F*** THE PLAY LIST!
Sterling Sounds 2CD [T-464]
(1) Brixton Academy (London, UK); March 30, 1995
(2) Brixton Academy (London, UK); March 29, 1995
Tracklist: (1) Down In The Flood, If You See Her Say Hello, All
Along The Watchtower, Jokerman, Every Grain Of Sand, Positively
Fourth Street, Mr Tambourine Man, Masters Of War, Love Minus Zero,
God Knows, Memphis Blues Again, I Believe In You, Like A Rolling
Stone, Times They Are A-Changin; I Shall Be Released [w/Elvis Costello]
(2) I Want You, Just Like A Woman, It Takes A Lot To Laugh, Boots
Of Spanish Leather, Don't Think Twice
DEEP: Without going overboard with too many plaudits, these
disks are sensational. Recording quality far exceeds Skipping Reels Of Rhyme,
while the better Brixton
Blues falls short in the end. Good dynamics, crystal
clear vocals and solid overall sound. Everything is pushed to a
greater degree of clarity. Overall the slightly ragged production
on the filler trax is overshadowed by the recording quality. Nice
package and inserts, too.
rmd: If you enjoyed Bob's Full
House (which is one of the greatest performances/recordings I
know - maybe THE greatest) then you just have this for the full
Brixton experience. Recording quality is first class, and the
performances . . well, maybe not quite so brimming with riches as
Full House - but still oh so very fine. The "Love
Minus Zero" is beyond words.
