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1
Space
July 14, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

Eerie. this jerry-driven version is mired in the paranoia of imminent doom with the wink of cyberjazz. Reaches a to1-esque crater of solemn peace.
2
Looks Like Rain
July 14, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

yet another symphonic slammer. Deeply meant.
1
They Love Each Other
April 16, 1989
The Mecca

First rate. Excellent group blend, they're ready for the fireworks of the two years to follow
3
Looks Like Rain
April 18, 1982
Hartford Civic Center

80s are a goldmine for LLR's, this one wirey, lustrous and cinematic.
1
Ramble On Rose
April 18, 1982
Hartford Civic Center

welcome wink of a heel-diggingly true pure rendering. Spiky and down home like jerry and hunter's best evocations of timeless tribulation and delitez.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 13, 1983
Manor Downs

cheers my friend
Bird Song
Aug. 6, 1989
Cal Expo

exceptional version, agree with everything above. Something about 89-90 is so seismic. feels like the soundtrack for gladiators, spartans, and that type of shit while god is smiting out whole generations.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 13, 1983
Manor Downs

easily the most undervoted thing i’ve seen on this site yet. A masterpiece of the highest order.
Stella Blue
July 1, 1979
Seattle Center Coliseum

big man makes ‘em shine on this one and the boys are right there to create luscious tornadoes of catharsis behind him. this one rips
Not Fade Away
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

This one summons demonic magic!