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Rush is my all-time favorite band, so their 2015 hiatus, brought on by Neil Peart’s declining health hit me hard. Peart’s passing in 2020 made it permanent, slamming the door on the Rush I grew up loving. That’s why stumbling across Crown Lands’ 2023 sophomore album Fearless—courtesy of this very blog—felt like a hemispherian void had been filled. The dynamic duo from Oshawa, Ontario, tapped into the essence of prime ’70s Rush better than anyone I’ve heard, much like Greta Van Fleet’s revival of the mighty Led Zeppelin. Naturally, when I learned their third LP, Apocalypse, was on the way, I rushed to the promo sump to claim dibs faster than you can say 2112.

Apocalypse expands the Fearless Chronology that began with “The Oracle” from 2022’s White Buffalo with the same sonic and aesthetic bombast longtime fans expect, while stretching Crown Lands’ sound into territory occupied by other classic rock titans. Taking place a century before the events of Fearless and once again rooted in the spirit of Rush’s “Cygnus X-1” series, Apocalypse often feels like a natural progression of its predecessor even if it doesn’t quite reach the same heights. Through straightforward, radio-friendly anthems, as well as the mammoth self-titled closer, the album’s narrative charts a manipulative, oppressive force that weaponizes fear (“Foot Soldiers of the Syndicate”), then spirals outward into dragons, warriors and interstellar tyrants plunging the world into chaos (“Blackstar”). Amid the destruction, more intimate threads of loss and longing surface in crestfallen ballads (“The Revenant,” “Through the Looking Glass”). Where Fearless opened with its longest track, Apocalypse flips the script, saving its epic for the finale. The 19-minute cut matches the ambition and scope of “The Oracle” and “Starlifter: Fearless Pt. II,” though the record’s bottom-heavy makeup leaves less to uncover in the tracks leading up to it.

It’s unusual to devote an entire paragraph to a single track, but “Apocalypse” earns the word count as its reach accounts for nearly half of the record’s runtime. The piece opens in classic Rush fashion as celestial synths, cascading tom rolls, and shifting syncopation give way to shimmering arpeggios and warm, fluid vocal lines. At first, the track feels poised to deliver on its promise, and as it unfolds, Crown Lands weaves in a myriad of compelling touches, including Pink Floyd’s patented stoner-rock solos and a gorgeous arpeggiated, space-drifting movement with a flute-laden motif that nods to the duo’s Indigenous roots. But the track’s momentum falters at several points, and the songwriting begins to feel choppy as the track progresses. The choral bridge at the six-minute mark is a great idea, yet it’s followed by an overly hectic section where Crown Lands’ instrumental prowess shines but the vocals grate, undercutting what could have become a more transcendent phase. Similarly, the astral section at eleven minutes, with its galactic, vocal harmonies and tribal tom flourishes, is another moment that is abrasive. Although it ends on a high note, “Apocalypse” feels like it needed more time to bake to fully come together.

The unevenness of the self-titled epic would be forgivable if Apocalypse’s remaining tracks consistently picked up the slack. But they don’t. Stronger songs like “Through the Looking Glass” and “The Revenant” rely on Led Zeppelin-esque refrains to cohere into some of their best material to date, while Bowles’ vocal approach primarily hampers “Foot Soldiers of the Syndicate”, “Blackstar,” and “The Fall.” Bowles’ high-register singing—which will no doubt remain as divisive as Geddy Lee’s—can feel forced or strained at times, pulling me out of the otherwise strong songwriting rather than deepening the immersion. Across several key moments, Bowles doesn’t feel fully locked in, leaning instead on playful, almost taunting huffs and puffs (“The Fall”) or siren-like shrills (“Apocalypse”) that never quite find their place. Still, while Crown Lands’ execution isn’t as consistently sharp as Fearless, Apocalypse still offers plenty of quality material for fans to latch onto.

I’ve enjoyed my time with Apocalypse, yet I can’t help but feel somewhat disappointed. Maybe it speaks to the consistency and appeal of Fearless, but this record simply doesn’t resonate in the same way its predecessor did. To their credit, Crown Lands takes risks and pushes into some new territory here, and some of those choices pay off. Nevertheless, Apocalypse lacks the cohesion to keep me coming back, outside of a couple tracks that have burrowed their way into my psyche. It’s a letdown, but one I’m inclined to chalk up to growing pains for now.

Rating: Good
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: InsideOut Music
Websites: crownlands.bandcamp.com | crownlandsmusic.com | facebook.com/crownlandsmusic
Releases Worldwide: May 15th, 2026

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Led Zeppelin - Good Times Bad Times

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA9Rec1qAFQ

Wie schön einfach:

If the sun refused to shine
I would still be loving you
When mountains crumble to the sea
There would still be you and me

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"Over the Hills and Far Away" is the third track from English #rock band #LedZeppelin's 1973 album #HousesOfTheHoly. In the US, it was released as a single, with "#DancingDays" as the B-side.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BokEvEqiVA

The Violent End of the U.S.S. Macon, Tom Lovell, 193?

What do we do now? Nothing left but to watch it sink. Get rescued or make it to land.

Obviously it's a tragedy but I think he caught a cool moment or imagined a cool moment where they made it to life rafts, they're alive and probably relieved to have that, at least. Alive and safe. This is before everyone is looking at each other wondering what comes next.

I read that all but two were rescued.

