How the West Was Won
Led Zeppelin · 2003
150 min · 18 tracks · folk rock · hard rock · blues rock
A sprawling live testament to rock's raw power, blending bluesy riffs with epic improvisation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sprawling epic improvisational moments
- wave-like dynamics with peaks
- cathartic live performance energy
- intense emotional guitar solos
- immersive journey through sound
Maybe skip if you want
- dislike lengthy instrumental passages
- prefer concise, radio-friendly tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Viking mythology· 1970s rock excess· bluesy improvisation
- Career context
- Released in 2003, 'How the West Was Won' captures Led Zeppelin during their legacy phase, showcasing performances from 1972. This live album presents a retrospective of their dynamic sound, following their disbandment in 1980 after John Bonham's death. It reaffirms their influence on rock music long after their initial peak.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deep Purple· Black Sabbath· The Who
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band — Shares epic live improvisation and blues rock roots, capturing a similar raw energy.Live Cream Volume II by Cream — Features extended jams and blues-infused rock, echoing the improvisational spirit of Zeppelin's performances.Made in Japan by Deep Purple — Delivers powerful live renditions with a mix of hard rock and improvisation akin to Zeppelin's legacy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 LA Drone 0:15
- 2 Immigrant Song 3:42
- 3 Heartbreaker 7:24
- 4 Black Dog 5:40
- 5 Over the Hills and Far Away 5:08
- 6 Since I’ve Been Loving You 8:02
- 7 Stairway to Heaven 9:37
- 8 Going to California 5:37
- 9 That’s the Way 5:54
- 10 Bron‐Yr‐Aur Stomp 4:52
Disc 2
- 1 Dazed and Confused 25:25
- 2 What Is and What Should Never Be 4:39
- 3 Dancing Days 3:41
- 4 Moby Dick 19:23
Disc 3
- 1 Whole Lotta Love 23:07
- 2 Rock and Roll 3:55
- 3 The Ocean 4:19
- 4 Bring It On Home 9:29
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