OK, that's not true but it certainly got your attention. You're here reading, aren't you?
Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" definitely is a classic work that sits atop the pantheon of rock songs that will last forever. Nobody would deny it is a singular work of art. I love that song.
However, I was realizing today, that after listening to nearly an entire album, that they are perhaps the most overrated band of all time. That is to say, they are very talented, but people rate them way past what they deserve. They have 2, maybe 3, standout songs on a good album. People talk as if they're unequalled and I disagree. "Kashmir" is great, so is "Stairway" but a lot of their stuff is, quite frankly, throwaway.
The Rolling Stones have (on their older albums) more good songs per album. The oeuvre of the Stones, Beatles, and even Elvis is much better. I think Zeppelin's oeuvre pales in comparison.
For example, Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" has more good songs on it than all of Zeppelin's albums put together, yet many people claim Led is better. I disagree. You can all hate me for this, but I had to say it.
-- E
NOTE: I have made a follow up blog post in October 2007.
NOTE 7-24-08: The comments are so numerous they don't all display -- only the first 200. If you want to see ALL the comments select "post a comment" at the bottom of the list, and then at the top and bottom of that screen you will see a "newer" button to see the rest.
NOTE 7-24-08: Here's AUDIO backup for those claiming plagiarism in the comments. The claim being Led is the best COVER BAND of all time. Let your ears decide. All bands certainly "borrow" work to some extent but this is quite extensive.
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How can you overrate perfection?
ReplyDeleteall i gotta say is: fuck you. gimme a break, LZ rocks.
ReplyDeletei think that its important to understand that music is not a competition, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, god damn Green Day for fucks sake all have theri merit to each indivudal person, and culture and values have alot to do with what makes a group "the fucking best of all time" as opposed to "a shitpile sellout trend." i think we all need tojust chill the fuck out and enjoy our music for what it is without getting our panties all ties in a knot because we feel the need to prove a point.
ReplyDeleteI do need to remind everyone that if you send threatening or abusive emails, I will take action including reporting you to your ISP and/or local authorities. (And for God's sake, before you have a meltdown read the original post.)
ReplyDeleteArsemunch Kenny Hill didn't: http://www.darsys.net/2009/12/for-arsemunch-kenny-hill.html