New York 1968 Soundboard 8.7/8.5 – This is a strange old tape, don’t get me wrong I am very happy to get to hear it, but it is a tale of two tapes…to my ears. It’s starts off, the first few tracks, as a relatively “clean” board feed, perhaps an AM radio live broadcast even, because it has that sound to it – like if you were listening to a radio broadcast with headphones (and took the headphones off slightly). Then, the tape changes to what I have to believe is another source, and one that is considerably more raucous and menacing. I can’t even say for sure the second part is a board, might be, but my guess is an on stage reel to reel recording (possibly done by John Sinclair?). It’s ok for what it is, both “sources” are welcomed into my personal collection since there’s so little of the live five out there.
Hollywood 1971 Audience 8.6 – Despite the lowish rating, this is very listenable. The main issue for me, and hence the low quality rating, is the drop off in the vocals. It’s not out front of the mix enough, but then, guitar (and bass) is the highlight so maybe that’s not so bad! Overall, I think if you love this band, this old tape is going to make you happy. One may wonder if a modern re-mastering would help this show come to life and the short answer is “maybe”, because it sounds like this one is already teetering on the edge of the bandwidth and to attempt sonic shenanigans might push it off the cliff. I’d like to hear an expert give it a try though.
MC5 – Flyin’ With The Five
New York 1968
Unknown Location
Disc 1
1. -Teenage Lust
2. -It’s A Man’s Man World
3. -Black To Comm
4. -Ramblin’ Rose
5. -Kick Out The Jams
6. -Come Together
7. -Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa
8. -Born Under A Bad Sign
9. -Shakin’ All Over
10. -I Want You Right Now
Disc 2
Hollywood, CA.
Unknown Location
Sept. 9th, 1971
1. Sister Anne
2. Baby Won’t Ya
3. I Want You Right Now
4. Tonight
5. Looking At You
6. Ramblin’ Rose
7. Kick Out The Jams
8. Black To Comm
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