Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti. What an album. My two most favorite Led Zeppelin songs are found on this album - but there's no surprises there, given the record is riddled with greatness. You will probably know my number one, "Kashmir", as well as the funky uptempo "Trampled Underfoot." "Houses of the Holy", you would think, would be on the album of the same name. But nope. Not that it matters really, as I'm very glad that it is here on this double album. And I am immensely glad I took the time to listen to this album - my attention span is fickle, and my multi-tasking abilities even worse. But we put aside our differences today to savor an album that, on one hand, doesn't surprise me - after all, it was made by Led Zeppelin. But amongst the drawn out numbers like "In My Time of Dying", even the slower jams were pleasant and held my attention with no effort at all. And I'm a tempo man myself, the faster the better. But well done songs I feel shouldn't have to rely on speed alone. Great songwriting and that charismatic Led Zeppelin sound we've all come to grow and love make this double album a memorable experience for the better, especially as a double album. I hate custard as a rule, but I love "Custard Pie." "The Wanton Song", "Black Country Woman", and "Boogie With Stu" are my other recommendations. Great stuff from a great band. A
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