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El Paso
Dec. 7, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Lyrically precise, energetic playing, and everyone sounds like they're enjoying themselves. What more could you ask for on this one?
3
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

The shorter versions need love to, and this one hits all the sweet spots.
2
Drums
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

Fun and thunderous, this version has some great grooves.
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Queen Jane Approximately
Sept. 16, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Clean and confident reading with lots of personality from Phil and Vince.

Comments

Eyes Of The World
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

THE underrated Eyes. No, it's not the best. Not by a mile. But it is the most curiously underrated. If you're looking for a wonderfully unique, inspired and well-executed Eyes, this one more than delivers. The main jam is blissful and searching with wonderful if not entirely unusual contributions from each band member. But the longer things go on, the weirder things get. This is avant-garde Dead Space of the highest order. Check it out.
Good Lovin'
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

I can usually take or leave Good Lovin' when I'm listening at home, but this one fucks.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

It's fun to listen to, for sure. But this hardly stands out against the other great versions from '73 (or any other year, for that matter).
Truckin'
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

This one's got some serious sleaze going on.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

This is the "Space" jam against which all other "Space" jams should be measured. It's trippy, it's freaky and then it's gorgeous, awe-inspiring even. The band at its best.
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