5 comments about Premonition.

1. This is one of the best DVD's I have heard in years. All of the old and some of the new are spectacular. John Fogerty is an excellent talented performer on this DVD. I bought this DVD a while ago, love it play it in my car, exercise to the music at home what a workout. I seen the Premonition dvd on amazon bought it WOW"" John Rocks all out in this Live dvd. Its like being In the audience.Plays all my favorites 22 songs can really rock out to this dvd.What a talented man plays many Instruments.His voice is so strong & excellent In 5.1 Dolby surround. Love watching John sing & rock out with his band 90 Minutes of live music" Dvd Is a Import, then what is not these days.Bought mine from a excellent seller. My dvd plays excellent In audio & picture. If you like John Fogerty the Premonition dvd is a collector's dream. Filmed In front of a live audience at Warner Bros, Studios.December 12th & 13th 1997.You will love the dvd.I give the Cd 5: The dvd a 10: Now I workout with John's Live performance in his Premonition Dvd"



2. Wow this is such a great album. Such a wonderful collection of songs. It's refreshing to see John back and performing these songs with such energy, and heart. Some new material here, and a lot of CCR material. My favorite songs on this alubm are "Swamp River Days," "Hot Rod Heart," "Centerfield," "Bad Moon Rising," "Who'll Stop the Rain," "Down on the Corner." and "The Old Man Down the Road." But you'll surely enjoy all the others too. If you loved CCR you'll love this album in it's entirety. John Fogerty is not only a gifted musician & singer, but songwriter as well. Pick up a copy of this album and you'll understand why John is so revered :)



3. If you're a Creedence fan... well, here it is. The man himself, performing live all the best CCR tunes along with a smattering of classics from his solo catalog.
   
   But first we need to address the review below from Raymond, entitled "Nice Try." Hey, everyone is entitled to their opinion and if one thinks an album is awful, that's fine. But it's when they opine from a place of ignorance that I get riled. So, here's what is wrong with Raymond's review:
   
   First, this album is amazing, both in performance and production. JF's band is as tight as CCR ever was and this CD sounds quite good.
   
   Second, Raymond employs a little revisionist history here in his review. Fogerty wrote all these songs -- ALL of them -- arranged them and taught them to his bandmates. The number of No. 1 hits he produced rivals the Beatles. So, he is indeed a legend, although I doubt he looks at himself that way. Unfortunately, like many artists in the 60s, Fogerty and CCR had signed a bad, shady contract. John had unwittingly signed away a lot of his songwriters' rights and royalties. His bandmates, particularly his brother Tim, did not support him in his efforts to get his songs back. Is it any wonder he didn't want to deal with these ungrateful dolts at the Hall of Fame ceremony? It is also the reason he never played CCR songs in concert for so many years... he wasn't about to pay out performance royalties to the people he felt stole his music in the first place.
   
   Lastly, as far as JF's solo output goes... there is no doubt it has been sporatic and inconsistant, but, my God, when Fogerty hits it, he hits it. Centerfield was nearly perfect and is now considered as classic as any CCR recording. Eye of the Zombie, despite a few great tunes, was somewhat of a disappointment. But Blue Moon Swamp was a revelation -- a throwback to CCR's bayou boogie sound.
   
   Several of those Blue Moon Swamp tracks are performed on this live CD (Swamp River Days, Hot Rod Heart) and they come across even better in this live millieu. Of course, there are a few Centerfield songs here as well (the title track and Old Man Down the Road), but I wish there were more. (Where's 'Rock 'n' Roll Girls'?!)
   
   Fogerty also introduces a new tune -- the one for which this CD is named -- "Premonition." What a great song! So CCR, so cool, and so well-played and sung. Outstanding! When I first heard this tune, I played over and over again like a 8-year playing a Britney Spears song!
   
   As for the wealth of CCR material that dominates this album -- well, it's so refreshing that John is now able to play this stuff live again. He plays it here with renewed conviction and urgency, and it's almost like hearing it all for the first time!
   
   The obvious hits are here -- Bad Moon Rising, Proud Mary, Down on the Corner, etc. -- but he also digs a little deeper into the CCR catalog and we hear classic CCR jewels like Almost Saturday Night, Rockin' All Over the World and I Put a Spell On You. Again -- all played with the emotional intensity of when they were first introduced in the late 60s.
   
