Early Days & Latter Days: The Best of Led Zeppelin, Volumes One and Two
Led Zeppelin · 2002
134 min · 23 tracks · folk rock · hard rock · blues rock
A powerful fusion of blues, hard rock, and folk elements that defined a generation's soundscape.
Why this album works
The compilation reached number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart upon release, demonstrating the enduring popularity of Led Zeppelin's music. It not only celebrated their classic hits but also introduced a new generation to the band's groundbreaking contributions to rock music, solidifying their status in the cultural zeitgeist.
- Career context
- Released on November 19, 2002, this compilation captures Led Zeppelin’s legacy as one of rock's most influential bands. By this time, they had disbanded for over two decades following the death of drummer John Bonham in 1980, and the band members had pursued individual projects. This album served as a definitive retrospective of their work, encapsulating their evolution from raw blues rock to elaborate progressive compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cars· Bobby Darin· The Police· The Kinks· Miriam Makeba· The Pointer Sisters· Ike & Tina Turner· Little Richard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Good Times Bad Times 2:46
- 2 Babe I’m Gonna Leave You 6:42
- 3 Dazed and Confused 6:27
- 4 Communication Breakdown 2:28
- 5 Whole Lotta Love Standout 5:34
- 6 What Is and What Should Never Be 4:44
- 7 Immigrant Song 2:27
- 8 Since I’ve Been Loving You 7:24
- 9 Black Dog 4:55
- 10 Rock and Roll 3:40
- 11 The Battle of Evermore 5:52
- 12 When the Levee Breaks 7:10
- 13 Stairway to Heaven Standout 8:02
Disc 2
- 1 The Song Remains the Same 5:31
- 2 No Quarter 7:00
- 3 Houses of the Holy 4:03
- 4 Trampled Under Foot 5:36
- 5 Kashmir Standout 8:29
- 6 Ten Years Gone 6:32
- 7 Achilles Last Stand 10:22
- 8 Nobody’s Fault but Mine 6:18
- 9 All My Love 5:52
- 10 In the Evening 6:51
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