- The N.W.R.A.
- City Hobgoblins
- Deer Park
- Impression of J. Temperance
- C ‘n’ C
- Stars on 45
- Lie Dream of a Casino Soul
- Printhead
- Winter
- Totally Wired
- Prole Art Threat
- Session Musician
- Leave the Capital
NOTES
Amazing
A stunning performance of the group from the penultimate outing on the mammoth 1981 US tour.
Smith is a playful mood – changing the words – joshing with the audience – americanising his words – chucking in the odd german phrase in.
Excellent quality sound in the most part, drums are a touch muddy in places perhaps.
The high point is an exceptional reading of “Winter” where Burns cymbal play is deft and the band crash through a muscular version of the song. But I am being too selective – every number tonight has something special about it as the group power on at mesmeric speed with all the confidence of a unit which has honed down its act to clockwork precision on a long tour. Hanley’s bass on “Deer Park” has to be heard to be believed – an exercise in dexterity that would have Bootsy Collins slapping his lips in awe.
The closing “Leave the Capital” is taken at a mesmeric amphetamine tinged pace with the Roman Shell being replaced by a Spanish one.
Highly recommended.
Great photo here with Jello Biafra looking on.