How The West Was Won - Led Zeppelin
Metascore
97 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. 100
    It's a masterclass in why they were, and still are, the greatest rock band to grace the Earth.
  2. 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.
  3. Songs that have grown overly familiar through years of play seem fresh and new because of these vigorous, muscular performances.
  4. A vital document of Led Zeppelin's formidable legacy.
  5. "Black Dog" and "Over the Hills and Far Away" back-to-back are gonzo.
  6. Capture[s] a mighty band at the height of its gargantuan power.
  7. 100
    Even if you think you've heard it all before, West is a winner.
  8. The three discs represent lightning captured in a bottle.
  9. Zep faithful will welcome the belated release as evidence for enduring loyalty, but younger fans may find its diversity and dynamics even more enlightening.
  10. How the West Was Won proves that Led Zeppelin was nearly peerless in creating gigantic, thunderous rock.
  11. Presents Led Zeppelin in all their ragged glory and heavy splendour. [Jul 2003, p.119]
  12. 90
    Jaw-dropping. [Jul 2003, p.136]
User Score

Universal acclaim- based on 150 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 87
  3. Negative: 1 out of 87
  1. EduardoR
    10
    It's one of the greatest live albumsin history. Every member of the band is inspired. The long guitar and drum solos are amazing. The only thing I can complain about is Robert Plant. He was great, but not perfect. Listen to BBC Sessions to understand what I'm talking about. Full Review »
  2. A hark back to when bands could sing instead of auto-tune. A fabulous collection of great hits and amazing guitar playing, with amazing lyrics and singing to boot. What more do you need? Full Review »
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