Led Zeppelin - Mothership (4 LP)
- LP
- 4 piece(s)
- 2007
- 24 tracks
- 2 uur, 16 min
- classic rock
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This is truly an incredible bargain. Upon opening the box, you'll find it's quite elaborately packaged. Let me guide you through my experience. Surprisingly, bubble wrap is used, which feels a tad cheap; a custom dampening material would have felt more exclusive if it matched the sleek aesthetic. I had to remind myself that I indeed bought a sealed copy. The booklet and sleeves are stacked on top as usual but empty, leaving the records at the bottom in separate plastic sleeves. This is a brilliant idea to minimize damage to the actual jacket sleeves, which you can fill once opened, preferably with your own plastic sleeves that generate less static than the provided ones. A little ribbon is included to assist in the unpackaging process, thankfully, as it's a tight fit. The outer box back sheet is also included but becomes flimsy without the shrink wrap holding it. It's slightly too large to fit inside the box, so you'll need to be careful with this tedious extra. Every part has meticulous decoration and care put into it. The real question is, does it sound as good as it looks? I compared it with some older reissues from the 70s I own, and it holds up extremely well. The pressing is mostly excellent and quiet, making it a perfect upgrade if you have crackly old copies. I particularly appreciate the high end, which strikes brighter notes that really make your setup shine. However, I noticed that the low end, especially the bass, isn't as impressive. Going back to my older issues, I feel they might strike a better balance there. If you want a fantastic high end, the lower end should also have been worked on to complement it. Perhaps that's mostly subjective, though. For only using four records, they made it count. Too bad you miss out on hits like "Thank You" and "The Rain Song." If you want a new collection of Led Zeppelin songs but are short on money to buy the more expensive 6-record box from the 90s or all the 2014 remastered albums, this is a perfect choice for you. It won't disappoint. Even I, as an owner of many Zeppelin albums, am happy to have it, although it can feel a bit redundant since I prefer listening to the full albums most of the time. Edit: After more careful listening and perhaps with a bit of prejudice, I have to reevaluate some of my standpoints. The high end is still really clear and crisp, but the music takes a downgrade when it gets busy, especially anywhere other than the high end. Even my dirty Italian copy has better sound on "Immigration Song." It might be unfair because of inner groove distortion, so I tried "Good Times Bad Times" and "Baby I'm Gonna Leave You," and I still prefer my 70s issues. On "Baby I'm Gonna Leave You," sure, the individual guitar strings sound clearer, but the vocals are lost along with the emotion in the music. It's more like a CD, which would be quite accurate considering this is pressed from the same digital source as the tapes that the 2014 remasters used. Listening to both new pressings, I can't tell them apart, even the volume is the exact same, so it must be. Now, I don't hate digital as long as it's done right; it's all about the sound. I love the Pink Floyd 2016 remasters, all made from digital. But I can't say I've been playing the box too often. It's just more fun with whole albums, especially when I now consider them sounding better overall. I'm going to start collecting the Classic Records releases and compare, supposedly they are the best since the original. While this box isn't bad, I would only recommend it if you're not a huge fan of Led Zeppelin and you want the best songs on a newer release. Then it's brilliant. Otherwise, save your money for some NM 70s issues or look at saving towards the Classic Records from 2000 or 2007 by Bernie Grundman. Equipment used: Rega RP1 with Rega carbon cartridge Cyrus 2 Amplifier System Fidelity SF-3050 tower speakers Custom made HQ speaker cables
I must say, my copy is absolutely fantastic. The remastering job on this one really sorts out a couple of problems that the original versions had, in my view. I picked this up today and gave all four albums a spin on my mid-range Technics turntable, hooked up to a Pioneer receiver and Polk Audio speakers. I swear, I only heard one tiny pop the whole time! The bass and treble are much more even now, and I also noticed the stereo imaging is spot-on compared to the originals. Not a peep of surface noise between tracks, either. Honestly, it's the best I've ever heard these songs. The whole box set is just awesome. The artwork is really growing on me too.
Terrible terrible terrible, sounds like a wall of bricks and gets tiring real quick. Stay away, don't even bother.
This seems more like a cash grab than a genuine collectible - the packaging is top-notch, but the track selection and mastering is just a copy-and-paste job from their existing catalog, and not even a comprehensive one at that. The pressing is crisp and clear, so I'd suggest this to casual Led Zeppelin enthusiasts, particularly those who don't own all the recent re-releases. However, for dedicated fans who already have all the albums, there's nothing new here. That being said, superfans like myself will likely pick this up anyway to complete the collection. My copy came with the cheaper paper sleeves and a poly insert instead of the thick polythene ones, which appear to be the new standard for represses.
Creating a definitive Led Zeppelin greatest hits album is a tough task given their vast collection of amazing songs. However, this album is an excellent introduction for anyone new to Zeppelin, featuring all the tracks you'd hope to find. It's an essential addition to any music collection, delivering an unforgettable listening experience from start to finish. Standout tracks include 'Good Times Bad Times', 'Whole Lotta Love', 'Rock and Roll', 'The Song Remains the Same', 'No Quarter', and 'Kashmir'.
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