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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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Get this! Tue., Aug 26, 2008
Posted by: marsax73
I was ecstatic to hear Gavin joined the lineup and this recording is a testament to that decision. It’s great to hear some new arrangements and of course the double drumming adds Read more
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Music is Work! Mon., Aug 25, 2008
Posted by: Gilgamesh
Let’s just start off by saying that I am a fan of the music. I purchased this recording because I was curious to hear Tony Levin’s interpretation of Trey Gunn’s parts (not an easy task to Read more
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Awesome Show!! Mon., Aug 25, 2008
Posted by: metalgod666
Great live recording!! Killer performance, I can’t wait for this line up to make an album. All Hail The Crimson King!!
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King Crimson is back! Mon., Aug 25, 2008
Posted by: Caffieneman
This was an awesome show, Crim sounds just as good as they ever did. Definitely worth the price to hear from this great band again.
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KILLER! Mon., Aug 25, 2008
Posted by: HalJarvis
Get it if you attended any of the 2008 shows, get it if you WISH you could have attended any/and or all, of the 2008 shows. PERIOD. that is all, stop.It’s tasty.
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From a skeptic: SWEET Sun., Aug 24, 2008
Posted by: jacethecrowl
I was little weary of the song list here, like a warmed-over double trio set, but I was hooked from TCOL. I never thought I’d say that, because this song has always left me Read more
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Smiling about Chicago Sun., Aug 24, 2008
Posted by: theundercoverman
So, it was the drums all along. Putting two, mostly acoustic drummers together, with the usual guitarist’s wet dream of Fripp and Belew, and inviting Tony Levin to bounce around with his stick, in between the two happy couples, is Read more
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Excellent download Sun., Aug 24, 2008
Posted by: HarrySpade
The sound quality of this download is outstanding, despite a few buried guitar lines. The performance is loose yet driving, and it sounds like they’re having Read more
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Great warm up for NYC Sat., Aug 23, 2008
Posted by: magma2
Caught the NYC 17th show. Drove down from Virginia and well worth the effort. The last show of a very short tour of one of the best bands in Read more
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a disapointment Sat., Aug 23, 2008
Posted by: orrason
I have been reading the reviews of "great shows" and immediately purshased the live recordings. My favorite TCOL has to work to make me happy. It did not this time. The version here is very rusty, unthight and the important Read more
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