LOL - dude you are by far one of my favorite reactors. Every time I watch your reactions I can’t help but smile. Keep it up man! Big fan.

[@PJ-se6ue]

Black Sabbath gotta be next

[@dancingheroes]

for real, i did not realize how much their sound is alike

[@jeanpaulfelix4095]

You are so lucky. I have listened to this band for 50 years. Thousands and thousands of times, Let the journey begin.

[@SnailPhone]

Please Smags, whenever you do 70's albums, please listen and react to Funhouse by The Stooges 🙏 Game changing rock and proto-punk record But yeah, I'm surprised you liked this one as much as you did. Definitely a super solid debut from Zeppelin. Dazed and Confused and Communication Breakdown especially are bangers in my opinion. Definitely check out Led Zeppelin 4 or Physical Graffiti whenever you listen to more. Their first few albums are great, but these albums are when I find they really started getting into their own artistically. You're a real G for doing a whole week of 60's albums. I really appreciate you for taking the time man. Keep up the great work dude! I'm looking forward to whatever's next! ✌️❤️

[@APAL880]

The Stooges' debut is amazing as well.

[@SnailPhone]

​@@APAL880Definitely! Raw Power too! This band really didn't miss with their studio albums

[@timcardona9962]

Very interesting reaction - I love how you tried to analyze the lyrics and string them together as a cohesive theme. You are mostly spot on but you're missing one element: the Blues. Many of these bands were drawing from Blues songs for their lyrical inspiration and most Blues songs are about women lol

[@olli__]

yo Smags great stuff! Pls do the Zeppelin albums in order!

[@d3adn1x85]

smagsss posteddd 🗣️

[@vegdagol2843]

I like it when you group 3-5 albums with some kind of theme, The 60s, shoegaze, hiphop…I like the variation between the genres and the new, old and semi-old music but i also like to stay a little and explore. You do it well.

[@chchvfhkhk2380]

Led Zeppelin has great albums, this one is lit as well. Glad to see it here! I’ve listening to more metal recently, how about System Of A Down’s debut? Classic alternative metal album full of headbangers.

[@stereo999]

I like how you found a story of heartbreak and betrayal in the flow of the album rather than just hearing it as a collection of mutated blues songs like most of us. And yeah all their stuff is worth checking out

[@ryanmcbride3806]

in my led zeppelin phase right now thank you for this. definitely do led zeppelin IV sometime it’s one of the best albums of all time.

[@jamesfoster5073]

please do led zeppelin 4 and physical graffiti and houses of the holy

[@juliemanarin4127]

Yes yes and yes!!

[@hippierip6695]

their best 3 imo

[@michaelgoldman8441]

You should listen to Axis: Bold as Love by Jimi Hendrix, honestly one of the greatest sounding albums ever and the fact that it came out in the 60s is a testament to visionary that was Jimi Hendrix

[@tomroome4118]

Just think, Smaggs, man, your grandparents were groovin' to this back in the day!

[@MrBaumGeo]

Todays my birthday. It would be awesome if you could listen to Jim O'rourke "live at Japan 2002.9.16" or any of his other projects such as "Eureka" and "Halfway to a Threeway"

[@SnailPhone]

Happy Birthday! 🥳

[@CGR0620]

I remember finding a box of records left by the side of the road for trash to pick up. Took it home and found this along with a couple other classics, all original first editions. This was last year.

[@memphiskash]

massive W

[@luke-cr6eh]

incredible album!! u would love bob dylan blonde on blonde!! nothing else sounds like it even still!!

[@meistergedanken4790]

One of the best debut albums of all time (along with that of Boston and King Crimson).

[@bowtiefidenine]

A lot of us that grew up with Led Zeppelin had go from the first album to the last album in order. That’s the best way to experience this band 😊 I say that they are the best band ever ❤❤

[@popeisyiyi1613]

Bro has been on a 60s kick lmao I like it

[@specificocean77]

One of the first albums I ever physically owned, so many great jams, and I listened to it religiously. Great vid Mr. Smags. I shall continue to undertake my solemn quest of asking you to listen to Blackwater Park by Opeth. I GOTTA see you react to some death metal. 🤘🤘🤘

[@MidwestBen101]

the zombies - oddesey and oracle from 1967 plz!!!!

