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It's a masterclass in why they were, and still are, the greatest rock band to grace the Earth.
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How the West Was Won serves up their muscle, sweaty heart and golden grandeur in an exhaustingly persuasive light. That, and a hundred of the best riffs you've ever heard.
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Songs that have grown overly familiar through years of play seem fresh and new because of these vigorous, muscular performances.
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Captures Zep in prime swagger.
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A vital document of Led Zeppelin's formidable legacy.
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"Black Dog" and "Over the Hills and Far Away" back-to-back are gonzo.
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Capture[s] a mighty band at the height of its gargantuan power.
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Even if you think you've heard it all before, West is a winner.
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The three discs represent lightning captured in a bottle.
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Zep faithful will welcome the belated release as evidence for enduring loyalty, but younger fans may find its diversity and dynamics even more enlightening.
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How the West Was Won proves that Led Zeppelin was nearly peerless in creating gigantic, thunderous rock.
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Q MagazinePresents Led Zeppelin in all their ragged glory and heavy splendour. [Jul 2003, p.119]
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UncutJaw-dropping. [Jul 2003, p.136]
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MojoThe empathy between the four is palpable. [Jun 2003, p.113]
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EduardoRNov 4, 2008
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samiMay 28, 2008