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Rockford - Soundboard 9.6 - Overflowing with reckless power, this recording literally leaps out of the speakers and ROCKS your balls off! More like this please!! Long Beach - Audience 9.4 - A recording that rivals any soundboard tape, it has all the energy, dynamics, clarity, atmosphere, and feel you can ask for and more. I hope the band gets a chance to hear this one, if they haven't already. I am sure they would be astounded. CHEAP TRICK ROCKFORD ARMORY ROCKFORD, IL. OCTOBER 31, 1977 Disc 1 01. INTRO - HELLO THERE 02. COME ON COME ON 03. ELO KIDDIES 04. TAXMAN MR THIEF 05. OH CANDY 06. YOUR ALL TALK 07. SPEAK NOW OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE 08. BIG EYES 09. SOUTHERN GIRLS 10. DOWNED 11. LOSER 12. AIN'T THAT A SHAME 13. PLEASE MRS HENRY Disc 2 14. I WANT YOU TO WANT ME 15. HE'S A WHORE 16. DOWN ON THE BAY 17. GOODNIGHT NOW 18. CLOCK STRIKES TEN 19. AUF WIEDERSEHEN Long Beach Arena Long Beach, CA December 31, 1977 20. Big Eyes 21. Southern Girls 22. Downed 23. High Roller 24. Ain't That A Shame 25. Oh Caroline 26. Clock Strikes Ten 27. Auf Wiedersehen 28. He's A Whore 29. Goodnight THE BAND Robin Zander lead vocals guitar Rick Nielsen lead guitar vocals Tom Petersson 12 string bass vocals Bun E. Carlos drums -
Brand New - Soundboard/Studio Quality -For a band with such a vast output, there is very little material out there of Rush's music in its embryonic stage. In fact, the only glimpse we've been given of their songs as works in progress have been the few times they've debuted compositions live prior to their being recorded. But to hear actual studio demos, well, that's another thing entirely. Here they are the power Windows Album fully “Demoed” along with a unreleased studio track! -
Soundboard 9.8 - Spectacular in every way. Very energetic, not dull or compressed. Everything sort of jumps right out at you with this recording. The mix is spot on. PAT BENATAR The Bottom Line New York City 1980-11-10 01. I Need A Lover 02. Treat Me Right 03. Out Of Touch 04. My Clone Sleeps Alone 05. Little Paradise 06. I'm Gonna Follow You 07. We Live For Love 08. Hit Me With Your Best Shot 09. In The Heat Of The Night 10. You Better Run 11. Heartbreaker 12. No You Don't 13. Hell Is For Children 14. Just Like Me -
Audience 9.4 - Absolutely fantastic tape! This gives you everything and more, including some intangible aspects that people ought not to disregard, and that is atmosphere. What was it like at the show? I want that immersive experience, and I want a clear sounding tape, and I am willing to forgive the lack of some dynamics in exchange for that - but here you don't have to make that sacrifice because this recording is VERY dynamic! I love the meaty drums, and vocals are soaring above and very clear. Guitar is MONSTEROUS too, and mixed properly. This is almost a must have, actually it is good enough to be a top 5 at least for the Tony Martin era. Black Sabbath 1989-06-14 Agora Ballroom Cleveland, Ohio 01 The Gates Of Hell 02 Headless Cross 03 Neon Knights 04 Children Of The Sea 05 The Mob Rules 06 When Death Calls 07 War Pigs 08 Guitar Solo 09 Die Young 10 Black Sabbath 11 Devil And Daughter 12 Iron Man 13 Children Of The Grave 14 Heaven And Hell 15 Paranoid -
Studio Quality 9.7 - Overall, fantastic! TANGERINE DREAM Rarities '70s-'80s Disc 1 1. Ultima Thule Part 1 3:27 "Ultima Thule" German 7", 1971 2. Ultima Thule Part 2 4:22 "Ultima Thule" German 7", 1971 3. Oszillator Planet Concert 8:13 "Ossiach Live" LP, 1971 4. Overture 10:53 "V" sampler LP, 1975 5. Stratosfear (single version) 4:15 "Stratosfear" 7", 1976 6. The Big Sleep In Search Of Hades (single version) 3:24 "Stratosfear" 7", 1976 7. Monolight (single version) 3:10 "Encore" UK 7", 1977 8. Baryll Blue 7:16 "'70-'80" box set, 1980 9. Chimes And Chains 4:42 "'70-'80" box set, 1980 10. Haunted Heights 6:06 "'70-'80" box set, 1980 11. Dr. Destructo (extended version) 4:21 "Dr. Destructo" US promo 12", 1981 