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The Real USA   December 24, 2005
Written by mflaherty

No question about it, the sound quality and the performances here are top rate.  If you don’t have the cd issue of USA, there’s no reason to hesitate: buy this download.  On that I base my 5 star rating.

Less obvious is the value for those of us who have the cd.  My guess is that if you have to ask, you shouldn’t bother, while if, like many of us, you knew without thinking about it that this was one you wanted, you won’t be disappointed.

I’m among those who wanted to see this release--Cross’s contribution returned and no edits--for the USA cd.  To be fair, there would have been complaints no matter what decision was made: someone wouldn’t like it.  I agree with others who have said that the improv is nice to have, but the original edits were good choices, while the extended "Easy Money" is incredible, and may be worth the price of the download on is own.  It’s very nice to finally have the full set with the "real" violinist.


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Fan Review
great but redondant and an overview   Mon., Aug 31, 2009
Posted by: danielontheparapet
All those coming out concerts are great but it becomes redondant , even if it’s never the same excatly! The problem is that this incarnation of the band was always playing the same Read more

Fan Review
Olympia '73 review in Best   Sat., Apr 18, 2009
Posted by: calyx_AL
There was a review of this concert in the French magazine Best, by prog-friendly journalist Herve Picart. Evidently he was given some sort of setlist to base his account on, since he names two otherwise "untitled as yet" Read more

Fan Review
The Above Average Deceiver   Wed., Apr 15, 2009
Posted by: DeVito
This download is worth it for Fripp’s ripping solo on Schizoid Man. The solo opens with 60 seconds of full-on scream in Fripp’s patented FLAIL mode. After a wind-down and a brief pause, there’s a couple of minutes of Read more

Fan Review
Simply the best line-up   Mon., Apr 13, 2009
Posted by: nickroperti
I do respect the complexity and virtuosity of all King Crimson line-ups from 1980 and beyond (including the projects) but I find myself falling in and out of love with this era while never tring 72-74 incarnation, which I believe is Read more

Fan Review
False End by a Historic Band   Wed., Apr 8, 2009
Posted by: Slipstream
Although not as powerful as they used to be, the band still keeps it’s destructive and fearsome force, presenting a surprisingly inventive set. Larks’ Tongues In Aspic - Part II begins by showing what Read more

Fan Review
The Force Of The 1974 Beast   Sun., Apr 5, 2009
Posted by: Slipstream
The final gigs from the 1974 King Crimson are the most powerful and ones. However, from these performances, Asbury Park is the most tight and intense of them. Despite the tensions and wearyness, the bands shows extreme musicianship, Read more

Fan Review
In the Wake of Poseidon   Sat., Apr 4, 2009
Posted by: Horyzont
The second album of King Crimson is, as first, the most importand album in history of progressive jazz-art-rock. Read more

Fan Review
   Pittsburgh, PA   April 29, 1974
Posted by: jogrant
Fantastic!!! THe type of show I’ve been waiting for ! Only second best to Central park or maybe just as good . THe set is longer so it just might edge Read more

Fan Review
Extraordinary show   Tue., Mar 24, 2009
Posted by: Goddard
A set full of energy. Great Music, Great Band! It would be magic to see them live, but I was yet to born :) Read more

Fan Review
Hoo Hoo Dilly Cha Cha   Mon., Mar 23, 2009
Posted by: dubhthaigh
This one cooks the pasta! Yowza! Read more

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