When Jimmy released those 10 albums in remasters and Deluxe editions, he got so much criticism for doing this. People accused him of wanting a cash grab and all that stuff but they probably aren’t really Led Zeppelin fans. Well, I just started listening to the Led Zeppelin deluxe remasters albums this week since they are all out now. I listened to the first three albums. While the Deluxe version still have the original albums on them, there are about 8 or 9 extra material like live stuff, outtakes, alternate mixes and rough mixes. There are also never before heard songs on them too. You can originally hear how the band develops the well known songs of how they first started which is interesting. Plus the sound quality on the “remasters” improved too ’cause why do you think they call them “remasters”? The “remasters” versions are the better sound quality than the original recordings.

In defense of legendary bands doing all of these “remasters” these days, I think they just want the albums to sound better or something like that. Maybe they weren’t too impressed with the original sound quality on the first releases so they produce them all over again, ya know? Better sound and make ’em more listenable. It’s not a cash grab at all, I think there’s a pretty good reason that bands do these “remasters” of famous albums. Back in the old days, recording technology wasn’t as good. Since we now have the right technology to make music sound better, it is the right time to do these “remasters”. There were never Pro Tools and other DAW back in the old days.

I’m impressed with these Led Zeppelin Deluxe albums so far. While I only listened to the first three albums, I plan on listening to the rest of ’em this week. I’ll listen to “IV: Zoso” later tonight. They are pretty awesome to listen to and interesting. Stop complaining and just enjoy them. Jimmy Page made these for the fans obviously ’cause he wants to celebrate the music with you… that’s what he did this for, I think.

Kev