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Mexicali Blues
Oct. 28, 1990
Zenith

An uncommonly rich version--Jerry and Bruce both make great use of their solos while Bob, Vince, and Phil add vibrant texture throughout.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Sung passionately, played precisely. Just exactly perfect version.
3
Its All Over Now
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Unusually professional sounding for a cover. This one is nice and tight with just the right amount of bounce.
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Tennessee Jed
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

In full command of the Wall’s sonic clarity, Jerry executes on some softer, more intricate lead parts. Lovely version.
4
Little Red Rooster
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

The Brent-driven portion of the jam is downright smoldering. The rest of the band can't resist getting in on the action.
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Comments

The Other One
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

This is no perfunctory post-Space Other One. What it lacks in length it more than makes up for in intensity and focus. No one is phoning it in — Jerry is absolutely shredding, Bob is providing challenging accompaniment, the Devils are bouncing, and Brent is sprinkling creative runs all over the top. Maybe the best of the year?
Mexicali Blues
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Bill really is on fire, but so is Jerry. Clean, precise leads with interesting fills throughout. Pretty top-shelf version of what's usually a filler song.
Loser
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Yeah, the opening solo just feels botched. I love what Phil is up to though. Shame it doesn't all come together.
Caution
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Multiple heady passages, including a super bluesy Other One jam early on. Top shelf version.
Spanish Jam
April 28, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

I'm not hearing it. Very cool Space, but no Spanish Jam here
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