• Audience 8.5 - A slighly better than average tape with a lot of live atmosphere, and I don't know how large this hall was but it doesn't feel very large in the recording. Everything is very clear and good separation of instruments too, it can use just a touch more dynamic but otherwise it's strong. He's playing for his people, so you know you are gonna get his best stuff, and this is top shelf (with the crowd understandably right there for every call and response. Great crowd.
    Rory Gallagher SFX Hall Dublin, Ireland December 29, 1983
    Disc 1
    01 - tuning, Follow Me 02 - Failsafe Day, band intros 03 - Double Vision 04 - Off The Handle 05 - Moonchild 06 - Lonely Mile 07 - Big Guns 08 - Hoodoo Woman 09 - Drinkin' Down The Bourbon 10 - Bad Penny
    Disc 2
    01 - Jinx 02 - Tattoo'd Lady 03 - Out On The Western Plain 04 - Ride On Red, Ride On 05 - Wayward Child 06 - Shadow Play 07 - Philby (inc. Paint It Black) 08 - Bullfrog Blues (inc. Something Else, Summertime Blues)
    Rory Gallagher Group; May 1981 - 1991: Rory Gallagher - guitar, vocals Gerry McAvoy - bass Brendan O'Neill - drums Mark Feltham - harmonica
  • Audience 8.7 - Sounds like 1977, very dated but it's a very clear tape. Doesn't stray too much into the low end of the sound pool, but neither is it a "thin to win" tape. It's a mid range sound, a good one, but kind of narrow in some regards, almost like a REALLY good AM radio sound. I like it nonetheless.
    Weather Report Kursaal Bern, Switzerland September 26, 1977
    1. Mysterious Traveller Intro - Elegant People 2. Scarlet Woman 3. Teen Town 4. A Remark You Made 5. JP Solo (featuring elements of 'Portrait Of Tracy', 'Okonkole y Trompa', 'Dexterity', 'Barbary Coast', etc.) 6. Gibraltar
    Josef Zawinul, kbd Wayne Shorter, ts, ss Jaco Pastorius, b Alejandro Neciosup (Alex) Acuña, dr Manolo Badrena, perc
  • Soundboard 9.7 - Amazing! Progressive rock played at a super high level infusing all kinds of rhythms and styles. A great sound mix, you hear every instrument well-balanced but some juicy, punchy bass at the low end really sets this one on a great path to your eardrums.
    Mutantes Live at Teatro de Arena Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil Jun 6 1978 Disc 1 01 - Arena - Ando Meio Desligado 02 - Panis Et Circense - Falsifiquei A Sua Caderneta 03 - Frutificar 04 - Semente da Paixão 05 - Aurora Boreal 06 - Mensageiro da Ladeira (Pororoca) 07 - Gênesis Disc 2 01 - Amanhecer 02 - Paranóia 03 - Te Encontrar 04 - Cidadão da Terra 05 - Magia e Coração 06 - De Que Vale Meu Rock'n'Roll 07 - Rock'n'Roll City Line-up: Sérgio Dias: vocal & guitars Ruy Motta: drums, percussion & backing vocals Luciano Alves: keyboards Fernando Gama: bass, vocals Eunice Matos: backing vocals
  • Soundboard 9.6 - Clean and Balanced, like an album more than a live concert. Still I think you have to add this to your collection because it is so immaculate.
    Paul McCartney & Wings Last Flight - The Complete 1979 Glasgow Concert Glasgow, Scotland December 17, 1979 Disc 1 1-1 Got To Get You Into My Life 1-2 Getting Closer 1-3 Every Night 1-4 Again And Again And Again 1-5 I've Had Enough 1-6 No Words 1-7 Cook Of The House 1-8 Old Siam, Sir 1-9 Maybe I'm Amazed 1-10 The Fool On The Hill 1-11 Let It Be 1-12 Hot As Sun 1-13 Spin It On 1-14 Twenty Flight Rock 1-15 Go Now 1-16 Arrow Through Me 1-17 Wonderful Christmas Time Disc 2 Glasgow, Scotland December 17, 1979 2-1 Coming Up 2-2 Goodnight Tonight 2-3 Yesterday 2-4 Mull Of Kintyre 2-5 Band On The Run Concerts For The People Of Kampuchea December 29, 1979 2-6 Got To Get You Into My Life 2-7 Every Night 2-8 Coming Up 2-9 Lucille 2-10 Let It Be 2-11 Rockestra Theme
  • Audience 8.9 - Easily one of the best auds of the early Metallica era. This is one that I am sure every Metallica collector already has but if you are just curious, or maybe only recently getting turned on to this stuff, well you gotta get this one.
