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Audience 9.3 - This is the 4th show (5-25-88) of the rare 8CD set "I Am The Clouds" which were the last 4 shows recorded in Germany in 1988 during the final days of Franks touring. (also offered individually or as a set) "I would say the 11 piece band from 1988 is probably one of the best bands that I've had out, if not the best band. Its a combination of guys that I've worked with for a long time, plus adding a horn section." - Frank Zappa -
Audience 8.9 - FZ and Hot Rats Tour. Features the original Don "Sugarcane" Harris on violin and vocals, razor sharp guitar with an extra bite is how I like to define it. If this time period of the late 60's/early 70's is one that you enjoy, then this is the one to get. You get 70 minutes of classic songs, few of which are seldom ever played live. -
Audience 8.4 - What makes this LA show special is that only pieces of this concert was used for the official release "Just Another Band From LA". This is the complete performance (14o min.) with nothing left out, including a Soundboard (Sdbrd 8.0) segment (25 min.). -
Audience 8.7 - Great capture for an outdoor show back in 1979 and a good audience participation. While the band is in top form, they both seem to feed off of each other, which helps make for an outstanding performance every time. -
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Audience 8.2 -
CD 1 - Audience 8.7 - Good and clear! - (also listed by itself) CD 2 - Also contains other materials from 1971 -
Audience 8.7 - Good and clear! -
Audience 8.8 -
Audience 8.6 -
Soundboard 8.9 - Includes Mystery Tracks -
CD 1 - Detroit 1968 / CD 2 - Denver 1968 ..... Both Audience 9.0 -
Audience 8.8 -
Pro Soundboard 9.8 -
Audience 9.0 - Two songs from this show are included on the rare "As An Am" release. -
CD 1 - Chicago 1973 - Audience 8.2 (10-31-73) ~ Halloween CD 2 - NYC 1973 - Audience 8.6 (11-4-73) -
Soundboard 9.3 -
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Soundboard 9.4 -
Audience 8.8 -
Audience 9.0 -
Soundboard 9.2 (late show) -
Soundboard 9.5 -
Soundboard 9.1 -
Pro radio broadcasts 8.8 some age showing but very clear. -
Audience 7.4 - Thin, AM radio like but good AM radio. -
Audience 8.5 -
Audience 7.8 - This is well worth getting if you want to know what was happening before the big time. Good big hall sound, not overly echoey or boomy at all. -
Audience 7.2 - Not a well defined sound, I think drums are fine with a nice staccato sound. The guitar has a particular bite to it though, I am probably too harsh of a judge here since 70’s ZZ Top recordings are few and far between. -
Audience tape of mediocre quality, about a 5.4 rating - maybe, but here's the thing - there are a handful of live tapes of this band from this vintage or thereabouts - until the band release what they have, this is all we will ever get. It's two discs worth of vintage ZZ Top before they made it big - I can deal with the mediocre sound. -
Audience 8.9 - A sort of mid-rangey tape without any kind of high end to speak of but because it is clean and warm, it is perfect to season to taste. It’s a recording that begs for personalization, because it is actually quite good, and could benefit from just minor EQ here and there. I like this one! -
Soundboard 9.4 - (with portions filled in with Audience 8.7) Most is Soundboard of excellent quality, including the mix, and with some great crowd response. Band is in high spirits, a great show!