Led Zeppelin IV [Remastered]
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  • Summary: The 1971 untitled fourth studio release for the British rock band was reissued and remastered with deluxe versions including a disc of unreleased instrumentals and alternate mixes.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. American Songwriter
    Nov 11, 2014
    100
    As with the previous three reissues, the pristine remastering removes a slight audio film that was still present after the 1992 versions. That’s especially obvious on the guitar parts of the more delicate songs but also shines a brighter light on John Bonham’s remarkable drumming that both grounded the band and pushed the other members into expanding their own boundaries.
  2. Consequence
    Nov 11, 2014
    100
    The remastered mixes highlight how incredibly complex the arrangements were originally, a testament to the true magnitude of Led Zeppelin’s vision all those years ago.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Nov 25, 2014
    100
    The latest reissue of the album spotlights its sonic depth, thanks to illuminative remastering by guitarist-producer Jimmy Page, and, on the deluxe edition, alternate mixes of each track.
  4. AllMusic
    Nov 11, 2014
    100
    Expanding on the breakthroughs of III, Zeppelin fuse their majestic hard rock with a mystical, rural English folk that gives the record an epic scope.... A song or two feels slightly different--"Misty Mountain Hop" jumps a bit as it seems to groove a little bit stronger--but by and large this [supplemental] disc shows that as a producer, Page not only knew where he wanted to go but he knew how to get it right the first time.
  5. Q Magazine
    Nov 13, 2014
    100
    Familiarity hasn't taken all the shine off Led Zeppelin IV, because once you get past the aforementioned over-exposed "hits," there's still the frantic Four Sticks and When The Levee Break's big lumbering blues to knock you off your feet again. [Nov 2014, p.125]
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  6. Kerrang!
    Nov 24, 2014
    100
    The 16 songs that comprise these two albums [Led Zeppelin IV and Houses Of The Holy] remaining blinding and deafening examples of strident, courageous music. [18 Oct 2014, p.54]
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  7. Paste Magazine
    Nov 11, 2014
    75
    Albums four and five are stocked mostly with inessential fluff that fans will cue up one time and promptly forget exists.... The true value here rests in the remastering. Page’s production on the original LPs remains unimpeachable, but these reissues give the tracks a subtle sheen.

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  1. jake47jake
    May 17, 2022
    10
    I see this album as a true masterpiece. Every song is perfect on here. even though it is over 50 years old, i would say it has held up to thisI see this album as a true masterpiece. Every song is perfect on here. even though it is over 50 years old, i would say it has held up to this day

    favourite songs- Battle of evermore, stairway to heaven, misty mountain hop, four sticks and when the levee breaks    … Expand
  2. tacosplzz
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    One of the greatest albums of all time. The remaster is FANTASTIC! Jimmy Page is still a musical genius. One can never tire of this album.One of the greatest albums of all time. The remaster is FANTASTIC! Jimmy Page is still a musical genius. One can never tire of this album. From Black Dog all the way through When the Levee Breaks, you are in for a magical ride.… Expand
  4. aleyuma
    May 27, 2021
    10
    this is without s doubt one of, if not THE greatest hard rock album of all time.
  5. SteelBallRun
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
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  6. Nahil
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    This album is an absolute classic. It's a tough choice between Zeppelin's albums I-IV, but this is more personal favorite. It was theThis album is an absolute classic. It's a tough choice between Zeppelin's albums I-IV, but this is more personal favorite. It was the perfect combination of folk influences, heavy blues rock, expert instrumentation, and rich atmospheres. Over half the songs on here are already milestones in classic rock history, let alone the other half which only deepens and enhances the album. As a collective whole, it's hard to find any other 8 track LP with as much power and beauty. They really found that perfect haven for their sound. There's just so much to enjoy here. If you haven't heard it, listen to it now. The new remastered versions make it sound better than ever, and the additional content is wonderful to hear. The latter may be for the more dedicated fans, but it does sweeten the deal.… Expand
  7. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    Amazing album.
    Best songs: Stairway to Heaven, When the Levee Breaks, Going to California
    Worst songs: -
  8. Faugustas
    Apr 6, 2021
    5
    It might have been great for it's time and inspired other albums, I don't thinknit holds up too well. Stairway To Heaven and When The LeveeIt might have been great for it's time and inspired other albums, I don't thinknit holds up too well. Stairway To Heaven and When The Levee Breaksnare the only great songs. Rest of them range from okay to bellow average.… Expand

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