   So, by all means,disregard the banana that wrote the "nice try" review. His facts are wrong, and I would even go as far to say his OPINION is wrong. What would prompt him to write such nonsense is beyond me. Either Fogerty owes him money, or he was drunk when he wrote it -- either way, ignore him. After all, he recommended that you go and listen to "cover" band (Creedence Clearwater Regurgitated) rather than listen to the real McCoy. Now, that is funny!
   
   If you like Fogerty, or CCR, this is an excellent and worthy addition to your CD collection. Buy it, play it, and smile!



4. This is a "live" compilation album. He has included CCR material and his prior solo works, including his new song 'Premonition'. 'Born On The Bayou'(bayou=marsh,bog,swamp) opens the scene(country-rock drenched number), 'Green River'[wonder if my rope is still hanging to the tree] (tells about his Green River days in the country) gets you rocking. Screaming Jay Hawkins' 'Suzie Q.' [i like the way you walk,i like the way you talk] (talks about lovely Susie) nails you down with wonderful drumming by Kenny Aronoff (he is the overall drummer). 'I Put A Spell On You' [i put a spell on you because you are mine] (blues-rock number) slows you down, but watch out for 'Who'll Stop The Rain'- this one is similar to his 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain', 'Almost Saturday Night'(a cold bootleg item), 'Rockin' All Over The World' (STATUS QUO open their gigs with this one-it is by John Cameron Fogerty), 'Joy Of My Life' is dedicated to Fogerty's wife (Fogerty notes:"joyful thanks to the one who matters the most"). 'Down On The Corner'is a CCR classic [Willie and the poor boys are playing] 'Centerfield' [put me in coach i am ready to play]- it is what they sing at baseball matches in the states, 'Swamp River Days' i another country rock smelling number. 'Hot Rod Heart' and Fogerty's solo hit 'The Old Man Down The Road' follow. 'Bad Moon Rising' [i see a bad moon rising,i see trouble on the way] , the politically related 'Fortunate Son' [i ain't no senator's son], ExtraOrdinary 'Proud Mary', and the RnR number:'Travelin' Band'. This album is a must have.



5. That So Called "Review" doesn't even deserve to be Called one. The only reason John Fogerty even Had a band behind him in the first place is because there is only One of him. He could have played all the instruments on the records Himself had he Chosen to. The facts are: in an interview from an old AUDIO magazine from the '80's Fogerty states that he wrote out Every Note of Every Part that was played on those records and showed them to the other members of the band. He did this because according to him, they didn't have the creativity and Restraint from Overplaying that he had. He gave in only Once to the pressure and allowed them to play what they wanted on ONE song; and afterwards he never did it again. He is the reason that those songs and those records are the timeless classics that they are, and no one can take that away from him. As with Any human being, his later works have been mixed; but overall, I would Still rather listen to ANY of It compared to the shallow, tuneless, thoughtless, emotionless, "assembly line" Obligatory PRODUCT being cranked out by the majority of people impersonating musical artists in This day and age. And having grown up in the late fifties through the '60's and being a lead guitarist myself for 35 out of my 51 years, I believe I've lived through the best musical eras that ever were. Only by living through it all can a person understand how Weak much of todays music is. You can't go wrong with classic music or artists; and Fogerty is one of the Best!

5 comments about Dick's Picks Vol. 12: Providence Civic Center, 6/26/74 & Boston Garden, 6/28/74.

1. By '74 the Dead had mastered China Cat -> I Know You Rider and this is the proof. Gone is the hesitation that exists in early versions gone is any question of where they were going the tune or the transition. This is the best China/Rider that you're ever likely to hear. It's so good that it's broken down into 4 distinct tracks on the cd. There's a dabbling lead in part blossoming into China Cat then a seperate, distinct, middle transition jam and an unhesitating I Know You Rider. The fluidity is astounding you find yourself wondering when the transition occurred it just morphs into another, different, song. Quite Simply Amazing. The Eyes on cd2 is great and it ends on the third cd with Ship of Fools. Don't lend your hand to raise no flag atop no ship of fools. Instead go out ... right now ... and buy this Dick's Picks you won't regret it.



