Led Zeppelin - Live Vol II

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Review by ikan koi

Led Zeppelin’s Live Vol II: A Raw, Unfiltered Blast from the Past Released in 1994 under the AMCOS label in Australia, Live Vol II is a testament to Led Zeppelin’s mastery of blending rock and blues into something that feels alive even decades later. This hard rock gem captures the band at their peak—raw, unapologetic, and dripping with swagger. Featuring iconic tracks like "Stairway to Heaven," "Whole Lotta Love," and "Dazed & Confused," it’s less of an album and more of a time machine back to when live performances were all about energy, connection, and sheer talent. Let’s talk about “Stairway to Heaven” for a second. If you’ve ever heard this track live, you know it’s not just a song—it’s an experience. On Live Vol II, the build-up is slower, almost teasing, letting Jimmy Page’s guitar work shine before Robert Plant’s vocals take over. You can practically hear the crowd holding its breath as the crescendo hits. It’s one of those moments where you realize why people still lose their minds over Led Zeppelin. And yeah, maybe it’s overplayed on classic rock radio, but hearing it live? Totally different beast. Then there’s “Whole Lotta Love.” Man, this track slaps. John Bonham’s drumming is so tight it could snap in half, while Plant’s howls are pure fire. What sticks with me most isn’t just the riff (which, let’s be real, is legendary) but how chaotic yet controlled everything feels. The breakdown midway through? Absolute genius. It’s messy in the best way possible, like they’re daring you to keep up. What makes Live Vol II special is that it doesn’t feel polished or sanitized—it’s gritty, imperfect, and human. That’s what live albums should be about: capturing lightning in a bottle rather than trying to recreate studio perfection. Sure, some transitions between songs might feel abrupt, and the audio quality has its quirks, but honestly? That adds charm. It reminds you these guys weren’t gods—they were musicians who worked hard and played harder. Here’s the kicker: listening to Live Vol II now, in 2023, feels kinda bittersweet. We’ll never get new Led Zeppelin material, but albums like this prove their legacy lives on. And hey, if nothing else, it’s proof that sometimes the best things come from just letting loose and seeing what happens. So crank this one up loud—you won’t regret it. Unless your neighbors hate good music.

Table of Contents

Download

Filename: led-zeppelin-live-vol-ii.zip
  • MP3 size: 45 mb
  • FLAC size: 270 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Whole Lotta Love
What Is & What Should Never Be
Stairway To Heaven
Going To California
Dazed & Confused
Communication Breakdown

Catalog Numbers

SW 71

Labels

AMCOS

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Notes

  • This is an UNLICENSED recording of Led Zeppelin Live Vol. 2
  • It has not been licensed by the artists or their record company.
  • This is a live recording, the sound is not that of a studio mixed recording.
  • All titles controlled by AMCOS. Distributed by Mainline Music Pty. Ltd.

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Live Vol II* by Led Zeppelin wasn’t officially released in Australia until 1994. It features iconic tracks like *Stairway to Heaven* and *Whole Lotta Love*. Funny enough, it came out under the label AMCOS, which is more known for handling music royalties than releasing albums. A true gem for rock fans Down Under!