"No Quarter"

by Led Zeppelin

From the album Houses Of The Holy (1973)

Written by milindaledzep (2)

Prepare yourself, listener. We are entering into the realms of other worldly stuff, touching the gateways of the occult.

This floaty piece draws you in gently with keyboards. There is an eerie essence about this whole piece as the guitar confidently joins in.

Then it's back to a few bars of keyboards, twinned with vocals as Robert states, "Close the door, put out the light, no they won't be home tonight".

Already the anticipation is growing. The allure of who, where, when and what happened to them. The uncertainty...

Look out for the emotion-drenched keyboard solo in the middle. Sheer perfection. A masterpiece of workmanship which is followed by middle of the road guitar riffs. You wish to be stoned at this point to capture the full effect of this passage.

Robert is back with doom:

Walking side by side with Death
The devil mocks their every step

If you like "Riders On The Storm" by the Doors, you will understand "No Quarter". They walk in the same vein. Equal creamy vocals and silky musicianship. Take a bow, Zep boys!

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