All Pro Soundboard  9.6 - Stunning quality!

Soundboard  9.3 - Guitars literally leap out of the speakers in this mix. Not 100% if it is actually a board tape because there’s some atmosphere, at least with vocals and drums.

Audience  8.5 - Maybe a little low end muddiness with a real strong bass presence but I don’t think it kills this recording at all. If the guitars and vocals did not come through I would have said otherwise. The playing is exceptional; this recording should be enjoyed by all.

Audience  8.8 - This is a strange recording because at first it may seem as though it is a board tape because there’s virtually no audience noise at all. Closer examination reveals that it is more likely an open mic placed right up on the stage or close to the mains. It is a little hot, meaning the levels are near max, but thankfully it only comes to the bleeding edge and does not fall off the cliff. A pretty darn exciting tape!

Audience  8.7 - A real small club atmosphere that puts you kind of up front where you get a real snappy drum sound and then guitars and vocals seem panned in wide stereo field because I can only assume the recorder was standing in front of the stage and was picking up the drums first then the P.A.’s which give this a very real vibe.

Soundboard 8.8 - From a vinyl source, of course it’s great, but be prepared for tell-tale vinyl crackles and surface noise (minor), which all lends an air of authenticity to it.

CD 1: Oakland, CA - Audience  9.2 - Sounds like a pro recording. CD  2-4: Cotati, CA - Audience  9.4 - The band must have had this recorded themselves, it’s too good! Highly skilled musicians jamming the night away.

Soundboard  9.7