Polydor reissue of the 1976 Island album (ILPS 9444). After Polydor took over the distribution for E.G. Records from Island in UK they continued to reissue a large part of of the Island/EG catalogue, most of the time resluting in upgraded audio. Haven't had the Island original of this for at least a decade and can't recall how that sounded, but when listening now this has to be an update. Big and crystal clear with very fine separation for a live take and if it weren't for the public noise most of the time borderline studio quality. I don't mean any disrespect to the other skilled musicians participating, all doing a superb job, but for me this is all about Eno and Manzanera. I get alternate versions of "Baby's On Fire", "Third Uncle", "Sombre Reptiles" "Miss Shapiro" and "Diamond Head", coupled with smashing covers of "Tomorrow Never Knows" and "You Really Got Me". Larger part vocals by Eno and excellent guitar work by Manzanera. Most of the time I forget it's a stage performance and just hear a well produced psych/art rock album. In some cases that could be a bad thing if you lose the live feeling, but here it works just fine. Favorite tracks - "T.N.K." and "East Of Asteroid". Issued and reissued on vinyl, cassette and CD all over the world through the years. UK 2012 CD and 2-LP reissue (Expression Records EXPCD 3/VIN180LP22) both with lots of bonus live cuts. First UK vinyl reissue had label as shown here and fully laminated cover. (ÄNÖ*)(LYBÖ*)(FÖF*)
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