2. The first disc is non-stop sweetness, and a perfect intro to those wondering what all the fuss with the good old Grateful Dead is about.
   Yeah, it's true, most of their studio albums kind of blow. They were a live band, and this first disc from the 6/26/74 show displays their wares quite admirably. It's all about the jams, and there are some mighty fine ones from this first Providence show.
   '74 was a Grate year due not only to the Wall of Sound, perhaps the greatest PA any band ever had, but also because Mickey was still absent, and using only one drummer let the band turn on a dime. They were much jazzier and more supple, and this 70-minute slab o' bliss shows that clearly.
   The China/Rider says it all. No other band ever came close to this level of intuitive interplay combined with the desire and ability to go wherever the music leads.
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   If you'd like to hear this whole show, it's at the non-profit website of (can't break amazoon's rules here, they already censored this review) the folks who use the word archive before they dot the org. The archive has almost EVERY Dead show for free, 24/7, soundboard and audience recordings! It's impossible to describe how wild it is as a real fan of the band's music to suddenly have access to everything ever, immediately (and to thousands of other bands' shows, and tons of great spoken word, etc. It's a true treasure trove). Years later, it still hasn't really sunk in.
   Suffice to say, if you like their music, and they've got something for everybody, then this site will keep you busy and happy for ever and ever.
   I guess some of the best things in life really are free!
   Thanks to the Boys for being so much weirdass fun.



3. 
   The Loser from Aug 20 , 1987 is among the finest interpretations of music i ve heard w my ears . Other moments in music are ' around ' and can be found and discussed due to the fine output and availability of music recordings to us , music fans . Beethoven symphonies . Electronic music a la Klaus Schulze , Steve roach and robert rich ( and Bass communion Steve wilson ) . Well .. But so .. what about this live show ( s ) from 1974 in the Dead s early 70 s universe in time .
   
   Going back to music as being well done ( as in that 87 show i mentioned above ) , it is done here with a style and sound only heard by this band and in that time period . For me , personally , the band didnt come around to kicking a*s until about 1993 , then 94 and finally 95 ( That is my objective opinion ) , and many may think other moments were their favorite or more potent . This band leaves quite a bit of ' stuff ' or subject matter ' in any sense to discuss .
   
   The 3 disc DP is fine . The playing quality on the first two discs is very tight & strong . But when you get to the third disc , pay close attention . After the nice Weather report Suite and let it Grow , the band slides down to jam that begs for open mindedness . The Grateful dead in 1974 had the best ( yes they did ) sound system on the planet . The best technology to amplify their sound - called the Wall of sound and its described in detail in a book called Grateful Dead Gear .
   
   If you are able when listening to the 23 minute jam that percedes Let it grow , you can almost climb inside Jerry s mind , and think ' We got an excelent sound system .. let s take it to places we are qualified to prove its greatness ' . The jam flows into a Mind left body jam ( 6 minutes duration ) , then back into a bridge that would take the band into US Blues . After US Blues , a short tuning break and a 3.5 minute Promised land . Then without stopping a GDTRFB . Show closer Sunshine daydream . Encore Ship of fools .
   
   Rest in peace Jerry . Thanks for leaving us with such great stuff



4. lots of jams on this one
   discs one and two feature some classic improv
   Garcia really rocks on this one



5. I've got a lot of Dick's Picks, and a lot of Grateful Dead in general, and this one is really my favorite. (I should mention, by the way, that I am a fan of Donna when she is in tune, and this was one of her better nights. Ok, I'll admit it - for me, there are some Dead songs that aren't complete without her, especially "Weather Report Suite," "Scarlet Begonias" and "Lay Me Down.")
   
   The best parts about this particular Pick are the energy, the singing, the recording quality and, above everything else, the profound beauty of Jerry's solos. Quite frankly, there are Jerry moments on this Pick that are as perfect as anything he ever did that I've heard. Some of these solos are so heart wringing and soul-touching that they'll probably be part of whatever flashes through my mind as I leave this world.
   
   The Dead as a whole were really on during this show, and it's one of the shows that I would highly recommend as a newcomer's first taste of what the Dead were really all about.
   
   My personal tragedy is that I never saw them. In college I had "Skeletons from the Closet" and I assumed that that was the G.D. It wasn't until the late 90's, when I rented a "View From the Vault" on a whim that I finally understood, too late, what they really were.
   
   Luckily, we have enough taped music from them to wind it around the backside of the moon and back to earth six or seven times. Dick's Picks 12 is some of the best I've heard yet.

1 comments about Greatest Hits Live.

1. Dispite the title, this isn't another lame "Greatest hits live" album. This is a King Biscuit cd, a complete concert from March 26th, 1984 in West Palm Beach Florida.
   
   Incredible album.

3 comments about The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down: The Best of the Band Live in Concert.

1. I have this as an album and am now going to buy the cd. Its great music. If you haven't heard "The Band" you missed out.



