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Audience 8.7 -
Pro Radio 9.6 - Both shows -
Audience 7.9 - A loud, and immediate sounding tape, almost as if it was recorded yesterday. Really has that vibe, like you can’t believe it was 1978. -
Audience 7.9 - Very clear, not exceptionally dynamic but this is very enjoyable! -
Audience 7.8 - A MAJOR upgrade here folks! This recording used to suffer a horrible low mid range boom and muddiness that killed an otherwise decent tape and really good performance capture. Now, even though it is still roughly an average tape, it is minus that deal-breaking boom/mud in the middle. Apparently, the recording being in stereo, while mastering they found by moving it wider (stereo panning) they got the affected channel muted enough where it was crap sounding, but saved what music was there. It worked wonders. Now this tape is worth your time, so rediscover it today. -
Audience 8.7 - A fantastic live atmosphere on this one! I mean, this is a total immersion tape, somebody out there knew how to properly capture a loud rock band once upon a time. -
Soundboard 8.8 -
Audience 7.8 - Stadium sound all the way. Boomy and loud and CRAZY audience but damn, it’s hard not to love it. The good news here is the drums are defined and not just a sloppy boomy mess, the guitar slices through the mud and lands on your ears in the right spot, then Dave yelps, and does his thing. The end of Hot For Teacher when the drum solo starts the whole place goes bananas. -
Audience 8.6 - Slight tape saturation. Eddie is front and center and is SMOKING hot. I love DLR in the first song forgetting the words and turning it into a lyric. Classic VH in every way. -
Audience 8.5 - The better of the Japan shows. Clear, in your face, average separation of instruments but Eddie in great form and can hear every note. -
Audience 7.8 - Not bad big stadium sound, a little muddiness but compared to other 78 audience tape (especially overseas shows) this is one of the best. -
5.1 - Sounds like it was recorded on a cheap old cassette recorder. No low end, squeaky sounding...but, historically significant recording. Bonus tracks sound excellent. -
This is an Audience recording, my rating is a 7.3 quality, not a bad show. It's got one thing I can appreciate, a lively atmosphere without being obnoxious and intrusive although I got to tell you, sometimes the audience makes the performance...want proof? Listen to the Madison Square Garden 1984 show - you can honestly say that the loud, obnoxious, and totally over the top crowd and atmosphere is what totally makes that show. I found myself more interested in the crowd believe it or not. I must offer that show in the future - seriously the audience is the best part even though the band is on fire and inspired by the crowd. This one is close to that mania, but nothing compares to that MSG show. -
Audience 7.2 - A bit thin sounding but I could get everything that was happening, and while it is not hi-fi sound, I could equalize and bring out the bottom end a bit. Still decent enough. -
Audience 7.9 - A very loud and almost distorted tape, not quite, but certainly pushed to the max which gives this show an immense feeling of unbridled power and fury. Absolutely intense! I really think you are going to dig this one, I certainly did. -
FM Radio Broadcast 8.5 -
FM Radio Broadcast 9.7 -
Soundboard 8.7 -
Radio Broadcast 8.3 - A few generations down, some hiss, but you will love it anyway. -
Audience 8.7 - A little rough around the edges but surprisingly good for the vintage. -
Audience 8.3 - A little thin and some tape hiss present. Tape starts off, maybe the first 45 minutes or so, is very good but later there is a sound glitch on stage, with the guitar amp, and the band is thrown off. The sound is similar maybe during the second half but the band is not quite the same imho. Still, a good one for collectors – very decent, can enjoy! -
Audience 9.0 - Clear and bright, pristine in the highs with the detail, remarkable. -
Audience 7.7 - A tape that barely holds itself together due to the volume, must have been taped very close to the main PA’s. It actually is not distorted though, but it’s a balls out blaster of a tape and kind of cool in that respect. Vocals come through nicely – guitars and bass are pretty front and center here. -