12. Das Mädchen Auf Der Treppe 3:50 "Das Mädchen Auf Der Treppe" German 12", 1982 13. Flock 2:27 "Das Mädchen Auf Der Treppe" German 12", 1982 14. Katja 2:52 "Das Mädchen Auf Der Treppe" German 12", 1982 15. Speed 2:34 "Das Mädchen Auf Der Treppe" German 12", 1982 Disc 2 1. Daydream 4:37 "Daydream" German 7", 1983 2. Moorland 3:57 "Daydream" German 7", 1983 3. Music Tracks 1 thru 8 11:58 "Risky Business - The Audio Movie Kit" US promo LP, 1983 4. The Dream Is Aways The Same (original LP version) 2:28 "Risky Business" LP, 1984 5. Love On A Real Train (original LP version) 2:18 "Risky Business" LP, 1984 6. Warsaw In The Sun (single version) 3:54 "Warsaw In The Sun" 7", 1984 7. Warsaw In The Sun Part 1 4:52 "Warsaw In The Sun" 12", 1984 8. Warsaw In The Sun Part 2 3:03 "Warsaw In The Sun" 12", 1984 9. Streethawk (single version) 3:03 "Streethawk" US 12", 1985 10. Horns Of Doom 5:41 KLEM "Jubileum" Dutch cassette, 1986 11. Dolphin Smile 5:02 "Dolphin Dance" US 12", 1986 12. A Time For Heroes (single version) 4:12 "A Time For Heroes" US CD5, 1987 13. A Time For Heroes (extended version) 6:03 "A Time For Heroes" US CD5, 1987 14. Tyger (single version) 4:27 "Tyger" 7", 1987 15. House Of The Rising Sun 4:40 Reflex Magazine flexidisc, 1989 16. Alexander Square (extended version) 6:16 "Alexander Square" German CD5, 1989 17. Lost Tale 3:26 KLEM "Electronische Muziek 1989" Dutch CD, 1989 -
Audience 9.5 - A truly wonderful recording here, warm and full bodied. Better than being at the show, certainly less expensive! Rush - "Celestial Machinery" Jiffy Lube Live Bristow, Virginia, USA Sunday, September 09, 2012 Clockwork Angels Tour 2012 Disc 1 101. Gearing Up [2:03] 102. Subdivisions [5:38] 103. The Big Money [6:04] 104. Force Ten [5:48] 105. Grand Designs [5:18] 106. Middletown Dreams [5:19] 107. Territories [6:49] 108. The Analog Kid [5:28] 109. The Pass [5:02] 110. Where's My Thing - Drum Solo [7:26] 111. Far Cry [5:31] Disc 2 201. The Appointment [7:02] 202. Caravan [5:46] 203. Clockwork Angels [8:19] 204. The Anarchist [7:04] 205 Seven Cities of Gold [6:55] 206. The Wreckers [5:36] 207. Headlong Flight [8:11] 208. Halo Effect [5:02] 209. Wish Them Well [6:35] Disc 3 210. The Garden [7:28] 211. Dreamline [5:25] 212. Drum Solo-The Percussor [2:47] 213. Red Sector A [5:22] 214. YYZed [5:05] 215. Working Man [5:47] Encore [20:55] 216. Lerxst Says No [2:15] 217. Tom Sawyer [5:06] 218. 2112 Part I Overture [4:28] 219. 2112 Part II The Temples of Syrinx [2:01] 220. 2112 Part VII Grand Finale [2:15] 221. Office of the Watchmaker - Polka TS [4:50] -
Audience 9.6 - Fantastic, spacious and fully enveloping sound with good, solid dynamics. Also I found the audio mix to be above average. Not boomy, all instruments present and clear, and Geddy placed in the middle as another instrument. Great stuff. Rush - "In The Fullness of Columbus" Nationwide Arena Columbus, Ohio September 20, 2012 Clockwork Angels Tour 2012 Disc 1 101. Gearing Up [2:07] 102. Subdivisions [5:37] 103. The Big Money [6:03] 104. Force Ten [5:50] 105. Grand Designs [5:19] 106. The Body Electric [4:52] 107. Territories [6:47] 108. The Analog Kid [5:36] 109. Bravado [5:46] 110. Where's My Thing - Drum Solo [7:09] 111. Far Cry [5:54] Disc 2 201. The Appointment [7:52] 202. Caravan [5:44] 203. Clockwork Angels [8:01] 204. The Anarchist [7:22] 205. Carnies [4:59] 206. The Wreckers [5:43] 207. Headlong Flight [8:13] 208. Halo Effect [4:44] Disc 3 209. Seven Cities of Gold [6:54] 210. The Garden [7:31] 211. Manhattan Project [5:14] 212. Drum Solo - The Percussor [2:46] 213. Red Sector A [5:29] 214. YYZed [5:04] 215. The Spirit Of Radio [5:09] Encore [21:15] 216. Encore Break Lerxst Says No [1:27] 217. Tom Sawyer [5:04] 218. 2112 Part I Overture [4:27] 219. 2112 Part II The Temples of Syrinx [2:05] 220. 2112 Part VII Grand Finale [2:07] 221. Office of the Watchmaker - Polka TS [6:05] -
