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 The Mighty Crim isn't dead! May 16, 2010
Written by Slipstream
If it weren’t for the odd mix I’d give this show a six-star rating, but I felt that it had to be reduced to a "mere" five...
Let’s face it, King Crimson’s flame delayed to begin to catch that night, however, when it did, the boys simply nailed the setlist with intense fury and power, problably to recover the lost time. Gavin Harrison proved to be a fine addition to the band, specially because his playing matches Pat’s and yet, it’s different, complementing the sound and leaving more room for Mastelotto to use triggers and samples.
Levin isn’t Gunn, and for anyone who’s expecting Gunn’s parts being exactly the same with Levin, disappointment is the word. Tony embraces Trey’s parts but, instead of trying to reproduce them, he gives ’em his own arrangement and interpretation.
Robert and Adrian are somewhat low and seemingly absent on some points, yet, that doesn’t mean you won’t hear them or their soloing. The balance is very good and, instead of being claustrophobic and only focusing on guitar, you get to hear every nuance of every member equally clear.
For me, high points include the extended "Sleepless", the reinvigorated "Larks’ Tongues In Aspic - Part II", the "Red" with a Chapman Stick, the insaner-than-normal "Indiscpline" and the soundscape in the end of "Coda: Marine 475"...
Some reviewers complained about the clear coldness of the band that night. Welcome to the Soundboard World! Soundboard recordings are like this, you could record even a King Crimson 1973 show or a System Of A Down 2001 gig and it would still sound weak. The fault is of the soundboard and not of the band...
Well, probably, the previous shows have a bigger sense of uncertainty and the latter shows are best performed, but this one balances both, it has some uncertainties (specially during "The ConstruKction Of Light") and is finelly played, also, it is forceful and strong. So, why complain about the other 2008 shows not being available while you can delight yourself with this one?
Buy it! It’s a good one!
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A nice welcome back Sun., Sep 7, 2008
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’greatest hits’ tour. Can’t wait for new material and improvs from this version of the bands.
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