Everything about Coverdale/Page, right down to the goofy copping of the Presence artwork, is an attempt to recapture the pompous majesty of Led Zeppelin. It doesn't succeed, of course, but it does leave all of the Zep clones in the dust. Although Jimmy Page plays better here than he has since 1979's In Through the Out Door, there is a conspicuous lack of solos. If you've never liked David Coverdale, his performance will not change your opinion. Both fare better on the rockers; the power ballads tend be slightly tedious. Essentially, Coverdale/Page never quite rivals the bold experimentation of Led Zeppelin, yet at its best moments, it's a guilty pleasure. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Jimmy Page (Dulcimer), Jimmy Page (Guitar (Acoustic)), Jimmy Page (Bass), Jimmy Page (Guitar), Jimmy Page (Harmonica), Jimmy Page (Guitar (Electric)), Jimmy Page (Guitar (12 String)), Jimmy Page (Producer), Jimmy Page (Main Performer), Jimmy Page (Performer), Jimmy Page (?), Jimmy Page (Mixing), Denny Carmassi (Drums), Jorge Casas (Bass), David Coverdale (Guitar (Acoustic)), David Coverdale (Guitar), David Coverdale (Vocals), David Coverdale (Producer), David Coverdale (Main Performer), David Coverdale (Performer), David Coverdale (Mixing), Mike Fraser (Producer), Mike Fraser (Engineer), Mike Fraser (Mixing), Tommy Funderburk (Vocals (Background)), John Harris (Harmonica), John Kalodner (?), George Marino (Mastering), Lester Mendez (Percussion), Lester Mendez (Keyboards), Ricky Phillips (Bass), Keith Rose (Assistant Engineer), John Sambataro (Vocals (Background)), Hugh Syme (Art Direction), Hugh Syme (Design), Delwyn Brooks (Assistant Engineer), Michael McIntyre (Engineer), Michael McIntyre (Production Coordination), Chris Brown (Assistant Engineer)
