Led Zeppelin - Presence (1976)

"For the mighty arms of podcast hold the heavens from the Earth . . . "

In the summer of 1975, Led Zeppelin was on top of the world. Ahead of an upcoming US tour, Robert Plant and his family took a vacation, but a terrible car crash left him and his wife badly injured. The shows were canceled, and a hobbled Plant met up with Jimmy Page in Malibu to channel their frustrations into new songs.

Released in 1976, Presence is a guitar-heavy album with a sense of urgency. The opening epic "Achilles Last Stand" sets the tone for what's to follow, while "Nobody's Fault But Mine", "For Your Life", and "Hots On for Nowhere" feature Plant's angriest lyrics to date. The lack of a catchy single or supporting tour meant lower sales and a lukewarm critical response, but time has been kind to this anomaly in Zeppelin's discography.

CHAPTERS:

Introduction (00:00:00)

Background (Recording, Production) (00:32:50)

Achilles Last Stand (00:54:33)

For Your Life (01:06:05)

Royal Orleans (01:12:45)

1976: Year in Review (01:21:18)

Nobody's Fault But Mine (01:31:25)

Candy Store Rock (01:51:50)

Hots On for Nowhere (01:57:40)

Tea For One (02:02:45)

Reception (Critical, Commercial) (02:10:25)

Categories (Spiciest Biscuit, Dustiest Crumpet, etc.) (02:13:40)