It takes the Thrang Thrang Gang a little while to find their feet at Dooleys. A certain degree of unsteadiness affects each player in turn and it’s not really until the third number in to they begin to set things alight. The fact that they were 21 of 30 dates into a gruelling American tour might have some bearing on the matter of course.
Upon listening to the gig Mister Stormy was moved to offer these observations about the League in full tow-tapping form. “For me, this tape sheds a great deal of new light on this band. I for one never under estimated the power and ability of this outfit, and this board recording really gives a true picture of the solid professional playing of these performers.
In this show, to these ears, we hear Robert play a straight ahead guitar tone with the shredding power of 73/74 Crimson, and the complexity of where the next Crimson would go. With the solid and basic playing of Sara Lee and Johnny Toobad and great interplay from Barry Andrews, this helped to crystallise and secure the next stage of King Crimson.”
