Review 1 of 2

randyleepublic writes:

5of 5 Stars

I've never heard it, BUT if it is even a shadow of the show I saw on the same tour, in Albuquerque of all places, even a shadow, then it has got to be one of the premier rock show recordings of all times. The show I saw was the most increadible display of pure, positive, high energy fun imaginable. From the moment they took the stage, I started dancing like a maniac and didn't stop until the end. The Ox was spot on, doing these "sweep chords" that are inimitable. Daltry was hitting every note and tossing his empty cocktail glasses behind the amps where you could hear them break. Townsend was rocking as hard as he could to not let himself get upstaged by the Ox, so it was guitar heaven. He was improvising these beautiful solos, and slamming the power chords like nobody but he can do, when he's in the mood. He was in the moood. Zak is a great drummer, but the other reviewer needs to go to Utube, and check out some classic live Who to see what Moon was capable of before allowing that there's even a possiblity that Zak is better than Moon at his best. Hell, from what I read, Zak learned to drum, not from Ringo, but from hanging out with the Who when he was a kid. Eh, who knows? Anyway, the point is that the 3 founders were at their peak that night, Zak was way more than competent, Bundrik was his machine-like self, and besides Zak they didn't even break a sweat, so I would guess the whole tour must have been in the same vein.

Thanks and eternal gratitude to Ms. Lauren Hammer, Number One Who Fan, for selling me the ticket to the show. I'll never forget it.

Apr 26, 2008 14:58:43

Review 2 of 2

shumamj writes:

5of 5 Stars

The Who's concert shows were dominant from 1970-1976. From there on, it was very often a hit or miss experience. Being a devout Who fan, every show seemed special, but I could always understand why peripheral concert attendees walked away without sharing the same feeling of exuberance that I felt. Sometimes Townshend seemed bored or tired from multiple demons, Daltrey's voice was ragged from the necessities of the tunes he sang, Moon was...well Moon, and Entwistle was the best bass player on the planet that nobody noticed. After listening to the Who over the years, however, you were always waiting for those rare times when the surviving members called back their critical essence. Townshend would become inspired and when necessary...angry. Daltrey would call back his youth...and his volume and range. Entwistle would be noticed for his genius. And Moon...well, he's dead. But, Ringo Starr's son is probably better. On this CD, all cylinders hit in time. Turn it up to "11" with a bit of distortion, and enjoy.

Mar 11, 2006 19:06:10