With Dangerous Curves and Frying Pan back as the inseparable and, it must be said, unstoppable show-openers out of the way, Belew reflects a moment on George Harrison who had died the previous day. EleKtriK has a slightly woozy lilt to it in the picking sections but rocks with confidence in the crunching sections, and TCOL bounces along with a real spring in its step. Thela and Elephant Talk seems especially energised, providing a brisk detour back to 80s Crim. An ET correspondent noted at the time that “Adrian Belew seemed the most profoundly changed since '81. His overall performance was somehow different...He really came across not only as the "showman" of the band, but I would have to say more of a "co-leader"...Confident, brilliant, and in full control...Pat Mastelotto and Trey Gunn both proved themselves to be the right men for their respective jobs. They both played so flawlessly that their presence while visually overshadowed, proved to be the perfect counterpoint to their band mates. ...Then there was Bob... People, anyone concerned about age issues affecting his ability to entertain need say no more. NOBODY PLAYS GUITAR LIKE ROBERT FRIPP. NOBODY EVER HAS, NOBODY EVER WILL. The man is simply one of a kind. I have seen 3 KC concerts in my life (Finney Chapel, '81, League of Crafty Guitarists, Odeon club, '91, and this one) and each of these shows were exhilarating in a totally unique way that is very hard to describe...but totally attributable to the mastery of Robert Fripp. Another unforgettable performance and another high point in my life.”
With Dangerous Curves and Frying Pan back as the inseparable and, it must be said, unstoppable show-openers out of the way, Belew reflects a moment on George Harrison who had died the previous day. EleKtriK has a slightly woozy lilt to it in the picking sections but rocks with confidence in the crunching sections, and TCOL bounces along with a real...