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This Rockpile live in concert collection was originally circulated on bootleggers 'Great Live Records' (GLR 9235). It is in fact an edit from two concerts, predominately the latter part of two gigs, both most likely to have been recorded in New York, USA, towards the end of Rockpile's fourth USA tour. Source: Most likely from two FM broadcasts, King Biscuit Flower Hour recorded their final tour show, (however this specific concert does not appear on their site), so their is some guessing on the set list sources below, (any music detectives out there who know more?). Sound Quality: FM stereo, all good listenable standard, you will note a change in audio levels on the last four tracks. Genre: Rock, Rockabilly, Pub Rock. Set: Ten songs split over two gigs. Set List: (Probable Palladium New York 20th August 1979) 1. Crawling From The Wreckage 3:03 2. Girls Talk 3:34 3. Cruel To Be Kind 3:07 4. I Hear You Knocking 2:29

Having taken a rather long break from this site for the latter part of last year, I still have a rather sizable backlog of musical recommendations to share, however lets start with something brand spanking new ! Pree , (pictured) led by May Tabol (formerly of Le Loup) emerged onto the DC (USA) music scene with a 'string of compelling and intimate shows' during the summer of 2008. The Washington Post describe them as 'a cross between Joanna Newsom and Modest Mouse' , for my part I would also relate them to Regina Spektor, however all of that said, they have a unique sound, and to put it simply, having listened to their forthcoming release last night, they are superb. Their debut release 'A Chopping Block' (5 song EP), is officially released on March 24th. Take a listen to 'In The Parlor' for a flavour of this exciting band. Listen: MP3: In The Parlor Web Link: My Space Pre-Order - Kora Records Amazing Baby are currently mixing their debut album in New

This is Steppenwolf live in London, at some point in the summer of 1972. This concert has circulated on vinyl and Cd as 'Five Fingered Discount'. Source: Possibly soundboard, however the recording sounds more like FM, sorry cannot confirm. Sound Quality: Stereo 320kbps mp3 (Good clean sound). Genre: Rock, from 60's psychedelic to Boogie and Blues. Set: Edited to 45.30 minutes - vinyl album running length, there are a few 'harsh' edits between some tracks. Set List: 01. Magic Carpet Ride 3:47 02. Sookie Sookie 3:28 03. Five Finger Discount 4:38 04. Hey Lawdy Mama 3:40 05. The Pusher 3:51 06. News I Can Use 5:05 07. Monster 9:03 --> a) Monster --> b) Suicide --> c) America 08. Nothin Like It 3:52 09. Hot Summer Night 3:18 10. Born To Be Wild 4:43 Links: Official web site HERE . Comments: There are few details regarding this particular concert. John Kay toured Europe as The John Kay Band in 1972, and also as Steppenwolf on the

This is a very good copy of the classic Mott The Hoople bootleg, known on a double (original version vinyl) album as 'Rest In Peace' and on CD as 'Flash And Crash'. The 'boot' notes suggest the concert recording was performed on the 13th April, however the poster from the gig, gives the concerts (matinee and evening or was it evening and very late evening?) as Friday 12th April 1974, perhaps they performed over two days at this venue. The venue itself, was definitely the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, USA. Whatever! it was a long time ago, mind you, the support act seems familiar... Source: FM Radio Broadcast (stereo local station). Sound Quality: Very good - and as I understand from CD rip, hey just listen). Genre: Rock, Hard and Boogie, Glam Rock (ouch I hate that expression). Set: Not complete. This version of the show was edited to accommodate the Cd's running time, and omits the Jupiter intro, Here Comes Th

This is The Sugarcubes , arguably Iceland's most successful 'contemporary' music band, and as I am sure you already know, inclusive of Bjork , who within and outside of Iceland, has gone on to even greater musical success. Recorded at Manchester University Student's Union, Manchester, England on the 14th May 1988, this is part of The Sugarcubes gig that night, that was then broadcast on BBC Radio One. Source: FM Radio Broadcast (BBC Radio). Sound Quality: Very Good stereo 'off air' recording, converted to 320kbps mp3 quality. Genre: Alternative Rock, popular in both Europe and on USA College radio at the time. Set: Live recording for BBC Radio - as I understand part of the nights gig. (Total playing time 29:48 minutes). Set List: 1.Motorcrash. 2.Tidal Wave. 3.Planet. 4.Deus. 5.Traitor. 6.Water. 7.Sick For Toys. 8.Birthday. 9.Delicious Demon. Band Line Up: Björk Guðmundsdóttir (vocals, keyboards) Einar Örn Benediktsson (vocals, trumpet) Sigtryggur Baldursson

This is Midnight Oil performing live at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London, on the 23rd June 1993. Source: Soundboard. Sound Quality: Excellent stereo at 192kbps Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock. Set: Live acoustic performance, duration of recording: 00:53:54 Set List: 01 - Feeding Frenzy 02 - The Dead Heart 03 - My Country 04 - Blue Sky Mine 05 - Sell My Soul 06 - Truganini 07 - Warakurna 08 - Short Memory 09 - Beds Are Burning 10 - Earth And Sun And Moon Band Line Up: Bones Hillman: Bass, Vocals Martin Rotsey: Guitars, Vocals Robert Hirst : Drums, Vocals Peter Garrett: Lead Vocals Jim Moginie: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals Links: The official (record label) site HERE , and another comprehensive Wikipedia entry HERE . Comments: This concert first surfaced as a bootleg in September 1993, titled 'Acoustic 1993'. The recording was notable for the excellent sound quality, which for acoustic sets makes all the difference. Midnight Oil are o

This is Steve Earle & The Train Band live in concert at the Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA, USA, on the 30th November 1995. Source: Very low generation copy of stereo soundboard recording. Sound Quality: Excellent (very clean, slightly remastered when transferred to digital). Genre: From Country to Rock (very diverse & hard to categorise at times in his career). Set: Full concert including encores. Set List: Part One: 1. Mystery Train Part II 2. Hometown Blues 3. The Devil's Right Hand 4. Tom Ames' Prayer 5. Angel Is The Devil 6. Sometimes She Forgets 7. You Know The Rest 8. Goodbye 9. Band intros 10. The Other Kind 11. My Old Friend The Blues 12. Someday 13. South Nashville Blues 14. Ellis Unit One Part Two: 1. I Ain't Ever Satisfied 2. Rivers Of Babylon (Dowe/McNaughton) 3. Nothin' Without You 4. When Will We Be Married? (Trad) 5. Ruby Ridge (Rowan) * 6. Free Mexican Air Force (Rowan) * 7. I'm Looking Through You (Lennon/McCartney) 8. White Freight L