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Unsure of year this was originally released but it came out in 2016 on Bad Omen Records. Import from UK, CD is SEALED -
Audience 7.9 - Good for the time period. Sounds like taper had decent gear. A tad distant sounding but the frequencies are actually strong. This is not that bad. -
Audience 9.4 - This is just one of those very lucky evenings where all the elements came together for a great result – good taper location, excellent house sound, excellent music performed. Each instrument is articulate and exists within its own frequency so there’s no overcrowding, it’s a joy to listen to! -
Audience 8.6 - A resurrected gem of a show, not killer sound as one might expect but it’s definitely not garbage. I started playing it and could not stop. It’s just one of those things that if you understand you are listening to something that should not exist in the first place, that sounds reasonably good given the time and circumstances, and delivers in every way for performance and historical accuracy (live performance being about the most realistic snapshot of a particular performer at that time) well then you will appreciate what this is. I know I do. SPIRIT Baltimore Civic Center, Maryland October 3, 1969 1. All The Same 2. Fresh Garbage 3. I'm Jealous 4. I’m Truckin’ 5. Mechanical World 6. I Got A Line On You Randy California - guitar, vocals Ed Cassidy - drums John Locke - keyboards Mark Andes - bass Jay Ferguson - vocals -
Audience 8.6 - Surprisingly decent, it’s got some “rattle and bones” but overall it is highly listenable with a good timbre to it. Anything from this period is welcome, and this old tape has not only survived the decades intact but delivers on the enjoyment meter considerably. The bonus tracks vary but are generally pretty good quality with the tell-tale sound of vinyl ever present throughout. No attempt was made to clean it up, this is due to the sensitive nature of the high end on these recordings, it would seem any real noise reduction or cleaning would compromise that. SPIRIT STADTTHEATER BASEL, SWITZERLAND MARCH 1ST 1970 1. -SWEET STELLA BABY 2. -1984 3. -IT'S ALL THE SAME 4. -FRESH GARBAGE 5. -JEALOUS 6. -IT SHALL BE 7. -POOR RICHARD 8. -GROUND HOG 9. -POLICEMAN'S BALL 10. -AREN'T YOU GLAD 11. -STOMP (DRUMS - BANTER) 12. -DARK EYED WOMAN 13. -UNCLE JACK 14. -MECHANICAL WORLD 15. -I GOT A LINE ON YOU ******* BONUS ******** From Spirit bootlegs LP & EP 01 -Taurus 02 -If I Had A Woman 03 -Darling 04 -Hey Joe 05 -Nobody Else 06 -(A bit of) Elijah "Spirit from the past" LP bootleg Rough demos for the first LP "Spirit" 1966 07 -Sweet Stella 08 -Aren't You Glad 09 -Fresh Garbage 10 -Jealous "Wholly Spirit" EP bootleg Part One Could be from the Lyceum,London 1970 -
Audience 8.6 - Clean, and solid dynamics make for a great listen. -
Audience 7.7 - Bright, clear, some tape over-saturation is present but not from any low end, or even high end which is clear and intact, it’s from maybe a touch of overload due to volume and average microphone. A good tape though, even with the limitations. -
Audience 9.0 - Before I first heard this I assumed it would be a tough listen based on other recordings from this venue. Well, I am very happy to report that my assumption was dead wrong! This is just a great, great recording for the time period. It does seem to be about midway back but this is not a liability in this situation because it seems to give an aura, a sense of time and place, with the ambience and natural echo (just a touch). I really love everything about this tape! Spirit Mammoth Gardens, Denver, Co June 5th, 1970 01. Decisions (by Gypsy) 02. Sweet Stella Baby 03. 1984 04. It's All The Same 05. Fresh Garbage 06. Unknown Instrumental 07. Jealous 08. It Shall Be > Poor Richard 09. Groundhog (incomplete) -
Soundboard 9.6 - A professionally recorded and mixed affair that was actually broadcast on the radio and it’s obvious as nobody would take the time and care to produce such a convincing live tape unless they had a good reason. The performance is marvelous, and the recording shimmers. A must have for Spirit fans! -
Pro Soundboard 9.3 -
Audience 7.9 - A delightful tape, rather warm and intimate although not super bright and clear. It still works, it has that vibe and emotional thing happening. -
Audience 8.6 -
Audience 9.0 -
Audience 9.0 - Very present and clear guitar! The whole band sounds great – this is a great tape! -
Audience 8.3 -
Various sources, all generally very good to excellent. Well worth picking this up.