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The Principle of Moments

Robert PlantAudio CD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Original Release Date: 1983
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Atlantic
  • ASIN: B000002JK4
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,000 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Other Arms
2. In The Mood
3. Messin' With The Mekon
4. Wreckless Love
5. Thru' With The Two Step
6. Horizontal Departure
7. Stranger Here...Than Over There
8. Big Log

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"In The Mood" and "Big Log" are my favorites, but I like the whole album very much. David  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
I have loved this album since the day it was released. bluestarofsyd  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
If you like RP, this CD is worth buying. Donna S Hart  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Average Effort June 23, 2007
By Vaughan
Format:Audio CD
It's unlikely that an album such as this is going to win over new fans - I'd guess most people buying it are fans from the past. So I'll address the three things those who are considering upgrading will care about:

1. Does it sound better?
2. Are the bonus tracks worthy?
3. Is the booklet any good?

Is the sound better? The quick answer is YES. However, it's a MARGINAL improvement only. It's much louder, so if you play your music with the stereo turned up to 5, then you might only need this disc on 3 (if that makes any sense). There is EVER SO SLIGHTLY more clarity, and the bass is tighter. However, probably only audiophiles will care. It is NOT a "night and day" difference. When you adjust volume levels so the old disc sounds the same loudness wise, the differences are very minor.

Are the bonus tracks worth it? Well there are four here. The first "In the Mood Live" is actually quite bad. Plant's vocal is out of tune on the harmonies, and the mix loses instruments every now and again, pushing the guitar to the back. The second "Thru with the Two Step Live" is pretty good though. It clocks in at 10 minutes, with an extended intro of more than 3 minutes. The mix has settled, and it's a good listen. The third is "Lively Up Yourself Live", a Bob Marley tune. This is a good song, and while Plant simply covers it (not major changes really) it's a fun tune, and it's done by musicians clearly having a good time. Finally, there's "Turnaround", an outtake from the original sessions. This is by far the best bonus track here. I wish they had put it FIRST among the bonus songs, so we could have enjoyed the sessions rather than have to wade through the live stuff first.

All in all, the bonus material is okay. The studio track is great, the live stuff is nice, but not essential.

Finally the booklet. They have taken the notes straight from the booklet of the box set from wence this came - they're not exhaustive, sadly. Still, tey beat the original release.

All in all then, this is a minor upgrade to a classic record. Those expecting something revilutionary sound wise will be disapointed if they do a close examination. The bonus tracks are't terrible though, and Plant is always great.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Truly Superior May 12, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This is just a beautiful album, although a bit too short. It's got a great mix of gorgeous songs and experimental tracks. I adore Phil Collins' drumming and Robbie Blunt's guitar (I wish I knew what other albums Mr. Blunt appears on). It's hard to believe I've been enjoying this album for nearly 20 years now.

A couple of songs deserve special mention. "Thru With the Two-Step" is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard - a bit heavier on the keyboards than the usual Plant fare, but that Blunt guitar solo just rips out my guts every time. The emotion and clarity is simply breathtaking.

The other standout is "Big Log". OK, this is where I'm going to sound like a wacko. I don't know how other people react to it, but to me this is one of those very rare songs that I could swear the artist wrote while talking directly to God. Although it's a simple song, the version recorded here is absolutely untouchable in its perfection. It's like everything in the universe somehow lined up to produce the perfect performance of the perfect song.

