LED ZEPPELIN IV

Track Listing

1. Black Dog

2. Rock and Roll

3. The Battle of Evermore

4. Stairway to Heaven

5. Misty Mountain Hop

6. Four Sticks

7. Going to California

8. When the Levee Breaks

My Rating
9.5/10

Average Critic Rating
10/10

Overview
’Led Zeppelin IV’ (or simply their ‘untitled’ album) is a defining moment in Rock history. With blends of Hard Rock and Folk, the band has created a timeless masterpiece that set up future bands for years to come. The band’s musicianship is at its absolute peak here, with intricate and engaging guitar riffs, powerful rhythms, and dynamic arrangements that showcase the creative versatility of the group. The album is completely expansive, yet it has moments and passages of intimacy that feel incredibly reflective. I can’t think of too many albums that are as impressive and influential as this, and ‘IV’ solidified Led Zeppelin as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, pushing the boundaries of what rock music could be and leaving a historic legacy.

Recommended for practically everyone in existence and particularly anyone looking to create music.

Featured Song
When the Levee Breaks

Most Streamed
Stairway to Heaven

Least Streamed
Four Sticks

Underrated
The Battle of Evermore

TVV Top 3 Songs
Black Dog | Stairway to Heaven | When the Levee Breaks

Singles
Black Dog | Rock and Roll | Misty Mountain Hop | Four Sticks

TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Stairway to Heaven | Going to California | When the Levee Breaks

Listen to Again?
Yes

No-Skip Album?
Yes

Album Artwork Rating
8.5/10

There’s little meaning behind the cover of Led Zeppelin’s fourth album, but it has become iconic over time. The piece of artwork was discovered and purchased by Robert Plant in an antique shop in Berkshire, England. I like the fact that they used a piece of work that was self-discovered and little-known—it’s personal and utilised perfectly.

Genre
Hard Rock

RL
Atlantic Records

Recording Studio
Island Studios (London, England) | The Rolling Stones Mobile Studio at Stargroves Manor House (Newbury, England) | Sunset Sound (Los Angeles, California)

Alternative Artwork