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 Best yet from this incarnation April 30, 2012
Written by DocBobster
This is splendid stuff -- just what I always hope for in a live set. Everyone was extremely creative this night; every tune is filled with nice surprises and little experiments. Fripp, Wallace, and Collins were very adept at jazz. I miss that aspect of the early Crimso; Robert seemed to develop an allergy to anything hinting of jazz after the 1970s.
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Islands in the stream Thu., Nov 8, 2012
Posted by: emperornobody
What a find. I never knew this existed until a few days ago and couldn’t download the FLACs fast enough... possibly the definitive live set from this outfit (this + Summit Studios Read more
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An excellent recording all around Sun., Sep 23, 2012
Posted by: jeffoaster
First off - the sound on this one is brilliant. The playing is astonishing and shows just how good of a player Mel Collins is.
Two things that really standout out: The Improv (which would soon be replaced by Groon in Read more
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Wonderful! Tue., May 22, 2012
Posted by: JohnSmallwood
Five stars indeed all the way, both in terms of sonic quality and performance. The arrangement of Formentera Lady/The Sailor’s Tale is very interesting and takes unexpected twists and turns, and even Read more
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A must have ! Sat., May 5, 2012
Posted by: beebfader1
This is a superb recording of a band at the top of their game, trying out `Islands’ material and more. `Sailor’s Tale’ has an incredible guitar solo from Fripp, and there is a pretty wonderful half hour improv covering Read more
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Excellent ***** Mon., Apr 30, 2012
Posted by: MikeLockyer
What a pleasure this recording is - high quality throughout and very jazzy.
Currently my favourite live recording
Many thanks and hoping for more
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Best yet from this incarnation Mon., Apr 30, 2012
Posted by: DocBobster
This is splendid stuff -- just what I always hope for in a live set. Everyone was extremely creative this night; every tune is filled with nice surprises and little Read more
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Superb +++++ Wed., Apr 25, 2012
Posted by: fripprob
I Agree --- Absolutely Superb all around!! Another great show & recording from this oft critizied incarnation of K C !! These jazzy readings are infectious and apt to spread--so watch Read more
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superb Tue., Apr 24, 2012
Posted by: Wilbert
Superb recordings, beautiful and clear sound, except for the leaking VCS3 during vocals parts (The letter). The first half improvisation is pure jazz. The greatness of this incarnation hereby prooved once again, one of the best version Read more
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