Audience 8.7 - Loud and brassy, with some distortion on the cymbals at the high end. Taper must have been in the front row on the PA side of the stage. That being said, this is what makes this recording frightening to the ears, a terrifying journey into the unrelenting power and charisma of ELP in their mid 70's prime. There is nothing sedate about this live concert experience, and because it was recorded on very good equipment, even despite the overwhelming loudness of it, it's a rather true representation. Side Note: Jerusalem is a song with more mellow passages and here this recording absolutely shines, jumping quickly to a 9.2 rating and actually remaining better even during the loud segments as it starts to even out - this could be due to taper either moving further back, or making some other minor adjustment. Something certainly is changing with the recording as tape noise increases but the distortion lessens, this could mean he lowered the gain, so the volume had to be boosted during the transfer as his recording levels were much lower. Either way, it had a net positive effect. Unfortunately not the complete show. Emerson, Lake & Palmer Long Beach Arena Long Beach, CA February 3, 1974 01 Introduction 02 Hoedown 03 Jerusalem 04 Toccata 05 Tarkus -
Audience 9.7 - Incredible sound! Massive drums, tight and solid bass, spacious keys...damn this could come out officially. Emerson, Lake & Palmer Long Beach Arena Long Beach, CA August 14, 1977 Disc 1 01 Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression, Part 2 02 Hoedown 03 Tarkus 04 Take a Pebble 05 Piano Concerto No 1 1st Movement 06 Take A Pebble 07 C'est La Vie 08 Lucky Man 09 Knife-Edge Disc 2 10 Pictures At An Exhibition 11 Still…You Turn Me On 12 Tank 13 Nutrocker 14 Pirates 15 Fanfare For The Common Man - Rondo -
Audience 8.8 - This is better than I give it credit for, mainly because it has all the elements needed to be very enjoyable - namely: clarity, separation of instruments, and atmosphere. Where it lacks the necessary qualifications to enter into 9.0 and above rating status is more in the dynamics range (is low end low, is high end high, are mids clear and punchy?) which here are expressed mostly with the lovely, brassy and defined bass sound. This is good! But perhaps we are spoiled now with all the audio riches we have at our disposal. This is a very good old tape, with a re-mastering I assume it would rise to the 9.0 level, but the bones are here. E.L.P Odeon Theatre Birmingham, UK 1972-11-24 Disc 1 01. ABADDONS BOLERO 02. HOEDOWN 03. TARKUS 04. ALAN FREEMANS THEME 05. THE SHERIFF 06. TAKE A PEBBLE Disc 2 07. LUCKY MAN 08. PIANO IMPROVISATIONS - TAKE A PEBBLE 09. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION 10. NUTROCKER 11. RONDO -
FM Broadcast 8.8 - Once you get past the first song which has some channel dropouts, it’s all systems go full tilt boogie for reals. This is just flat out awesome! -
Aud 8.5 and PRO RADIO 9.6 - The Brisbane is a raucous, loud, crashing kind of show/recording that gives one a sense of sitting on the side of the stage and watching them. The BBC material is awesome! -
Disc 1 & 2 - Audience 8.6 Disc 3 - Audience 8.9 Great sound mix here and frequency range ... you can crank this one! -
Hard blues rock band formed in 1975 in Houston, TX. Featured vocalist BB. Watson who left Houston to pursue a career in Nashville as a C&W singer. He had some fleeting success, eventually came back to Houston and worked with Michael Knust (Fever Tree) and Keith York (Albatross, Rare Breed) for a stint and also attempted to reunite the Rare Breed (those sessions contained on this CD). Rare Breed also featured the guitar of Robert Hampton before he joined Hooker. These are all the known recordings. -
FM Broadcast 9.3 - Crisp and airy, with hardly any complaints but if I were to do so, I would have toned down the guitars actually as I found sometimes they were actually too up front…some people would prefer that though. A great one no matter. -
Pro 9.0 - Both are excellent, bright, snappy recordings. Goes without saying if you don’t have this you should get it!