Houses of the Holy is Led Zeppelin’s fifth studio album, expanding their sonic experimentation into funk, reggae, and psychedelia while maintaining their signature hard rock foundation. It marked a departure from the darker tones of previous albums, embracing more layered arrangements and studio innovation.
The album is known for its iconic cover art by Hipgnosis, inspired by Arthur C. Clarke’s novel Childhood’s End and photographed at the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland.