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1970 is the year of Led Zeppelin: they manage to churn out two legendary albums both creatively and in terms of sales. "Led II" is the record that will make them known even in the U.S.A, while "Led III" will be the forerunner of their subsequent masterpiece. The third chapter, along with "Physical Graffiti," is the band's most underrated album, perhaps because there is a search for different and less powerful sounds compared to their original sound; nonetheless, Page and his companions, as soon as the album is released, embark on a tour, which will see them perform not only in the usual United States but also in Japan and Australia.
The album I am about to review is one of the many bootlegs, recorded during the first of two nights in November '70, when the band performed at the Denver Arena; the sound is very good, almost never marred by audience interference. After the audience's welcome, "Immigrant Song," the jewel of the new album, kicks off, performed even faster here than the original, and includes an unreleased solo by Jimmy that introduces the great "Heartbreaker," with that breathtaking riff accompanied by Plant's screams alongside Bonzo's wild drumming. At the end, we find an alternative and unfinished version of "Black Dog" that will find space in the subsequent "Led IV."
Besides the different lyrics, there is also a trippy bass solo in the middle of the track. Then begins the medley "Since I Been Lovin' You/Bron Y Aur Stomp," executed in a spectacular manner also thanks to a very high-pitched scream from Plant followed by a roll from Bonzo of about thirty seconds. BREATHTAKING! The first CD concludes with a psychedelic version of "Tangerine" from the latest album, but in this case, there is nothing to add because the track is practically the same as the studio version.
The second CD opens with Robert Plant introducing the band members to the audience, amid general applause, which suddenly descends into a somber silence in which the bass notes introducing the spectacular "Dazed and Confused" can be heard. The intro is ruined by the roar of the audience that welcomes the song, as usual expanded for about half an hour (28.39 minutes to be precise). As we know, this song leaves room for Mr. Page's improvisations, who improvises as a violinist, wielding a bow and striking it on his Gibson Les Paul. The marathon silently concludes, leaving room for John Bonham's creativity, who kicks off "Moby Dick," with the classic drum solo and tribal bongos, given that this very normal drummer, after throwing the sticks to the ground, begins to play with his hands. This track doesn't fool around either, in fact, with its 18.32 minutes, it can be considered yet another instrumental marathon of the album. This wonderful bootleg concludes with a magnificent rendition of "Whole Lotta Love," which extends, just for a change, to over 12 minutes!
Overall an excellent bootleg that made me feel among the audience, just a few steps away from Led Zeppelin! Same thing I always say: it's not an easy album to find, so if you don't know what else to do, download it online! I assure you it’s worth it!
THANK YOU DEBASER PEOPLE!!!
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