#art #illustration #tragedy #history #rescue #lifeRafts #sinkingShip #lighterThanAir #ledZeppelin #smokeOnTheWater #storm #weather #life

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #VarietyMix

Led Zeppelin:
🎵 The Song Remains the Same

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Pete Townshend’s opinion on Jimmy Page

https://rockandrollgarage.com/pete-townshend-opinion-on-jimmy-page/

#petetownshend #thewho #rock #jimmypage #ledzeppelin #music

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #DriveTime

Led Zeppelin:
🎵 Ramble On

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https://open.spotify.com/track/1oCOp1kVAgNlXX9Tx9mvzq

Happy 75th Birthday to the Fender Telecaster: the guitar that stars in hit songs by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Stones, Blur and more

There’s be few guitarists who haven’t heard of the Fender Telecaster – in fact it’s a guitar that is probably on most rockers’ wish lists.

Created in 1950 but first introduced on the commercial market in 1951, this year marks the Fender Telecaster’s 75th anniversary. In celebration, Fender are releasing a series of ‘tribute’ designs in new colours including the American Ultra II Telecaster and the Classic Cabronita Telecaster, available now at au.fender.com.

The Classic Cabronita Telecaster in new red.

The Telecaster was the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar, designed by its namesake Leo Fender. Originally called the Broadcaster, it quickly evolved into the Telecaster and became a cornerstone of modern music. I has a simple, rugged design but the sounds it makes are as indelible as the artists and bands’ names themselves.

Many legendary musicians have embraced the Telecaster, including Keith Richards, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Page, and Graham Coxon. Indeed, the Telecaster’s versatility has seen it span genres as broad as rock and country to jazz and punk.

There’s a bright, cutting tone to the Telecaster, as a result of its dual single-coil pickups and bolt-on neck construction. This clarity allows it to slice through a song mix effortlessly, making it a favourite for both rhythm and lead playing across decades of music history.

Iconic songs that feature the Fender Telecaster include Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up,” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” Known for its versatile “twang,” it was used on The Beatles’ Let It Be sessions and on the song “Killing In The Name” by Rage Against The Machine.

Other classics on which you’ll hear its twangy strings are The Police’s “Message in a Bottle”, Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line”, Pink Floyd’s “Off the Wall”, Red Hot Chili Peppers “Dani California”, Blur’s “Song 2”, and PJ Harvey’s “Missed”.

So, happy birthday to a guitar that has seen more studio sessions, live music gigs, and chart hits than most. And lived to tell the story.

Antonino Tati

‘The Vinyl Factory: Reverb’ is a multi-sensory experience delving into vinyl culture across music, fashion, art and the social realms

Dedication to Dedication: Another great live tribute to the music of David Bowie

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Heartbreaker ⋆.˚✮🎧✮˚.⋆
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4c_GdUat-I

Babe I'm Gonna Leave You 🍃
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLB6i-Sg0lA

Opening all its sonorous doors and letting you happily lose yourself in every room 🤘🏽🎸🎸

Abriendo todas sus puertas sonoras y dejándote perderte felizmente en cada habitación 🤘🏽🎸🎸
#ledzeppelin #music #heavymetal #rock #vinyl

Led Zeppelin oli yksi nuoruuteni suosikkeja, mutta en oikeastaan ollut musiikista yhtä kiinnostunut kuin runoista. Niinpä onkin nyt kiva katsoa Becoming Led Zeppelin -dokkaria - ajankuvaa ja kiinnostavia tarinoita ja tietysti hyvää musiikkia.
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https://areena.yle.fi/1-76358120

Led Zeppelin (Atlantic SD8216, 1969)

I spent plenty of years making fun of dick-swinging classic rock but this really is a remarkable achievement, executing such a wholly formed vision on a debut album and essentially kicking off a new decade. It just sounds huge.

@vinylrecords #vinyl #LedZeppelin

Thank You 🫶🏻🥹❤️‍🩹
#LedZeppelin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meJ1okJysT8

You were not expecting a mashup of Led Zeppelin and Herbie Hancock:

https://youtu.be/e9Qtrm_4SpU?list=RDe9Qtrm_4SpU&t=3799

#Music #Rock #Jazz #LedZeppelin #HerbieHancock #Mashup #Creativity #Art #Glee

Hyvä dokkari.

Becoming Led Zeppelin Yle Areenassa

Katso Yle Areenassa:

https://areena.yle.fi/1-76358120

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If there's an epic cover version of #StairwayToHeaven, this one is probably my go to:

Heart - Stairway to Heaven (Live at Kennedy Center Honors)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFxOaDeJmXk

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Phil Collins’ opinion on Led Zeppelin

https://rockandrollgarage.com/phil-collins-opinion-on-led-zeppelin/

#philcollins #ledzeppelin #rock #music #genesis

"Stairway to Heaven" is a song written by Neil Sedaka and #HowardGreenfield. It was released as a 45 rpm single and appeared on Sedaka's 1961 album #NeilSedakaSingsLittleDevilAndHisOtherHits. Sedaka's "#StairwayToHeaven" predates by 11 years #LedZeppelin's song of the same name, which was released in 1971 and written by #JimmyPage and #RobertPlant. Sedaka remarked in 2021: "#YouCantCopyrightATitle, so Led Zeppelin, I forgive you!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hYsiS01fpI

@linuxgal

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#TheGirlWithTheDragonTattoo

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#JKSMX

Immigrant Song 🎶
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8OtzJtp-EM

50 years ago today

24th April 1976, Led Zeppelin were No1 in the UK album charts with "Presence".
#LedZeppelin #AlbumOfTheDay