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The Eleven
March 30, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

The China Cat>The Eleven sequence was always very cool and this one burns hot and fast. Don't wanna just put all of 'em up here, but this is a cooker.
5
Dark Star
March 30, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

A short little gem: Nice clear solo ideas and tight ensemble playing with that bursting-at-the-seams energy from the Anthem era.
2
The Other One
March 30, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

It's '68 and the boys are on fire. This one pins you to the wall all its the sharp turns and jagged explosiveness. Hard pschedelic rock.
7
The Eleven
April 21, 1969
The Ark

So blisteringly hot. All three Ark '69 shows are brilliant, but this is the clearest example of their brilliance on Eleven.
4
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 15, 1971
Hill Auditorium

Just listened to it 4x in a row, something I never do. The whole intense Playin' universe packed into under 7min. Could be my favourite '71.

Comments

Eyes Of The World
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Great show all around.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Nice exploration of China's melodic themes before moving into the Riderish jam.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

A strong version starting an epic epic show.
Spanish Jam
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Combined Dark Star and Spanish jam.
Spanish Jam
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

I count this as a Dark Star jam as much as a Spanish Jam. DS melodic themes appear in the first minute and recur throughout.