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Audience 8.5 - There are some shows where the ratings numbers cannot tell the story. This is certainly the best example of that. I overlooked this show in the past, I did not, could not, get past the “wall of sound” factor. Now, thanks to modern mastering techniques, this recording has morphed into a real gem. Is it better? Yes! Is it perfect? No. But, perhaps while some would still find it too much to handle, other will find it to be a ton of fun. The tapers were real close to the mains, but managed to keep levels just low enough to prevent the dreaded distortion, but in so doing got a tape without dynamics, or at least one dynamic which is SUPER loud intense power – which if you are a hard core Rush fan, will REALLY tickle your fancy when you pop this on the stereo. It’s almost like a heavy metal concert! Unbridled fury, simply an intense concert and intense recording, let yourself get into it, and your ears will adjust and you will find that the audio frequency range here is comfortable to the ears even though it’s off the charts in massiveness. -
Soundboard 8.8 - The live mix settles in during the first song and sounds pretty good, and manages to capture some of the hall atmosphere too, which is nice. -
FM Radio 9.5 - All pro recordings from three different cities in Texas. Originally broadcast by KBFH. -
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Audience 9.1 - The last of a four night stand in Paris, and probably the best of the recordings made. Strong, clear, and a nice warm mid tone, although not as atmospheric, meaning taper must have been close (and knew how to operate the recording levels!). -
Soundboard 8.8 - A great time period for the band, a fantastic set list has been worked up and the playing is more adventurous now, with some good inspired guitar work throughout. -
Audience 9.3 - Did you miss Queen in their prime? Don’t worry, because now you can be there again by listening to this show. I think every English band that plays Boston elevates their game, perhaps it is because Boston feels like home to them…it is kind of quaint and vaguely British I guess. -
Audience 8.8 - Another great tape made by someone obviously knowing what they were doing. There are a couple of cuts here and there, not deal breakers by any means but full disclosure. Anyway, a solid, in the pocket recording of a sizzling gig with great interplay between Jobson and Beck. -
Audience 8.8 - One of those recordings where the taper must be right in front of the house P.A. system but he knows how to adjust the levels and so gets a super high energy recording with minimal audience interference. This is one that just goes right to your brain, it’s super exciting and heavy! -
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Soundboard 9.7 - Perfection in every way, and let me tell you, you will be completely engrossed in this concert and in the songs themselves. RIP Eddie Money. -
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Audience 8.7 - This recording makes the band sound like they are in a smaller venue, when I know they aren’t. -
Audience 8.8 - Quite an amazing find! A very rare and previously uncirculated show that sounds very clean and close, and it’s the original line-up! I have to categorize this as a must have. -
Queen Providence, RI, USA Providence Civic Center November 14, 1978 Disc 1: 1) -We Will Rock You 2) -Let Me Entertain You 3) -Somebody To Love 4) -If You Can't Beat Them 5) -Death On Two Legs 6) -Killer Queen 7) -Bicycle Race 8) -I'm In Love With My Car 9) -Get Down, Make Love 10) -You're My Best Friend 11) -Now I'm Here 12) -Spread Your Wings 13) -Dreamers Ball 14) -Love Of My Life 15) -'39 16) -It's Late Disc 2: 2) -Brighton Rock 3) -Fat Bottomed Girls 4) -Keep Yourself Alive 5) -The March Of The Black Queen (intro) 6) -Bohemian Rhapsody 7) -Tie Your Mother Down 8) -Sheer Heart Attack 9) -We Will Rock You 10) -We Are The Champions 11) -God Save The QueenAudience 8.8 - Spacious and lush, a full spectral sound range to wrap your ears around. This is what I would call a fully immersive live recording and it’s all thanks to a fan with great gear and a passion for preservation. Great stuff! -
Procol Harum Berlin 4 September 1970 feat. Robin Trower 1 Still There'll Be More 2 Wish Me Well 3 The Devil Came From Kansas 4 Shine on Brightly 5 Your Own Choice 6 Juicy John Pink 7 Nothing That I didn't Know 8 A Salty Dog 9 Whisky Train 10 Whaling Stories Gary Brooker (voice & piano) Chris Copping (bass, Hammond organ) Robin Trower (guitar, bass, voice) BJ Wilson (drums) total time: 46 min. 28 sec.Audience 8.2 - A recent re-mastering has helped this old tape IMMENSELY. I mean, it took it from a 7.3 to an 8.2 which is significant. For that reason alone, people who have had this one should now upgrade. -
Ratt Monsters Of Rock, Pforzheim, Germany 1987.08.30 Tracklist: 01. -Lay It Down 02. -You're In Love 03. -Wanted Man 04. -Sweet Cheater 05. -You Should Know By Now 06. -The Morning After 07. -Dance 08. -Drive Me Crazy 09. -Slip Of The Lip 10. -Walking The Dog 11. -Round and Round 12. -Body Talk Stephen Pearcy - Vocals Robbin Crosby - Guitar (RIP) Juan Croucier - Bass Warren DeMartini - Guitar Bobby Blotzer - DrumsSoundboard 9.3 - A great recording of a great hair metal band (I mean, they could play!) in their prime. I used to brush it off when I was a young man, but now I appreciate great musicians not matter how they dress or act. Good is good. -
Soundboard 9.4 - Terrific performance as usual by the criminally underrated master Frank Marino. This one will please all fans for sure. Graffiti Showcase Pittsburgh,Pa. 9/24/91 Disc 1 01-The Answer 02-Midnight Highway 03-King Bee Back Door Man 04-Dragonfly 05-Free Disc 2 06-Poppy 07-Strange Dreams 08-Wall Came Down 09-Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame 10-Johnny B.Goode/Who Do You Love/Bass Solo -
Audience 8.6 - A tape that benefited from a recent re-mastering which boosted the middle frequencies so that it is no longer “hollowed out” like it was. Good round bottom end on this one, not boomy but present. Jai-Lai Fronton, Miami, FL December 4, 1977 Band line up Dennis DeYoung - vocals, keyboards Tommy Shaw - guitar, vocals James Young - lead guitar, vocals John Panozzo - drums, vocals (passed away July 16, 1996, aged 47) Chuck Panozzo - bass, vocals Total Time = 01:33:31 Setlist Disc 1 01 The Grand Illusion 02 Lorelei 03 Mademoiselle 04 Fooling Yourself 05 Suite Madame Blue 06 Crystal Ball 07 Light Up 08 Man In The Wilderness Disc 2 09 Come Sail Away 10 Lady 11 Midnight Ride 12 crowd cheer 13 Miss America 14 crowd cheer 15 Born For Adventure