I got the 3 LP box set today. I don't know if Page did a mix specifically for vinyl or not, but there seems to be much more bottom on the vinyl than the CD and Jones' has much more, ummm, presence. You can really hear the amazing bass work he does on IMToD on the vinyl. I believe Mr. Page has a fondness for the big black circle. Man, does it show on Celebration Day. Highly recommended!
Bill
She'll be standing on the bar soon
With a fish head and a harpoon
and a fake beard plastered on her brow.
I never really paid much attention to JPJ as a bass player. He's always been "The Quiet Beatle" of Led Zep, since the other 3 had a lot more stage presence. When I really started paying attention to bass players about 10-12 years ago I realized that his bass playing was the glue that held it all together rhythmically. I should've mentioned this on the other Zep thread (after Phys Graff) that I did own JPJ's solo album, The Thunderthief. It did nothing for me. I got rid of it. A huge disappointment.
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