    Metallica Stadthalle Mulheim Köln, West-Germany 1984-12-05 Disc 1 01. The Ecstasy of Gold (Intro) 02. Fight Fire With Fire 03. Ride the Lightning 04. Phantom Lord 05. The Four Horsemen 06. (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth 07. For Whom the Bell Tolls 08. No Remorse 09. The Call of Ktulu Disc 2 10. Seek & Destroy 11. Whiplash 12. Creeping Death 13. Guitar Solo 14. Metal Militia 15. Motorbreath
  • Audience 8.9 - The recording sounds like 1973, but in a REALLY good way! Very clear, up close, levels perfect, and good instrument separation. Great set list too.
    Chicago Atlanta Stadium Atlanta, GA May 28/1973 Disc 1 1. Magical Mystery Tour 2. State of Union 3. Just You n' Me 4. Saturday in the Park 5. Darlin' Dear 6. Hollywood 7. Now That You've Gone 8. 25 or 6 to 4 Disc 2 9. Beginnings 10. A Hit By Varese 11. Free 12. Ballet For A Girl In Buchanon 13. Dialogue 14. I'm A Man
  • Broadcast 9.3 - A little tiny bit of "old" tape syndrome is present at times, but because this is a well recorded show you hardly notice. There's an odd "click" present during quiet parts but that also disappears when the music is playing. A good one, for sure.
    Blue Öyster Cult The Old Waldorf San Francisco, CA September 8, 1980 Disc 1 01. Intro - Dr. Music 02. Lips In The Hills 03. Unknown Tongue 04. Cities On Flame 05. The Marshall Plan 06. Divine Wind 07. Then Came The Last Days of May 08. It's Not Easy 09. ME 262 Disc 2 10. Black Blade 11. Godzilla - Drums - Godzilla 12. Bass Solo - 5 Guitars 13. Born To Be Wild 14. Arthur Comics 15. Roadhouse Blues 16. Don't Fear The Reaper
  • Soundboard 9.5 - Blistering and aggressive in all the best ways. Great guitar tone, and everything mixed expertly together to bring a very appealing soundscape.
    Santana Jai Alai Fronton Miami, FL October 6, 1974 Disc 1 01 Going Home - A-1 Funk - Every Step Of The Way 02 Black Magic Woman - Gypsy Queen 03 Oye Como Va 04 Mirage 05 Just In Time To See The Sun 06 Bambele Disc 2 07 Give And Take 08 Incident At Neshabur 09 Soul Sacrifice 10 Samba Pa Ti 11 Savor 12 Toussaint L'Overture
  • Audience 8.9 - what a show! Yes, you will get knocked around down in the pit with the fans, yes you will hear the sounds of incredibly excited fans, and yes, the will feel absolutely like you are right there. The thing is, when you realize someone went through a bit of trouble to do this it just makes such a difference as you listen and understand this is a live, frenzied atmosphere with a very loud rock and roll band right in front of you. Taper, my hat is tipped toward you my friend. Outstanding job capturing this show - it really sounds great!
    The Who August 9, 1976 Miami Stadium Miami, Florida Disc 1 01 Intro 02 I Can’t Explain 03 Substitute 04 My Wife 05 Baba O’Riley 06 Squeeze Box 07 Behind Blue Eyes 08 Dreaming From the Waist 09 Magic Bus 10 Amazing Journey 11 Sparks Disc 2 12 The Acid Queen 13 Fiddle About 14 Pinball Wizard 15 I’m Free 16 Tommy’s Holiday Camp 17 We’re Not Gonna Take It 18 See Me, Feel Me 19 Summertime Blues 20 My Generation 21 Join Together 22 My Generation Blues 23 Jam 24 Won’t Get Fooled Again
  • Audience 8.8 - A show new to circulation, it presents a severely under represented period of the band. Not too many tapes have surfaced (and no known videos) so whatever we can get, we appreciate. Here, taper did an admiral job even though he's clearly immersed in a boisterous audience. There is plenty of audience present, but thankfully what you get most of is a relatively clear and atmospheric ELO on a great night. There is a touch of overcrowding within the mid-range frequency, but nothing that distorts so there's zero muddiness and maybe less low end that you might prefer. Overall I have to say it fits nicely into my ELO collection right next to the one or two other 1981 shows (like I said, few and far between).
