Destroyer
Led Zeppelin · 1977
150 min · 21 tracks · folk rock · hard rock · blues rock
A sprawling epic of blues-infused hard rock, showcasing intricate arrangements and powerful performances.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- patient unfolding of themes
- powerful performances and arrangements
- immersive exploration of sound
- late-night reflective listening
Maybe skip if you want
- instant gratification seekers
- short attention span listeners
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Eastern musical influences· rock and roll excess· blues-infused heartache
- Career context
- Released in January 1977, 'Destroyer' captures Led Zeppelin during a phase of both commercial success and internal strife, following their acclaimed album 'Physical Graffiti'. This live bootleg recording reflects the band's evolution as they navigated the pressures of fame and the complexities of their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deep Purple· Black Sabbath· The Who
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Quadrophenia by The Who — Shares epic storytelling and intricate arrangements with a blend of rock influences and emotional depth.Machine Head by Deep Purple — Combines blues-infused hard rock with complex compositions and anthemic energy, paralleling Zeppelin's sound.Diamond Dogs by David Bowie — Explores themes of excess, identity, and musical experimentation in a theatrical rock context, similar to Zeppelin's flair.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Song Remains the Same 3:41
- 2 Sick Again 6:10
- 3 Nobody’s Fault but Mine 6:28
- 4 In My Time of Dying 10:39
- 5 Since I’ve Been Loving You 8:16
Disc 2
- 1 No Quarter 19:18
- 2 Ten Years Gone 8:49
- 3 The Battle of Evermore 5:56
- 4 Going to California 4:22
Disc 3
- 1 Page Solo 10:21
- 2 Achilles Last Stand 9:16
- 3 White Summer 3:13
- 4 Black Mountain Side 1:33
- 5 Kashmir 8:38
- 6 Stairway to Heaven 10:11
Disc 4
- 1 Black Country Woman 1:45
- 2 Bron‐Y‐Aur Stomp 5:03
- 3 Rock and Roll 3:22
- 4 Trampled Underfoot 6:32
- 5 Out on the Tiles 0:56
- 6 Moby Dick 15:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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