[.ca] In Through the Out Door

From Amazon.com:
Though the band likely didn't know it at the time, this would prove to be the last studio record by one of the most famous rock & roll bands in the world. Drummer John Bonham died shortly after its release. Although nothing compares to early Led Zeppelin--and they lost many longtime fans in the late 1970s--this LP is nothing to be embarrassed by. They were quick to embrace and experiment with synthesizers, and while it wears a little thin by record's end (the synth-bloated "Carouselambra" and the slick AOR hit "All My Love"), it adds a certain majestic tone to the heavy-hitting opener, "In the Evening," and gives a rollicking good-time feel to "South Bound Suarez." Plant's howl and Page's bluesy guitars are in fine form on "I'm Gonna Crawl" and the lilting "Fool in the Rain" recalls the pretty numbers from their early career. --Lorry Fleming

Chronique amazon.fr:
Bien que personne ne s'en fût douté à l'époque, In Through Out The Door allait s'avérer être le dernier album studio d'un des plus grands groupes de l'histoire du rock. Le batteur,John Bonham, mourait peu de temps après la sortie du disque. Bien que rien ne soit comparable au vieux Led Zep - le groupe perd déjà de nombreux fidèles dès la fin des années 70 - cet album reste une oeuvre tout à fait honorable. Le groupe s'est toujours intéressé aux machines et, bien qu'ils deviennent un peu lassants sur la fin ("Carouselambra", "All My Love"), les synthés apportent une autre dimension au puissant "In The Evening" en ouverture, de la joie et de la fantaisie à "South Bound Suarez". "I'm Gonna Crawl" et "Fool In The Rain" rappellent le Robert Plant et le Jimmy Page de la grande époque. --Lorry Fleming

It Grows!!!:
OK, back at the end of the '70's I bought the record and I had mix feelings about it. But, I'm a loyal Led Zeppelin fan so I gave it a second chance about two weeks ago. I would have to say I was quite pleased with the buy. I figure if Led Zeppelin new this would been their last album, they would have done better, but In Through The Out Door, atleast I think, is fine the way it is.

Different...:
"In Through The Out Door" was zep's final studio album, and it's a good album. It's NOT as horrible as some claim, but it's NOT as "outstanding" as some say either. There are many new sound's on the album, some good and some bad. "In the Evening" open's the album in classic Zeppelin form. A catchy and heavy riff that sound's as good as anything off "Led Zeppelin II" or "Zoso". Good start. They fail to continue the vibe for track 2's "South Bound Saurez". It does have energy, but it's pretty stale and doesn't hold my interest. Worth a listen though. Track 3 score's Zeppelin's biggest hit off "In Through The Out Door", "Fool In The Rain". This is a very catchy and different Zeppelin sound, and it's fresh. With it's wonderful piano's, great vocals and steady drums, the song isn't hard to dance or sing along to. Very Caribbean! "Hot Dog" is next. I actually kind of dig this one, it's great fun! If you ignore it's cheesiness and give it a try, you'll be bouncing along to it no time! Again, a new sound. "Carouselambra" is my least favorite track here. They take there new sound a tad to far, and it's boring and overblown. I believe they were trying to hard to make "Kashmir" part 2. I don't know, it's got some interesting sounds, you might like it. Track 6 is the other hit, "All My Love". This is my favorite track and it clearly soars above the rest, with Plant's vocals in top form, solid production, and the new mixture of sound's being taken to a higher level. Very pretty, pretty song. The album end's sourly on "I'm Gonna Crawl". Haven't we heard this song before? Was it "Since I've Been Loving You" from "Led Zeppelin III" or "Tea For One" from "Presence"? I've heard this beat enough! Despite it's simularity's to other's, it is a good song, so I won't bash it anymore. They could have ended better if they new it would be there last, but who care's, there's loads of great tune's on here. Add it to your collection and accept it for what it is. Cheers!

• In the evening
• South bound saurez
• Fool in the rain
• Hot dog
• Carouselambra
• All my love
• I'm gonna crawl