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From Mark van Kempen of Amsterdam, Netherlands on .
This recording has the distinction of being the only 1972 concert that has been recorded in hi-fi. A rather short set, for the most part well played, with a curious jam at the end of the cd (probably originally played at the beginning of the gig as a sound check for the engineer). The best stuff on this recording has been included in the Ladies of the Road compilation, but is fun to listen to in its entirety.
Great in studio live radio broadcast
From Jerry Smith of Tacoma, Washington on .
This is a very good release and the sound is quite good. The funny thing is how few Islands songs appear here - only one. Any release starting with three Poseidon era songs and ending with The Creator Has A Master Plan has a warm spot in my heart as well as collection.
Outstanding
From Anonymous of Washington, District of Columbia on .
Wow, and I say wow again. For what I used to consider the weakest or perhaps the most awkward incarnation of King Crimson, this recording is a stunner. Not only is the sound quality the best I heard for this iteration of the band, the playing is miraculous. Doubly so considering there are no mellotrons to found here. I guess they were too much bother to bring to the radio studio? This is raw, just bass, guitar sax and drums. But despite the lack of mellotrons the band is full sounding, swings and crushes when and where it needs to. It is great from start to finish despite Ian Wallace's goofy Monty Python impression. I like it even more than the Detroit Mi and Plymouth Guildhall shows by this band which are both excellent. These guys never got the credit from me they deserved until the Collectors Club recordings became available, all are MUCH better than the somewhat lackluster Islands album. Mel Collins is an amazing jazz player, Ian Wallace is Crimso's 2nd best drummer (guess who's first) and Boz for someone who'd only played the bass for a couple of years at this point is incredible. Robert blasts and shreds. He isn't quite the guitarist he'd become in the following year but he'd made remarkable progress since 1969. In the following year he'd go from very good to amazing. I'd get this recording if I were you.
Essential listening
From Joe Prisco of Snohomish, Washington on .
The other reviewers make such good points, there's little that need be said: this release has very good sound, excellent performances (like "Groon"), and is the one live performance of this band every KC fan should hear. "If I had only one live CD of this band ..." -- you get the idea. Fortunately, there is plenty more!
"Strange Tales of the Sailors"
From linusrobinson of coast mesa, California on .
This relaxed Denver radio broadcast was once a cd bootleg entitled "Strange Tales of the Sailors"...... featuring Ian Wallace's outrageous Monty Python'esque antics.
The best live output of this band
From Anonymous of Lake In The Hills, Illinois on .
I was never a big fan of this era KC band, in retrospect largely due to (poor) sound quality of most available live recordings I had heard to date. With the Summit Studios release, it is a studio quality live gig - the best of both worlds for King Crimson.
The musicianship of the band is fantastic, very tightly attune to each other's playing. These versions of the songs are excellent, and allow for drawn out jazz-tinged explorations within then-familiar staples of their live act.
The band are clearly having fun, feeding off the audience and keeping the vibe going. In between bits - "My Hobby" - RF lets loose with a few chords of "party" music, off the cuff and perfectly musical, summing up the mood of the occasion.
Taking Crimson where they have never been
From Mike Chominski of Daly City, California on .
Terrific sound, and the best versions of Pictures Of A City and Groon that you'll ever hear! This line up has never been funkier and the jamming has never been tighter. Highly recommended!
Very Worthwhile Listen
From Craig Fazekas of West Berlin, New Jersey on .
I'm no music critic (thank goodness...) so I'll keep 'er short and to the point.
This incarnation of Crimso continues to earn the respect I long ago owed them.
Live at Summit Studios is a quality recording of four young men breaking musical barriers.
So good are they, I did not notice the lack of Mellotron until after I'd read the liner notes (provided by Ian Wallace).
Items such as this release are pushing the envelope to those who have long considered this incarnation of the band to be the weakest.
It may or may not change their minds, but at the very least, make them re-think their stance. Thank you for putting this up for public consumption, RF.
excellent sound, tight performance
From Anonymous of Lafayette, Colorado on .
This is a strong performance recorded in front of a small audience for a Denver, CO radio show. Tight instrumentals, fine vocals, exceptional sound quality. Highly recommended.
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