2. Sometimes half a loaf
   is worse than having none,
   if you need that second half
   when the first is done.

   If you got a Bible
   with only half the pages,
   buddy, you got some real good sand
   but not the Rock of Ages.

   Bob Rixon




3. A number of Internet reviews and Band fanzines (including The Band's official website) have suggested that this CD contains outtakes from the famous "Rock of Ages" sessions at the New York Academy of Music. Considering the sources of these rumours, the folks who've spread this info should know better. In reality, the album is just what the people at Capitol--to their mixed credit--say it is: an edited version of "Rock of Ages," covering what on the LP version was sides two and three, with their rousing versions of "Don't Do It" and "King Harvest" from side one thrown in for good measure.

   There is little doubt that it's the same versions of the songs--solos are note-for-note the same, something neither Robbie Robertson nor Garth Hudson had a reputation for doing, "Stage Fright" has feedback from the vocal mike in the same spot as the "Rock of Ages'" version, and, if you listen carefully, you can hear Levon Helm hit his sticks together during the short drum break on "Don't Do It."

   The sound has been cleaned up since the first version of the CD was put out; there is considerably more separation between the instruments, and little things like the weird bass-drop-out at the top of "Don't Do It" have been fixed.

   I suppose there's inherently wrong with this CD--it does offer buyers a bargain introduction to The Band, and the performances on "Rock of Ages" were extraordinary. Still, it's not much more than typical exploitation on Capitol Records part of the group, which has persisted since they broke up in 1976. In reality, there's little reason for this CD to exist (and the exclusion of Richard Manuel on the cover photo is both offensive and downright creepy).

   Listeners who really want to hear outtakes of The Band's "Rock of Ages" sessions should seek out "Crossing The Great Divide" a terrific (and unfortunately expensive) three-CD bootleg that contains a goldmine of material, including outtakes, b-sides and early singles. Considering that the Band's old boss Bob Dylan has finally officially released the famous "Royal Albert Hall" bootleg, perhaps The Band might consider doing the same with "Crossing the Great Divide."

1 comments about Live '74.

1. A one-disc version of the Hawkwind - '1999 Party' 2-CD import that EMI had released - over ten years ago now. Good sound mix. It's always good to hear these space rock merchants perform such gems as "Brainbox Pollution", the stunning "You Know You're Only Dreaming", "You'd Better Believe It" (Simon House's violin playing really shines - particularly on this track), "Master Of The Universe" and "Welcome To The Future". I know several patrons that saw Hawkwind on this actual tour here in the U.S. Nice pick, but still pretty much aimed toward the die-hard fans.

5 comments about Stages of Clapton.

1. As a Fan of Eric from the early days, this album was really unnecessary as I have almost all of the tracks on their original albums. However, it still is a good introduction to why Eric excited us in the 'olden days'. His playing with Mayall and Cream remains his best work. This generalisation is not totally true as shown by the 'Same Old Blues' track from the 'Behind the Sun' album which unfortunately not featured here, but 'CrossRoads' is still as magic as ever. I also love 'Outside Woman Blues' because it also shows how good Ginger Baker was on drums.



2. This album is a good purchase for fans of his work with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers as several of the tracks are from his time with that band. Yes the sound is kind of rough on Stormy Monday but the performance is really intense and in my opinion this track makes the disc worth owning. Not that the other material is not great by any means. Several of the tracks are true classics, but like the other reviewer said they are readily available on other albums whereas Stormy Monday by the Bluesbreakers is much harder to find. My only complaints with the disc are that "Well Alright" by Blind Faith seems out of place with the other songs and the version of "Drifting Blues" is not the full unedited version found on the compact disc E.C. Was Here.



3. The material gets 4 or 5 stars but I just don't recommend it. Go to the heart of the matter- That's what I recommend. I don't remember how I came by this album but I wouldn't buy it twice no matter how good the material was. If you are a clapton fan- You'll probably end up getting the records that carry this material without having to buy a compilation disk like this. If you are not really a big Clapton fan and just a blues fan than look up his electric all blues album- from the cradle which is superior or his acoustic live set at mtv unplugged or even Eric Clapton: Blues which is a decent compilation. Just cut to the chase and don't bother with this. Like I said a big fan would have this material on all sorts of different albums already and someone just interested in EC blues would probably be better off with one of the ones I named. I'm not trying to tell you what to do, but that's what I would do having listened to this album anyway. Like I said - the songs and playing are all great but for instance- They call it stormy monday[great song pick]... Not the best sound quality you can get. I'd spend another dollar or two on a better group from the same time period if I were you. But I'm not, so all I can say is that I hope I helped.