    Electric Light Orchestra Civic Center Hartford, Connecticut Time Tour 1981
     
    Disc 1
     
    1. Twilight 2. Yours Truly, 2095 3. Evil Woman 4. Livin' Thing 5. Telephone Line 6. From The End Of The World 7. Here Is The News 8. Mik's Violin Solo 9. Twelve-Bar Blues
     
    10. Tribute To John Lennon: Imagine Nowhere Man Across The Universe A Day In The Life
     
    Disc 2
     
    11. ELO Hits Medley: Showdown Ma-Ma-Ma Belle Can't Get It Out Of My Head Strange Magic Fire On High Turn To Stone Standin' In The Rain Mr. Blue Sky Sweet Talkin' Woman Shine A Little Love Last Train To London Confusion Rockaria!
    12. Hold On Tight 
    13. Don't Bring Me Down 
    14. Do Ya 
    15. Roll Over Beethoven
  • Audience 9.4 - A smooth and comfortable sound, obviously taper running great mics and in a relatively decent position. The mix favors vocals and there's a great kick drum presence that propels the music. Guitars seem to hover overhead, not bombastic but rather more subdued but not absent by any means. Audience members are occasionally heard nearby, and that reminds you that you are hearing a stealth recording albeit one done with semi-pro gear. The Eagles Civic Auditorium Santa Monica, CA July 27, 1980 Disc 1 01 Saturday Night 02 After The Thrill Is Gone 03 Keep On Tryin' 04 Seven Bridges Road 05 Pretty Maids All in a Row 06 Take It Easy 07 Hotel California 08 In The City 09 King of Hollywood 10 The Sad Café 11 Lyin' Eyes Disc 2 12 I Can't Tell You Why 13 Desperado 14 Those Shoes 15 Heartache Tonight 16 The Long Run 17 Life's Been Good 18 Life In The Fast Lane 19 Rocky Mountain Way 20 Sea Cruise 21 Already Gone 22 All Night Long 23 Best Of My Love
  • RCMH - Audience 8.9 - A nice atmosphere, even though it is a large hall there is a charming warmth here. Natalie's vocals carry very well, she is prominent in the mix. There is some background audience chatter occasionally that adds an element of immediacy without being a distraction. I don't usually condone chatter near the taper but the taper has done a great job with this "immersive" situation and I rather like it. Pier 84 - Audience 9.1/SDBRD 9.3 - Very similar to the RCMH show but more clarity in the high end, and slightly better separation of instruments. This is a VERY good recording that will provide many enjoyable moments for the listener. Then after the 1st song it switches to soundboard source (radio broadcast I believe) and it is good, solid, punchy, but not quite as atmospheric as the previous source which was really quite good too. 10,000 Maniacs New York Maniacs 88-89 Disc 1 Radio City Music Hall New York City, NY. 06-29-1989 1. What's The Matter Here 2. Eat For Two 3. A Campfire Song 4. Cherry Tree 5. City Of Angels 6. Blind Faith 7. Dust Bowl 8. Trouble Me 9. Gun Shy 10. Poison In The Well 11. Hey Jack Kerouac 12. You Happy Puppet 13. Like The Weather 14. Headstrong 15. Don't Talk 16. My Sister Rose 17. Maddox Table Disc 2 18. Scorpio Rising 19. Among The Americans 20. And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda 21. The Big Parade 22. Unknown- Verdi Cries Pier 84 New York, NY July 22, 1988 23. intro 24. Hey Jack Kerouac 25. Maddox Table 26. Gun Shy 27. City Of Angels 28. Peace Train 29. A Campfire Song 30. Like The Weather 31. What's The Matter Here 32. Don't Talk 33. ABC Lullaby 34. Verdi Cries
