In through the out door

"With Plant and Jones seizing the reigns for the bulk of the songwriting, In Through The Outdoor is an album that stands very much apart from its predecessors. Though Plant and Jones kept their ears to the ground with what was happening on the musical landscape, some of the efforts on the album have dated horribly. Despite Jones' best efforts to harness the new technology at his fingertips, the parping synths of 'Carouselambra' grate though broken down into component parts the track still has its moments. Elsewhere, the faux rockabilly of 'Hot Dog' makes Shakin' Stevens feel like an innovator. But there are documents of true greatness contained here. 'In The Evening' is one of the finest things the band ever recorded; ushered in a by a magnificent drone created by Jones, the track is bolstered by Page's woozy guitar and the effect is as hypnotic as 'Kashmir'. 'All My Love' is up there with the best of them too".

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