What does it sound like?:
A mixture of old and new from the current seven piece line-up, recorded on last year’s US tour. A slightly odd mix at first listen which takes a little while to get attuned to – needs four or five listens to ‘get it’. Sadly only 41 minutes worth, but the band sound in fine form – Mel Collins in particular is at the top of his game here.
What does it all *mean*?
Good to hear a few pieces that have rarely been performed live (and one never previously), and it’s nice to hear rejuvenated takes on old favourites such as Sailors Tale and Starless.
Goes well with…
Probably not for the uninitiated, but if you’re a fan this is a must have memento of the three drummer line-up – and of course Fripp’s guitar work is as impeccable and challenging as ever.
Release Date:
Might suit people who like…
Whets the appetite for the UK dates later in the year !
It really is too short, comes across as more of a sampler than anything else. It is very good though.
We all know that a 20 disc box set with 5.1 mixes, rehearsals, DVD video and souvenir sawdust from the Orpheum floor will be released in a few months…
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Blast, any advice on the best options out of the various 30th, 40th etc. versions of the back catalogue?
Okay, here’s mi ‘umble opinion/experience:
Bought the Larks’ box as I have such an affinity with it. Extra audio, vidaeo and outtakes are great but the 9 or 11 other discs are just dust collecters. When Red came out I knew I didn’t need another (even bigger) box of substandard bootleg shite, so I bought the 2 disc edition. Same goes for Starless and Bible Black and Islands. They do me fine and snoud very nice, but they allas did.
I’m a sucker for KC sans Sunshine Band. 😉
Hi Lando, nice to see you again, I’ll have a long hard think about this and get back to you.
Thank you kindly. i found the various options a bit bewildering tbh. I trust you are keeping well, sir?