  • SDBRD 9.5 - both of these gigs are spectacular, for me they represent an all too brief high water mark for the band where things are unbelievably tight and incomprehensibly cosmic. If more people knew of this music's existence, this band's old catalog would go platinum today. GONG Europe 1975 Disc 1 La Celle St. Cloud Festival France June 8, 1975 1. Master Builder 10:18 2. Solar Musick Suite 11:32 I. Sun song II. Hiram Afterglid Meets The Dervish 3. Cat in Clark's shoes 8:00 4. Aftaglid 17:52 5. The Isle Of Everywhere 11:37 6. Get It Inner 0:49 DIDIER MALHERBE (sax, flute, voice) STEVE HILLAGE (guitar, voice) MIQUETTE GIRAUDY (dancing, voices, occasional synthesizer) MIKE HOWLETT (bass, voice) DAVE STEWART (keyboards) BRIAN DAVISON (drums) Disc 2 Rome, Italy June 27, 1975 1. Aftaglid 2. The Golden Vibe 3. Bombalay - Dynamite 4. Tropical Fish 5. Jam 6. Solar Musick Suite 7. Outer Temple 8. Inner Temple 9. Magick Mother Invocation - Great Om Riff 10. Master Builder STEVE HILLAGE (guitar, vocals) MIQUETTE GIRAUDY (vocals, synth) DIDIER MALHERBE (sax, flute) MIKE HOWLETT (bass) BRIAN DAVISON (drums) DAVE STEWART (keys)
  • Audience 9.2 - Crisp, and a little brassy, but exceptionally "live", the music MOVES in and through, a great tape! I felt the 70's vibes all over the place. Santana Beacon Theatre New York City, NY November 5, 1990 Disc 1 01 Angels All Around Us > Spirits Dancing In The Flesh 02 Somewhere In Heaven 03 It's A Jungle Out There 04 Soweta (Africa Libre) 05 Peace On Earth...Mother Earth...Third Stone From The Sun 06 Full Moon 07 Batuka 08 No One To Depend On 09 We Don't Have To Wait > Bass & Drum Solo 10 Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen Disc 2 11 Oye Como Va 12 Unknown 13 The Healer 14 Savor 15 Goodness And Mercy 16 Choose 17 She's Not There 18 Soul Sacrifice > Love Supreme > Drum Solo 19 Europa (Earth's Cry, Heaven's Smile) 20 Jin-Go-La-Ba > Band Introductions
  • Audience 8.6 - Starts off a bit dodgy but gets better. Vocals are up front in the mix but still "round" and by that I mean not clearly defined to where you can make out the words. Drums are probably the clearest instrument in this recording and they propel the music forward with gusto. Guitars are raucous and as dirty as you want them, and the overall recording is a bit dirty too coming from the crowd where you get a great sense of being there with them. This is a recording that is worth sticking with because by the third or fourth song in you can really start to appreciate it because it does seem as though everything gets just a little bit clearer and more distinct (you can really tell during Over The Top). Motorhead PORT VALE, UK August 1, 1981 Disc 1 1. Ace Of Spades 2. Stay Clean 3. Live To Win 4. Over The Top 5. No Class 6. The Hammer 7. Metropolis 8. Leavin' Here 9. Jailbait 10 Iron Horse 11. Fire Fire 12. Too Late Too Late 13. Fast And Loose Disc 2 14. Dead Men Tell No Tales 15. We Are The Road Crew 16. Capricorn 17. Train Kept A Rollin' 18. Bite The Bullet 19. The Chase Is Better Than The Catch 20. Overkill 21. White Line Fever 22. Bomber 23. Motorhead
  • Audience 8.8 - A recording where the audience does get some attention but not in an obnoxious way, just in an enthusiastic way which sometimes adds to the excitement...but for some it might be a distraction. I didn't mind it, there really wasn't a particular audience member who yelled stupidly right into the mic. Thankfully the band is pretty reasonably clear, most of the time. I think there is room in your collection for this one, which won't be the best Animals show, but it certainly won't be the worst. Pink Floyd Soldier Field Chicago, Illinois 1977-06-19 Disc 1 01 Introduction 02 Sheep 03 Pigs On The Wing 1 04 Dogs 05 Pigs On The Wing 2 06 Pigs (Three Different Ones) Disc 2 01 Shine On You Crazy Diamond Parts 1-5 02 Welcome To The Machine 03 Have A Cigar 04 Wish You Were Here 05 Shine On You Crazy Diamond Parts 6-9 06 Money

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