Led Zeppelin III [Remastered]

by Led Zeppelin

Overview

On their first two albums, Led Zeppelin unleashed a relentless barrage of heavy blues and rockabilly riffs, but Led Zeppelin III provided the band with the necessary room to grow musically. While there are still a handful of metallic rockers, III is built on a folky, acoustic foundation that gives the music extra depth. And even the rockers aren't as straightforward as before: the galloping "Immigrant Song" is powered by Robert Plant's banshee wail, "Celebration Day" turns blues-rock inside out with a warped slide guitar riff, and "Out on the Tiles" lumbers along with a tricky, multi-part riff. Nevertheless, the heart of the album lies on the second side, when the band delve deeply into English folk. "Gallows Pole" updates a traditional tune with a menacing flair, and "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" is an infectious acoustic romp, while "That's the Way" and "Tangerine" are shimmering songs with graceful country flourishes. The band hasn't left the blues behind, but the twisted bottleneck blues of "Hats off to (Roy) Harper" actually outstrips the epic "Since I've Been Loving You," which is the only time Zeppelin sound a bit set in their ways. [A remastered version was released in 2014.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	06/03/2014
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0081227964511

Tracks

1. Immigrant Song
2. Friends
3. Celebration Day
4. Since I've Been Loving You
5. Out On the Tiles
6. Gallows Pole
7. Tangerine
8. That's the Way
9. Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
10. Hats Off To (Roy) Harper

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Led Zeppelin   Primary Artist
Jimmy Page   Slide Guitar,Vocals (Background),Banjo,Mandolin,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Bass,Guitar
Viram Jasani   Tabla
John Bonham   Drums,Percussion
John Paul Jones   Bass,Organ,Mandolin,Keyboards,Double Bass,Synthesizer,Guitar (Bass)
Robert Plant   Vocals,Harmonica

Technical Credits

Terry Manning   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Jimmy Page   Audio Production,Digital Remastering,Arranger,Composer,Producer,Remastering,Group Member
Andrew Johns   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Chris Kimsey   Assistant Engineer
Eddie Kramer   Mixing,Assistant
John Bonham   Composer,Group Member
John Paul Jones   Composer,Group Member,String Arrangements
Kaz Akaiwa   Liner Notes
Charles Obscure   Arranger,Composer
Jeremy   Assistant Engineer
Traditional   Composer
Bob Potter   Assistant Engineer
George Marino   Remastering,Digital Remastering
Andy Johns   Mixing,Engineer,Assistant
Big Bill Broonzy   Composer
Charlie Segar   Composer
Robert Plant   Arranger,Composer,Group Member
John Davis   Remastering Engineer
R.M. Jones   Composer
Peter Grant   Producer,Executive Producer
Dave Brolan   Assistant Engineer