Jem's Music blog does just what it says on the tin - it's all about music. Stuff he's listening to, bands he's seen, bands you ought to see and listen to, and anything else he wants to talk about - all music related.
The Anthem Challenge originated from my Jemtunes blog and was inspired by a fellow blogger from Jersey. It's all about posting ten anthems over ten days (or so) that mean something to you with a few words about each and why.
Anthem #6: Led Zeppelin - When the Levee breaks
I've just purchased the 2014 re-mastered version of Led Zeppelin IV - about 43 years after purchasing my original vinyl version just after its first release in 1971. I might have changed a bit in the intervening years but I can tell you, the album certainly hasn't!
Playing the re-master now, all these years later, takes me back to those halcyon days with my mono Dansette on the floor of my bedroom, upsetting my Mother and siblings as I tried in vain to coax just a little extra volume out for the crescendo of 'When the Levee Breaks'.
It says something for the longevity and brilliance of an album when it sounds and feel as fresh as it does with so many years between its first release and subsequent re-master.
Issue 91 of 'Classic Rock' magazine - published in April 2006 - featured the 100 Greatest British Rock Albums ever. As I am fortunate enough to have 61 of these in my collection, this is day 61 in a mini-series for Jem's Music - sample tracks from each of the albums I own from 100 through to 1
Day 61: Number 1/100: Led Zeppelin - Four Sticks (from IV - 1971)
Completely by coincidence, this week marks the remastered re-issue of the 2-disc collector's version of IV. A well-deserved Number One slot.
Issue 91 of 'Classic Rock' magazine - published in April 2006 - featured the 100 Greatest British Rock Albums ever. As I am fortunate enough to have 60 of these in my collection, this is day 55 in a mini-series for Jem's Music - sample tracks from each of the albums I own from 100 through to 1
Day 55: Number 7/100: Led Zeppelin - Custard Pie (from Physical Graffiti - 1975)
Issue 91 of 'Classic Rock' magazine - published in April 2006 - featured the 100 Greatest British Rock Albums ever. As I am fortunate enough to have 60 of these in my collection, this is day 54 in a mini-series for Jem's Music - sample tracks from each of the albums I own from 100 through to 1
Day 54: Number 8/100: Led Zeppelin - Ramble On (from II - 1969)
Issue 91 of 'Classic Rock' magazine - published in April 2006 - featured the 100 Greatest British Rock Albums ever. As I am fortunate enough to have 60 of these in my collection, this is day 38 in a mini-series for Jem's Music - sample tracks from each of the albums I own from 100 through to 1
Day 38: Number 31/100: Led Zeppelin - That's the way (from II - 1970)
Issue 91 of 'Classic Rock' magazine - published in April 2006 - featured the 100 Greatest British Rock Albums ever. As I am fortunate enough to have 60 of these in my collection, this is day 9 in a mini-series for Jem's Music - sample tracks from each of the albums I own from 100 through to 1.
Day 9: Number 81/100: Led Zeppelin - How many more times (from I - 1969)
Issue 91 of 'Classic Rock' magazine - published in April 2006 - featured the 100 Greatest British Rock Albums ever. As I am fortunate enough to have 60 of these in my collection, this is day 4 in a mini-series for Jem's Music - sample tracks from each of the albums I own from 100 through to 1.
Day 4: Number 90/100: Led Zeppelin - D'yer Maker (from Houses of the Holy - 1973)
