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 Through sonic mud, darkly May 18, 2010
Written by DeVito
I’ve always wondered why Earthbound was ever released . . . maybe Fripp was in a mood to commit rock ’n’ roll suicide? I agree that Mel Collins’ contributions are the highlight of this concert, but they only manage to elevate it above the level of "unlistenable" (that is, above Earthbound). For my money better versions of Schizoid Man, Sailor’s Tale, and especially Groon than those on Earthbound, but overall there’s more sonic murk than music here. Try to focus on Collins and what’s audible of Fripp, grit your teeth against the distorted thudding and booming on the bottom end, and go along for the ride.
--Chris DeVito
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Through sonic mud, darkly Tue., May 18, 2010
Posted by: DeVito
I’ve always wondered why Earthbound was ever released . . . maybe Fripp was in a mood to commit rock ’n’ roll suicide? I agree that Mel Collins’ contributions are the highlight of this concert, but they only manage Read more
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Shock Treatment Mon., May 17, 2010
Posted by: dubhthaigh
Among the more interesting parts of this recording are the shock treatments delivered with increasing intensity as firt Burrell, and then Fripp attempt an accomodation with the PA system. The last one leaves one hanging for a Read more
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Great Mel's On Fire Wed., May 12, 2010
Posted by: Andrewn
Blimey says Edward Boring, not another concert from that version of King Crimson, but no, this line up represents a time that cannot be recreated so each surviving concert is indeed Read more
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