Liquid fire jamming

Super tight, and funky version. Contender for best of 84'.

This estimated prophet is wild, intense, and as wicked as they come. With Branford Marsalis, the jam is almost as cosmic as a Dark Star.

As is the case with nearly all 1977 versions, this Samson and Delilah is huge and each member provides an energetic presence.

Early version of the song, but definitely finding its way nicely, a great mellow version that is jammed 10+ min.

This version is known for the unique and rewarding detour from the usual Help>Slip>Franklins configuration to the Help>Slipknot>Drums>Samson>Slipknot> Franklins setup. Samson is typically not one of my favorite songs, but they really tear this version up, and it works, albeit surprisingly. The real treat here, however, comes in the form of the transition out of the Samson into the Slipknot, its smooth and super unexpected. The Slipknot is an intricate complex and looping rendition which certainly helps solidify this whole suites contention. But, what appears to me the highlight of the entire thing is the Franklins, which is just absolutely smokin', I believe it is voted #1 on the Franklin's Tower individual page.

Garces, yeah I see that now, but they all deserve to be on here anyway, so I guess the statement still makes sense. Great show all around.

Fall 77' was in my opinion nearly on par with the spring. Excellent performances throughout the whole tour. However, the season seems to be underrated unfortunately, and some great shows have been pulled from the archive because of the Road Trips release. This Half Step is powerful and contains a huge bridge jam, which is the portion of the song in which I judge the harshest, and listen the closest to.

Dark and full of shadowy undertones. Slow meandering, and stomping, rhythmic, and bouncing. Sweeping and capturing. The imagery is vivid and powerful, deserves consideration for top 10.

Outstanding Half-Step, needs votes now.