4. This is one of many Clapton recordings/compilations, but in my opinion one the bests. These are the type of songs that a EC fan would like to hear, not only the latest commercial efforts but also his roots.



5. i bought this cd and was very pleased with it ,,it takes you from john mayall to blind faith "well allright...to derek and the dominos ...to eric doing some great riffs on drifting blues and mean old frisco blues ....if your a clapton fan this is a must for your collection ...

1 comments about From the Front Row: Live!.

1. "From the front row live" produces some excellent DVD-A's. The Dixie Dregs is one of them.
   J.Guida

3 comments about Live at the Rat: 1976-1993.

1. Although I like their studio albums better, this live disc from DMZ has its moments. I prefer the earlier Rat recordings over the "reunion" material, but what really hurts this is repetition; was it necessary to include three versions of "Boy from Nowhere"? Even so, it's nice to have this Boston Punk stuff in release at all.



2. DMZ, this band should have made it back when Boston was the Mecca of rock in the ending seventies.But the cliche rock'n roll drawbacks plagued them endlessly bringing the band to its end. This historic show from the end of the 70's live at the Ratskellar, joined to a reunion show from the mid 90's is too good to be true.
   The band is devastatingly energetic, Greenberg's and JJ Rassler's guitars are duelling perfectly.. and Jeff Connolly, still Mono Mann at that time, is just amazing, shrieking and yelling behind his keyboards.. This collection of songs is something mythical we had been waiting for a long time. "Boyze from nowhere" is exactly what DMZ were all about, the reunion show nearly twenty years later seems to happen the next day.Another reason to miss the Rat !



3. This is a perfect selection of DMZ hits you'da heard sittin in
   the Rat with yer feet stickin to the floor from spilt beer and whatever else! For those of you who were there, like me, you'll dig this wayback machine.....Those of you who weren't, may pick this up and and be unimpressed with the recording quality...but I'll tell ya I'm still waitin to see that kinda beer sweatin energy on stage these days!! And this just could be YOUR chance to throw this disc on and have some people over with a case of beer a couple a bones....

5 comments about Trippin' Live.

1. This superb live album is worth hunting out. It was recorded at Ronnie Scotts Jazz club in 1996 and to date its the best live album by Dr John I've heard.
   
   There are numerous classic songs on this album. It starts with a great version of Prof Longhair's 'Tipitina'. Best of all though is Dr John's only ever hit single 'Such a Night'. This has not just one, but two of the Doctors trademark Piano outro's, where the ending seems about to happen, but doesn't, he even throws in a Gershwin quote at the end as well. Jools Holland (ex Squeeze and now a UK music show presenter) guests on '24 Hours A Day, 365 A Year' playing some trademark Boogie Woogie, while the Doctor plays Guitar.
   
   Amongst the backing musicians are some very classy guys. Alvin Tyler is on Tenor Sax and Ronnie Cuber (a very good Jazz player) is on Baritone Sax.
   
   If you're interested in New Orleans music this is a great fun album to own. Sadly it appears to have gone out of print now so you need to get hold of any copy you can asap.



2. Dr. John once again proves he is the boss with the hot sauce, and one of the great live jazz/funk keyboard performers of all-time. His live recordings are so good, that his studio recordings are often overlooked. His unmistakable New Orleans drawl is one of kind, making this release his best live performance ever. The tunes are rocking, with takes on "Tipitina", "Such a Night", Right Place Wrong Time", "Down By The Riverside Medly", and "Goodnight Irene", which is an atomic finale. Don't pass up an opportunity to see this cat live if you ever get the chance, because he truly is a rock/jazz/funk treasure. "Trippin'Live" is one of the best get up and have fun recordings that I have ever heard, and ranks as quite possibly Dr. Johns greatest live album ever. Don't miss this gem.



3. The music on this live CD is spectacular, as satisfying as anything Mac has ever recorded. But I'm downgrading this to a 3 stars because of the horrible decision by the producer to have the first minute of every song destroyed by having a superimposed recording of Dr. John verbally giving us his thoughts about the song. The first minute of the actual music as a result remains only a distant fade in the background. And for me, the instrumental introduction of the song, where the doctor is playing his butt off, is often the best. Mac gets an A+ for his efforts; the producer gets an F for his bonehead move.



4. This is a great live CD which really captures the versatility of Dr. John (he even plays guitar on this album). The songs are great all the way through-not a bad song (or story) on the album. Buy this album is you like New Orleans Funk Blues. Buy this album if you like music at all. Buy this album if you want to know what music is. Just buy it!!



