CHRISTIANIA
Crystal Cat 407-410 [T-500]
(1) Den Gra Hal (Copenhagen, Denmark); July 23, 1996
(2) Mozartsall(Mannheim, Germany); July 2, 1996
(3) Hall Omnisports (Differdange, Luxembourg); June 24, 1996
(4) Zeltfestival (Konstanz, Germany); July 3, 1996
(5) Den Gra Hal (Copenhagen, Denmark); July 24, 1996
(6) Halle Muensterland (Munster, Germany); July 1, 1996
Tracklist: (1) To Be Alone With You, If You See Her Say Hello, All
Along The Watchtower, Tears Of Rage, I Don't Believe You, Silvio,
Boots Of Spanish Leather, Masters Of War, Friend Of The Devil,
Tombstone Blues, She Belongs To Me, Everything Is Broken, It Ain't
Me Babe, Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
(2) Pretty Peggy-O, To Ramona, What Good Am I, Alabama Getaway
(3) Ring Them Bells
(4) Shelter From The Storm
(5) To Be Alone With You, I Want You, All Along The Watchtower,
You're A Big Girl Now, I'll Be Your Baby Tonight, Silvio, Love
Minus Zero, Tangled Up In Blue, Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll,
Maggie's Farm, Lenny Bruce, Cat's In The Well, My Back Pages,
Highway 61 Revisited, Girl From The North Country
(6) Simple Twist Of Fate, John Brown, Mama You Been On My Mind
DEEP: The first 2 disks in this box set present the entire
23 July show in primo quality. The crispness and clarity of the
sound, not to mention the balance and separation, are quite
astonishing. Bob's vocals are captured perfectly and every
instrument is clearly defined. This is a high quality performance
to match, although it has raised no goosebumps. An interesting set
list, a nice performance. The filler tracks are equally well
chosen; good performances, great quality, nice track selection. No
one should be disappointed with this first part of the set.
The second night from Christiania is presented in the same drop
dead quality as the first two disks. Another fine performance from
all concerned, this one elevated to greater heights based on the
last 4 songs of the show. Another interesting set list with only 3
duplications from the previous night. All told, the entire 4 disk
set provides 38 songs with an amazing 35 different songs performed,
quite an offering if you ask me. Filler from Munster is equally
satisfying. Great quality once again. The big, bulky, fat 12"
long box is ugly, worthless and unnecessary. You can't store it, it
adds nothing of worth to the set. Other than that, it's a nice
package with excellent color photos on the CD covers and inserts,
a nice copy of a review from the Danish papers, and a short
description of Christiania with some pictures of this strange
place.
ISIS: Recording quality is outstanding, full upfront vocals
and clear, well defined instrumentation. Over the two nights only
three songs are duplicated. Dylan's performance is consistent
throughout, and his vocal delivery is both confident and
experimental. The mood is both relaxed and expectant, somehow both
alive and serene. The filler tracks add bonus points, cxcellent
renditions with clear crisp vocals. A superb representative
collection of tracks from the '96 European tour, neatly packaged in
a presentation box with understated cover graphics and foldout
insert.
