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THE REVIEW
Just a few years ago, this fantastic Led Zeppelin box set came to light, containing tracks from two of their 1972 concerts, at the L. A. Forum and the Long Beach Arena. This titan of a triple album proves to be one of the most incredible live experiences in all of rock. It's indeed strange that it was edited only a short time ago. These 18 tracks are nothing short of extraordinary!!! Almost three hours of magic signed by Zeppelin.
In the first disc, Heartbreaker undoubtedly stands out, lasting seven and a half minutes, with a breathtaking solo that I never tire of hearing. This is followed by Black Dog, the historic Since I've been loving you, and a goosebump-inducing Stairway to heaven (as always).
The second disc is shocking! 25 and a half minutes of Dazed and confused (a little less than in "The song remains the same"), with references to other somewhat older groups. It continues with What is and what should never be, Dancing days, and again a great track, Moby Dick (20 minutes, of which 17 are a solo by John "Bonzo" Bonham). Spectacular!
Third album: a great performance of Whole Lotta Love, a real classic of the group. In fact, it's another 23 minutes! The last tracks are Rock and Roll, The ocean, and a 10-minute Bring it on home (truly not bad).
If we want to sum it up, we can safely say that nothing like this live performance has been seen since the 1976 film/concert. A practically unmissable work for those who love this band, which changed rock in the 70s.
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How The West Was Won captures Led Zeppelin's breathtaking 1972 live concerts in a powerful triple album. Its extended solos and classic hits, like Stairway to Heaven and Whole Lotta Love, deliver an unforgettable rock experience. Praised as one of the greatest live rock recordings, it's essential listening for fans and rock lovers alike.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in 1968 by Jimmy Page with Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham. They became one of the most influential rock groups of the late 1960s and 1970s; the band disbanded after John Bonham's death in 1980.109 Reviews
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By jk
Far surpassing the previous official live album "The Song Remains The Same," this triple offering provides us with a perfect synthesis of our beloved Led Zeppelin at their best.
Every time they are considered defunct (artistically speaking, of course), our guys return to show us once again WHO ROCKS!!!
By glitch
The concert was used as a testing and experimentation ground, leading the music to constant evolution.
How The West Was Won is destined to enter the history of the best live rock albums, succeeding where The Song Remains The Same failed.
By cece65
Robert Plant having an incredible voice, Jimmy Page with a guitar that sounds like a machine gun.
To be introduced to the younger generation, because those who listen to Pearl Jam, Phish, and Black Crowes today must know who the Led Zeppelin were and what they represented.
By Cimbarello132
Led Zeppelin are considered one of the greatest live bands of all time, and listening to this triple album one will understand why.
This triple album represents the essence of the group, what they were and can never repeat again.
By claudio carpentieri
An unmissable opportunity to take a sonic ride into a past turned history and understand how four young Englishmen came … To Conquer the West!
The album showcases a full yet essential sound, far removed from the nights at Madison Square Garden, clearly thanking the U.S.A. for its recognition.