5. If you like music in any way whatsoever, you'll LOVE this album! It's got a load of stuff on it, and it's not all 7 bar blues stuff, it's got a good mixture.

5 comments about Live In Boston, Vol. 2.

1. After listening to volume 1, I was absolutely blown away. I immediately ordered a copy of Volume 2, hoping for it to be every bit as amazing as volume 1, but now that I finally have it, I can't help but feel disappointed. It's not because the band is low on energy. Far from it. The problem is that Volume two showcases Jeremy Spencer's work the way Volume one showcased Peter Green and Danny Kirwan's.
   
   The show starts off with the beautiful guitar interplay of Peter Green and Danny Kirwan on "World In Harmony." A lighter number that changes up with a rougher bluesy sound for a few minutes before softening up again for the ending. They follow this up with a devastating performance of "Oh Well". Lasting just under 3 minutes, it's short but oh-so-sweet, with some great lead played by Danny. "Rattlesnake Shake" comes next, nearly the same as the version from Volume 1, but a little less organized and a little more free form jam.
   
   After these three songs, they turn the set over to Jeremy Spencer, and it goes downhill from here. Jeremy goes into a couple blues covers, he does a little 50s doo wop imitation thing that was probably better to watch than listen to, and he finishes off with a Little Richard tune. The songs aren't bad, but they just don't come close to touching the unique skill of Green and Kirwan.
   
   After this, they turn it back over to Green for a song, but instead of doing one of his own he decides to finish off the show with a cover of "Jenny, Jenny". Not bad, but not enough to recover what could have been another amazing performance.
   This isn't the last song on the disc, however. The band gets back onstage for an encore jam, featuring Eric Clapton and Joe Walsh. It's a pretty good jam that sort of peeters out after about 12 minutes.
   
   Overall, not a bad CD, but not that great either. It starts off strong for the first 3 songs, and never quite gets back up there after that.



2. More Mac Attack!

   This second volume of 3 from the band's 1970 run at the Boston Tea Party is just as strong as the 1st volume of tracks.

   You can just feel the energy in these tracks with the first 3 being the highlights. The jam at the end is pretty tasty as well - as well as the steaming cover of Little Richard's Keep On Knocking.

   Awesome!!

   Bottom Line: Forget about picking one volume -- get them ALL!!!




3. Peter Green-integrity and simplicity,McVie / Fleetwood - a fabulous rhythm section and-oh!-what a stupendous drummer M Fleetwood is/was on this night(Rattlesnake Shake,for example)-McVie is 1st class too but it is sometimetimes hard to hear him but you know he is going at it in his own unique manner (I'm confident in John-OK ?)-plus the young Kirwan(well hired Peter) and the delightful Jeremy Spencer(described in the liner notes to this triple set as a bit of a rock and roll afficionado / Elmore James copyist but just listen to track 4's Stranger Blues and hear JS's exuberance and -in my view- you've already hit 1 of the at leat 10 highlights of this magical groove).. if you have the edition in my paw: Vol 2SMMCD 556 on Snapper Music then you have a precious -remixed in near the original concert order-event in your ears. A band at the apogee of its form. Thank you all and thanks for still playing. For similar "exuberance" try remixes of Who Live At Leeds, Frank Zappa's Hot Rats and anything by Humble Pie,Foo Fighters and Eddie Cochran ...I could go on....



4. Capturing Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac at the height of their powers, Live at the Boston Tea Party Volume Two features the superb guitar interplay of Danny Kirwan and Peter Green. This edition features a 28 minute version of Rattlesnake Shake that burns.

   Featuring one previously unreleased track (the encore jam featuring Joe Walsh whose band at the time The James Gang opened for FM), this astonishing album has never been heard this clear before. Nick Watson has remixed and remastered these classic recordings using the High Definition Compact Disc technology that has improved so many marginal (and not so marginal) sounding albums.

   Highly recommended.




5. At first I was a Doubting Thomas, having weathered some of this material in the form of bootlegs and previously inferior CD incarnations. But these tapes have been cleaned up and run through the HDCD process. Volume 2 contains the highest of highs while Volume 1 as a set is more consistent. If you start with Volume 2 (I haven't yet heard Volume 3, the final chapter), you'll be amazed at the first 30+ minutes in which Peter Green and Danny Kirwin really go at it GDead-style. Simply a vital piece of rock n roll history. Stevie who?