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Audience 9.4 - Spectacular! Bonus trx Studio Rehearsals 8.7 -
CD 1 - Audience 8.4 - A real treat, since there are so few good live Hawkwind recordings out there. CD 2 - Audience 7.4 - But all instruments can be heard if a touch lo-fi, and slightly crunchy, it’s still decent for the era and chosen for inclusion on this set because it is listenable compares to some of the other 1977 shows. -
Audience 7.8 - As with most Hawkwind early 70’s aud tapes, it’s a little cluttered being they played so loud but guitars and vocals are prominent in the mix and that REALLY sets this tape above 95% of the others. -
Soundboard 8.6 - A strange mix that seems to leave out any bass, although I can hear the bass notes somewhere, I think. Still, it is a recording that you have to appreciate in that it’s reasonably clear which is hard to come by with this very densely layered sound. -
Radio Broadcast 9.8 -
8.8 - 9.0 - Absolutely enjoyable, excellent recording of a band at the PEAK of their mighty powers, a set list that will blow your mind, a performance that rocks the house...any questions? -
Audience 7.6 - A valiant capture by the intrepid taper, really has a good feel of the venue but the sound itself is kind of in a strange spot in the spectrum. Still it’s good, but you want it to “move” more to the middle, can’t explain it any other way. -
Soundboard 9.7 - Great stuff! -
Audience 9.0 - A lovely capture, with a massive drum sound and crisp, accurate highs. Just great! -
Pro recording 8.8 - A Tape in desperate need of a remastering. Has everything it needs to be amazing. Right now, it is very good, but take the noise out, boost the right frequencies and you will have something MUCH better. -
Soundboard 8.8 - The band was recording this show, possibly for a live album. Contrary to what you might think of 80’s Heart, there is no wimp out here, they kick major ass! -
Soundboard 9.0 -
Pro Audience 9.3 -
Soundboard 9.2 - What more can one ask? Heavenly bliss. -
Volume One: Audience 7.4 - Thankful for these Japanese tapers who had the best gear at the time. Reasonably clear if a little squashed, it nevertheless is way better than 85% of the early Maiden audience recordings. -
Volume Two: Audience 7.6 - Just a touch better than Volume one, suffers from the same limitations but has a slightly more open sound. -
Volume Three: Audience 8.4 - This is best of the tour by far. A great early audience recording it’s clear and open sounding. Yes! -
Soundboard 9.6 - Darn is this great! ... the mix let’s you hear the lead work in fine detail. -
Volume 1 - Audience 8.6 - Oxford (March 9, 1982) (All three shows are some of the best of the early 80’s recordings). -
Volume 2: Audience 8.4 - London (May 26, 1983) (All three shows are some of the best of the early 80’s recordings). -
Volume 3: Audience 8.2 - Ipswich (September 18, 1984) (All three shows are some of the best of the early 80’s recordings). -
Audience 8.7 - It’s hard to screw up a recording when you have good equipment and decent seats, unless you fall asleep and drop the recorder on the floor. This crew didn’t, and the results are very good to the ears. -
Audience 8.9 - Taper was seated 15 rows back so this recording gets you a good clear image of the event. Being an outdoor venue, there is occasional “wind” effect that does not really bother. A solid capture! -
Ital Prog Fest 1972: Volume 1 -
Italy Prog Fest 1972: Volume 2 -
Italy Prog Fest 1972: Volume 3 -
Audience 8.8 - Sounds like a pro recording to me. A little remastering would have this officially releasable. -
Audience 8.7 - A fascinating live document that showcases some amazing talents paired with Jack’s keen sense of songcraft on a night where all cylinders are firing. A great way to begin exploring the post Cream Jack Bruce if you have not done so already. The bonus material on disc 2 is equally fascinating, offering a sneak peak into the inner workings of Jack’s mind. Everyone can get into this power-packed set! -
First Show: Audience 7.3 / Second Show: Audience 7.9 - This one is much clearer, but both shows are going to be good for those who appreciate the pre-Deep Purple Tommy Bolin. -
Audience 8.7 -
Audience 9.2 - A lot of dynamics and presence on this tape. -
Audience 7.7 - Suffers from a lack of clarity of instruments and a little bit of large hall echo, with bass being in the forefront but not a boomy bass so that is good.