All Soundboard and all about 9.2 to 9.4 -
Audience 8.4 - Amazing discovery here, a complete 1971 show that sounds rather decent (if loud). This tape puts you right into the middle of the audience, it’s quite exciting! -
Audience 8.8 - This is one for the history books! Includes the first two songs from the infamous halted show where Keith is carried out of the venue. The make up show, as you can imagine, is full of vim and vigor. Good sound, great show…get it! -
Audience 8.0 -
Audience 8.0 - Loud, very up front and loud but it’s just great. Not technically great, if you want to cross hairs, but a very solid tape and one worthy of consumption. -
Soundboard 9.3 - Everyone should already know about this one. A MUST HAVE without question. -
Audience 9.3 - Another excellent, clear, bright 75 show with all the dynamics you could want, good punchy drums and bass, clear vocals, crunchy guitars. Lovely! -
Audience 7.1 - A kind of muddy mix with Roger coming through OK, and the lead guitar is fine. Not the worst 1971 show, which we take whatever we can get as Who fans. -
Audience 8.7 - Very good! Much wider stereo sound field with some hall dynamics present, and just a little less definition with Pete in the mix but it's actually got a great live feel to it. Highly enjoyable. -
Audience 9.2 - Hard to imagine someone not absolutely loving this, but there are still a few people who think just because a microphone placed somewhere in the audience was used to capture the sound, it can’t be good. Play them this. Wowsers!The Tubes Orpheum Theatre Boston, MA. April 23, 1976Disc 11. Young And Rich -Grandiose Instrumental Overture 2. What Do You Want From Life? 3. Tubes World Tour 4. Pimp 5. Mondo Bondage - Don't Touch Me There = Mondo Bondage (reprise)\ 6. Brighter Day 7. Poland Whole - Madam I'm AdamDisc 28. Slipped My Disco 9. Gimme Dat Harp - Love Will Keep Us Together 10. The Cathy Perkins Amatuer Hour 11. Proud To Be An American 12. It's Not Unusual 13. 3rd Stone From The Sun 14. Waiting For My Man - Boy Crazy 15. Quay Lewd's Drug Deal 16. Stand Up And Shout 17. White Punks On Dope -
Pro Broadcast quality with minor tape hiss but when the music is going, it’s not a bother. -
Soundboard 8.8 - * Bonus tracks ... Audience 6.9 -
Audience 7.1 - A little noisy and squeezed into the middle, but I hear everything on the stage happening, very kinetically I might add! -
Audience 9.3 - Hard to dispute the excellence of this recording. The only downside is that not only does it capture the happenings on stage extremely well, it also captures the audience close to the mic…but, that seems to add excitement so we let it slide. -
Audience 8.7 - Both very decent recordings capturing a band that is on the cusp of breaking up, but holding it together very nicely for the shows. Interesting stage banter and occasional extended lead jamming present, certainly worthy of your consideration. -
Audience 8.3 - A fine recording all things considered. It’s a big hall, recording comes from somewhere in the middle of the arena but the capture is reasonable albeit without a good definition and some mild boominess. Overall you can be happy with this recording and of course the band has a fine repertoire. -
Audience 8.0 -
Soundboard 8.6 -
Audience 8.4 -
Soundboard 9.7 - This one has a great mid range tightness, and well rounded bottom end without sacrificing any highs at all. It’s pro for sure. Really tasty! -
Audience 8.6 - It’s easy to find board tapes from most of their tours so I can understand why one might take a pass on an audience tape but you do get a different perspective here, it’s a “bouncier” sound, a more kinetic feel to the happenings and you know, the Cure sometimes drones on a bit so I like having a recording that helps keep things moving. -
Soundboard 9.2 - I like these intimate sounding gigs, with tight and punchy mixes. A great early set! -
Soundboard 9.5 - Solid all the way through. A band who’s sound and style is suited for larger venues and consequently they are usually always well mixed and balanced. Nice One! -
PRO 9.5 - Great collection! -
Soundboard 9.5