[@williamcabell142]

The last two songs are the blues! You have to check them out live! You should check out Steve Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble! 🔥

[@_portis]

it's all about I-IV for me. Hopefully you do them all eventually. This was 1969 my dude, and Zep were so young when this was release

[@todd8step647]

While you're on your older music, I'd have to recommend Bob Dylan Blood on the Tracks and Rolling Stones Exile on Main Street. Love your reactions. If you want to switch to newer (at least '90's+) I'd like to recommend Magnetic Fields 69 Love Songs, Belle and Sebastian Tigermilk and TV on the Radio Desperate Youth Bloodthirsty Babes

[@ursgeiser6570]

After the single Whole Lotta Love from LZ II, as a young teenager I didn't really find the right access to these blues + soul rock songs, along with the 2 pop rock ones. But when I had more money and rediscovered it, I began to love this, for that time, versatile, blues-oriented album with its unusual, innovative "music journeys" (Dazed...+How...; live very long music improvisation journies, partly 20 minutes; a must to get to know all facets of LZ; e.g. Royal Albert Hall 1970!!!). I have to let myself go and listen consciously in order to notice the subtleties. I can't listen to it while driving in a traffic jam or jogging, similar to LZ III with its partly acoustic songs. LZ II+IV are suitable for the masses and I can be used in any situation for me. I love each one in its own way and don't want to rank them at all. Have a lot of fun on your LZ trip!!! Tip: listen to it several times, it's worth it.

[@jamesfoster5073]

im in my led zep phase rn this is perfect timing

[@hippierip6695]

just got out of an intense led zep phase enjoy it man

[@bishlap]

still (maybe?) my fave album ever and I bought it in 1969.

[@joescott8877]

Great reaction, man. I had to decode it, but I was relieved when I realized your "Oh my God!" was a sign of approval, lol! It sounded like you might be being a bit scoffing, like (eye roll) "OMG, I can't believe they're doing THIS in the song right now!" But you were really like "OMG, I can't believe they're DOING this in the song right now!" LOL. Just FYI: It wasn't a "story." Most of the lyrics come from old Blues songs. Like most "British Invaders," these guys worshipped American Blues music. LZ II is the same--only , yes, even BETTER!

[@David-iv6je]

Nobody in the history of rock has ever said "babe" or "baby" as often as Robert Plant. Definitely NOT a safe drinking game.

[@leefr76]

Cool reaction, thie band was just warming up with this album. Check out the next releases.

[@erichernandez549]

Hey Smags! I think you’d get a lot out of some of Frank Zappa’s stuff. I recommend Apostrophe(‘) or Hot Rats to react to. Would love to see your reaction/review of those albums!

[@ancestors]

You should try Grizzly Bear's Shields and Daniel Rossen's You Belong There. That guy Rossen do some things with guitars that makes me think he was born knowing how to play it. It's too skilled.

[@pepllenin]

I recommend you to listen to three of the most revolutionary albums in history, which are the three from '66, like pet sounds. They are revolver by the Beatles, freak out by Frank Zappa and the mothers of invention and blonde on blonde by Bob Dylan. Leonard Cohen's first album and The Who Sell Out by the Who are also very good, which are from '67. Also if you like Velvet, I recommend listening to any of the Stooges and also The Modern Lovers. Your reactions are great! And the 60s are the best decade, especially between '66 and '69. The 70s are also a great decade, greatly influenced by what was done in those years.

[@williamcabell142]

They are their own genre! Master musicians! The GOATS! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@eatthisvr6]

the singer and drummer were 20 years old when they made this masterpice album!

[@xanApfel]

My dad‘s favorite band. What a legend.🖤

[@sneedwashere]

Hey Smags, since you’ve been doing more 1960s albums, you should definitely check out Frank Zappa! I’d recommend either Freak Out or Uncle Meat. A reaction on Trout Mask Replica by Beefheart would also be wicked!

[@louishayes5133]

Great stuff as always man. Would love to see some Bob Dylan. Bringing it all back home or Highway 61 are great places to start ✌

[@isaacroberts8364]

Hey Smags! love this reaction and this album. I would love to get you to react to Joanna Newsom - Ys, or Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone - The Unicorns. Both albums (especially Ys) are incredibly unique. Keep up the great work!

[@ElVodkat]

Damn bro, you are on fire!

[@williamcabell142]

It’s a Cowboy goin on another cattle drive! Saying good-bye to his best gat! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@exh4u5ted]

PLEASE PLEASE "FROM A BASEMENT ON THE HILL"!!! 4TH ELLIOTT SMITH REACTION!!!

[@babyfacedslutbag4880]

i just listened to this for the first time yesterday thats crazyyy i really liked it tho!

[@juliemanarin4127]

You will love EVERYTHING they did!

[@nateh9917]

editors note has me cackling lmfao

[@bowtiefidenine]

It’s hard to believe but it is True they had 3 weeks as a new band before recording their first album 😮❤

[@liamgauvreau]

Father Smags, you gotta listen to Everything Harmony by The Lemon Twigs! Easily my 2023 album of the year.

[@SagarSinghUK]

for a COMPLETELY different album u should listen to ‘/l\ /\ Y /\’ (maya) by M.I.A

[@philshorten3221]

I was lucky enough to be at Knebworth 1979 when I was 18 so I guess this makes me very dad😂😂😂

[@sealex6890]

They're one of those names that you just know, and that's influence if anything. Suggestion: Jim O'rourke - Halfway to a threeway

[@dancingheroes]

SCOTT WALKER PLEASE

[@vegdagol2843]

That would be amazing

[@konradolczyk2504]

Lake of Tears - Forever Autumn please!

