- Audio CD (25 Oct 1990)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Swansong
- ASIN: B00000DP2V
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 118,509 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Coda, released in 1982 after the break-up of the band, was the result of a trawl through the studio archives in search of leftover material. In fact, they had already used up almost all of the good stuff and, compared to their other releases, this was Led Zeppelin's only disappointing album. Nevertheless, even relatively poor material by Led Zeppelin still represents a decent level of quality and some tracks are classic, particularly "Poor Tom", "Ozone Baby" and "Wearing And Tearing". The latter song, one of three out-takes from the In Through The Out Door sessions, features a particularly high-octane blend of stripped-down and grungy rock and roll and is often spoken of as their response to contemporary punk. As so little studio material was found, they added live versions of "I Can't Quit You Babe" and "We're Gonna Groove" from 1970, the first of which in particular features some blistering playing. Even so, it was still their shortest ever release. --James Swift
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WSM.UK are proud to announce the release of all the led zeppelin albums with "vinyl replica" packaging, featuring original album artwork, gatefolds where applicable, inner sleeves and in the case of Led Zeppelin III, a revolving wheel as featured on the original LP release. Previously only available as very pricey imports, these albums are now available at mid price.
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45 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
LED ZEPPELIN'S POSTHUMOUS SWAN SONG HAS A NUMBER OF GEMS,
By h.u.ahmad@student.salford.ac.uk (salford, england) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Coda (Audio CD)
I first bought this album two years ago, although previously, my brother said it wasn't all that good. My opinion : it's well worth buying for the blistering album closer, WEARING AND TEARING, which is best played extremely loud, as it's a rampaging monster of a track, used as an answer to the punks who had written off Zep and which also could have been a slight precursor to the early '80s NWOBHM craze. This is the most aggressive song on the track, although 'Walter's Walk' is impressive, too. Cut in 1972 during the HOUSES OF THE HOLY sessions, this features a groovy Jimmy Page riff and is efficiently powered along by Bonzo's powerful drums. The 1970 soundcheck version of 'I Can't Quit You, Baby' is heavier than the original, further improved by Page's sizzling solo and 'We're Gonna Goove' ain't bad, either. As for the other songs? 'Poor Tom' is an okay acoustic effort, with a distinctive, opening drumbeat, 'Bonzo's Montreux' is a pretty interesting drum solo from the man himself and the New Wave influenced 'Ozone Baby' and 'Darlene' are adequate rockers, indicating the sort of direction Zeppelin were taking towards the end of the Seventies. CODA is not brilliant, but it's certainly worth a listen.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Just buy this to complete your collection...,
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This review is from: Coda (Audio CD)
This collection of odd material from the Led Zeppelin vaults is well below the standard we have come to expect from the band. The songs were clearly never meant to be released and this album was rushed out with almost indecent haste following Bonzo's tragic demise. It is a grave disappointment. You may wish to just buy it to complete your Led Zeppelin collection, otherwise I urge you not to bother.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible,
By Andy J W (Sussex) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Coda (Audio CD)
I've listened to it once - but never again. A wall of disjointed noise that sours the memory of a great band. Surely Atlantic weren't that desperate for cash.
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