Live at Leeds vs. How The West Was Won

Unknown Soldier · 09-14-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monkey

I think a comparison between the two albums by The Who and Led Zeppelin is valid for several reasons:

- Both came from pioneers of the hard rock sound with base in the blues.
- They were recorded just two years apart.
- The bands had the same ensemble of a bassist, a drummer, a guitarist and a vocalist.

So, which one do you prefer?

I think Led Zeppelin are the better band music wise. But live at Leeds gets it because the Who`s live performance form the late 60's and early 70's is the best I`ve ever seen dvd wise of course.

almauro · 09-14-2009, 01:39 PM

I'm down with Live at Leeds. I prefer the original non-expanded version. Yes the Deluxe version gives a a more rounded version of the band, but when talking about one of the best live albums, I'm thinking

Side A
A1 Young Man
A2 Substitute
A3 Summertime Blues
A4 Shakin' All Over

Side B
B1 My Generation
B2 Magic Bus

cgw · 04-23-2013, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by almauro

I'm down with Live at Leeds. I prefer the original non-expanded version. Yes the Deluxe version gives a a more rounded version of the band, but when talking about one of the best live albums, I'm thinking

I agree with this. I bought the CD to replace the vinyl. The added songs bring down the overall quality. I need to put them on a MP3 player in the original order.

neardeathexperience · 07-28-2013, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by almauro

I'm down with Live at Leeds. I prefer the original non-expanded version. Yes the Deluxe version gives a a more rounded version of the band, but when talking about one of the best live albums, I'm thinking

Side A
A1 Young Man
A2 Substitute
A3 Summertime Blues
A4 Shakin' All Over

Side B
B1 My Generation
B2 Magic Bus

The energy given off by this one performance could power Zep's amps for the rest of their career! Just a stunning performance to say the least.

View Poll Results: Which is best?
Live at Leeds by The Who	20	48.78%
How The West Was Won by Led Zeppelin	21	51.22%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

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almauro Way Out There Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 850	I'm down with Live at Leeds. I prefer the original non-expanded version. Yes the Deluxe version gives a a more rounded version of the band, but when talking about one of the best live albums, I'm thinking Side A A1 Young Man A2 Substitute A3 Summertime Blues A4 Shakin' All Over Side B B1 My Generation B2 Magic Bus __________________ rock n music blog