[@katyharrs278]

Obviously the best friggin rock band ever!!!😊

[@TheCastaberg]

There's been a recent trend of underrating this record. This is a perfect record. Music would not be the same if this was never made.

[@eatthisvr6]

communication breakdown is proto metal/punk

[@digger65uk]

Love David Bowie’s version of God Only Knows. PLEASE check out the following…. Kow Tow by Mick Jagger Bon Under a Bad Sign by Jimmy Hendrix Your the one for me Fatty by Morrissey Hot Burrito #1 by Flying Burrito Brothers Everyday by Slade Feel Flows by the Beach Boys What’s that You’re Doing by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder Whiz knows Where the Time Goes by Fairport Convention Shakin all over by Johnny Kid and the Pirates Teasing’ by King Curtis (ft Eric Clapton) Reasons to Be Cheerful by Ian Dury Ray Stevens- Bridget the Midget Think I’m going mad by The Rolling Stones Can’t Take My Eyes of You by Andy Williams Alone Again Or by Love Motherless Children by Eric Clapton So Fine by ELO Life has its little ups and downs by Charlie Rich Photograph by Ringo Starr River Man by Nick Drake Close to the Edit by The Art of Noise. I’m afraid if Americans by David Bowie It Can Happen by Yes Heavy gauge by the stone cash players Happiness Runs by Donovan Help Yourself by Tom Jones Mama Mia by ABBA Red Right Hand by Nick Cave Metal Guru by T Rex Hey Bulldog (1999 remix) by the Beatles All Night Ling by Rainbow Number 9 Dream (new remix) by John Lennon

[@MaxLevinton]

if youre still doing classic rock you GOTTA get to Rush, especially Hemispheres

[@cringe3765]

Love - forever changes please! its a very interesting thing

[@JCraig1301]

Yep, just keep going. Only gets better.

[@moviemania2269]

More zeppelin plz...

[@WeatherReport9]

Would be cool to see you react to Happy Sad by Tim Buckley

[@KillaB777]

Day 40 of asking Smags to listen to: Portishead - Third King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Polygondwanaland

[@ottkaarelmeinart]

The Beatles - Abbey Road!!! U just gotta man. Or Revolver. Beatles are the foundation for a lot of what comes after.

[@sawyer3446]

I wish he would do Abbey Road already

[@Lmaoh5150]

You gotta do the live version of Dazed and Confused from How the West Was Won

[@anitapaulus937]

Basically a blues record, which is mostly about heartbreak and hard times.

[@CoolcatzCorner]

Another classic rock classic rec: Who's Next by The Who

[@ozzy6771]

Hey Smags, got a very unknown recommendation for you. A good friend of mine is in a band called Soyboy, and they released their debut album 'Departure' in November 2023. They’re from Newcastle, Australia and describe themselves as Prog-Pop, but have elements of other genres like Post-Punk. I am genuinely unbiased when I say that album is probably my favourite of 2023. It hasn’t been blowing up as much as it deserves, and it would be amazing if you checked it out ❤️

[@juliemanarin4127]

The greatest debut album ever!! They are still the greatest!!

[@yungkidlines]

I wanna see your reaction to in my time of dying off of physical graffiti. My fav song oat bonham turns into an animal

[@ajv1437]

where's the 40 ranking albums smags 🤔🤔🤔

[@CatnapWhisper]

wow i could not have timed the dab i just took more perfectly than seconds before this video popped up lets goooo

[@tommacduff4330]

holy W. keep em coming brother

[@ivangarnica5811]

when i was in high school, I made the horrible decision of making Good Times Bad Times as my alarm, now every time i hear the intro i get a visceral reaction

[@tambo929]

please react to if your feeling sinister by belle and Sebastian

[@brandonburroughs7128]

Finish the Death Grips catalog bro

[@holaliceanos]

your WLWH reaction video was taken down :(

[@smags1082]

They took it down for sister Rey! I will try to edit or mute the segment and reupload it

[@richlr]

You should ef. do LZ 2 or 4

[@Johaufs]

Nah now we need some Black Sabbath

[@sammorgan6991]

PLEASE LISTEN TO LED ZEPPELIN III

[@Nessy385]

you should do the album pure guava by ween

[@soir910]

DJ SCREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - SO MUCH SPACE - SOUNDSCAPES

[@CatnapWhisper]

you should do Pearl by Janis Joplin i love you honeybear by father john misty pure comedy by father john misty

[@mypiss5939]

can you please do aqualung by jethro tull please

[@manofSPACE_]

please do around the fur by deftones and ænima by tool

[@dbclassic8733]

🔥🔥🔥 Seems like you enjoyed this? Nice

[@ishowspeed8813]

listen to The Doors - Strange Days