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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Plant discovers life after Led Zeppelin June 8, 2001
Format:Audio CD
The 1980s held so much promise for Led Zeppelin. Their final album had shown they could make the transition into the digitally-minded decade with ease by toning down the guitar attack in favor of lush keyboards. However, drummer John Bonham's death silenced that notion and the surviving members decided to carry on alone. No surprise, Robert Plant, being the most visible member of Zeppelin, found solo success first. His 1982 debut PICTURES AT ELEVEN sold well thanks to his previous fame with Zeppelin, even peaking at #5 on the charts without a high-selling single. But that album seemed to say that Plant still missed the heavy blues-rock that Zeppelin had all but pioneered. With the follow-up PRINCIPLE OF MOMENTS, Robert probably decided to sever ties with his past once and for all. Indeed, MOMENTS introduces a more pop-oriented facet to Plant's personality, and like the keyboard-based departure that was IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR, it works surprisingly well. The album generated 2 top 40 hits for Plant: the simple yet infectious "In The Mood" and the moody, introspective "Big Log". This was probably due to the airy soundscapes that producers Benji Lefeure, Pat Moran, and Plant himself bring to songs that may have also worked had Jimmy Page had a hand in them. "Mood" proves that blues-shouter Plant could convincingly sing mellow pop, while "Big Log" maintains the mystery of Zeppelin's best work, although some have said it is Robert Plant having a conversation with God (maybe about John Bonham's death), so who knows? Hinting at Led Zeppelin's underrated willingness to experiment, PRINCIPLE OF MOMENTS has its share of more left-field ditties like the eerie "Stranger Here...Than Over There", "Messin' With The Mekon" and "Thru With The Two-Step". Plant hasn't lost his tendency for abstract song titles, and their intention at sparking discussion among music fans is indeed a successful one. The closest things to all-out rockers on MOMENTS are "Other Arms" and "Horizontal Departure", proving that Robert Plant doesn't need to be reflective all of the time. While the keyboard playing by Jezz Woodroffe would be the most obvious highlight of MOMENTS, the percussion work should be equally noted. While John Bonham's tubthumping drumwork is missed for sure, the slightly understated sound of it on MOMENTS works just as well. Phil Collins and ex-Jethro Tull skinsman Barriemore Barlow give the songs a supple backbeat that even Bonzo himself may have appreciated. PRINCIPLE OF MOMENTS was as big a success as its predecessor PICTURES AT ELEVEN, becoming a top 5 hit at a time when the charts were still geared towards artists who were a generation younger than Plant. Whether or not it was due to Robert Plant's legendary work with Zeppelin or the album's own merits is unclear. But it still went a long way in establishing Robert Plant as an engaging solo artist in his own right. And for anyone who knocks the follow-up SHAKEN N' STIRRED for being too keyboard-driven, they should listen to PRINCIPLE OF MOMENTS to realize that the more production-based approach was coming anyway.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome !
I would recommend this product! Big Log great song.well produced & I have re-discovered Ropert Plant.Go get it & listen to Rock & Roll Royalty
Published 2 months ago by Phil e cheeze
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Music
if you're a Robert plant fan you will like this one. Way different from Led Zeppelin, buy it, try it!
Published 2 months ago by Robert McNair
5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Plant Principle of Moments
This is a must have for me Had to replace the one I left in a rental car Try Big Log while driving down A1A (Florida)
Published 4 months ago by Rodney
4.0 out of 5 stars The Principle of Moments by Robert Plant
Again, typical Robert Plant. He is one of the BEST pioneers of good ol' Rock & Roll." And, he still is! I would recommend his albums to anyone, friends & family too!
Published 4 months ago by "Granny" Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Plant's sophmore effort masterful in creating "A new style of...
During a famous live recording in Texas recorded for the tour in support of this album, Plant famously declared he was attempting to create "A new style of music"-And he... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Christopher Bergmann
4.0 out of 5 stars Bought This For "Big Log"
I was never a big Zeppelin fan, though I did like some of their music. But when Robert Plant's piece, "Big Log" played
on MTV in the early days of music videos, I... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Paul A. Klinger
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic solo album, easily his best
Robert Plant found his new (true?)identity on this album. He wasn't the cock rocker from the 70's anymore with that 'other' band, and he was settled in a new phase of his life:... Read more
Published 12 months ago by H. D. Bennett
4.0 out of 5 stars Some Moments Are Worth Capturing
Robert Plant's debut Pictures At Eleven showcased he obviously had the ability to deal with life outside of Led Zeppelin. And he actually chose to follow it up very close on. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Andre S. Grindle
5.0 out of 5 stars louder IS better
This album always transports me back to the early 80's.

Love the higher levels on this new remaster version.
Published 13 months ago by Kathleen M. Neville
5.0 out of 5 stars Principle of Moments
I loved this album on vinyl, back in the 80's. I bought it lately on CD. It holds up quite well as time goes by. Read more
Published 15 months ago by David
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