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Victim Or The Crime
Aug. 16, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Don't really get why this ranked high...I mean, it's a neat sandwich, but not a great version of the tune.
Standing On The Moon
March 20, 1992
Copps Coliseum

Just finshed listening to like 9 SOTM back to back for a compilation I'm doing...Aside from the minor vocal flub around 4m30s in..this version is perfect. Brent...jesus...the subtle accents and overlays are nothing short of magical. Jerry is clear, pronounced, in tune and actually feeling it throughout the entire song. The end solo might not be the flashiest, but what makes it, for me, is the notes that AREN'T played... Just my opinion, but this should be in the top slot for sure
Estimated Prophet
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

As much as I loved the jammed-out 78s, they do, and always do, have a lot of weak spots and points where Jerry, Bob or Keith lose the thread entirely.... Not so with "Ol' Faithful". Is this show somewhat of a meme? Sure it is...but it didn't get that way by being anything less than legendary. This is, objectively and without exception, the best version of Estimated ever played.
Mason's Children
Jan. 24, 1970
Honolulu Civic Auditorium

Gotta disagree...this one is suuuper tight, but 12/28/69 has way more energy and some guitarwork that leaves this version feeling flat. chalking the ranking up to accessibility.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Oct. 31, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Surprised to see this one so low, hell of a show
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