06.22.93
Lollapalooza
Source:
Analog --- Sony ECM-909 > Sony
WM-D3
MP3
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Notes:
Very interesting recording. There
seems to be 2 common versions of this source. One has a lot of tape hiss + an
extra song "Crawl Away" from an unverified date & the other seems to be from
a low generation source & has just the performance from this date. Thus the
explanation for 2 disc times. Although there is a layer of crowd talking coats
the recording, there are many tapers 'these days' that can get as good a
recording from their equipment. Tool is very -on- as well, it seems that they
were like, 'well - we really only may get one chance to play in front of a crowd
so lets give it everything we have. This is a stage when they really had
something to prove to the American audiences. Very nice capture of that fact...
I find the most interesting aspect of this recording is that 1960's acid-guru
Dr. Timothy Leary walks onto stage with them & speaks before Swamp Song.
This recording is not rare nor is it exceptional. Definitely this is a good
recording to enjoy but is not exceptional by default. One thing that I find
interesting is how this recording ended up on the "Sober" bootleg recording.
Interesting. I wonder if this is the product of the taper of
06.23.93? one
thing to realize it that there are numerous different rips of this recording
floating around from either bootleg recordings or MP3 or bad CD burns. Watch
out.
Notes: by - Ryan A:
This is one of the better early
Tool recordings, and is taken from an old boot entitled 'Sober '93.' It's
surprisingly good for a Lolla '93 recording. Sharp sound with a full bottom end.
There's quite a bit of crowd though. On the upside, it's interesting to hear the
comments on a relatively unknown band. Always the asshole who yells 'Freebird'
though. It is a scorching Lollapalooza / Undertow performance. And Timothy Leary
even makes a stage appearance and introduces them as the band of the next
decade! More on the recording source: there are 2 shows on the Sober '93 boot,
this one and 4.19.93 Santa Clara. They were later split apart on separate discs
to more accurately identify them when trading around. Galen's hissy source has
Crawl Away tacked onto the end. My source, with a disc time of 45:23 and minimal
analogue hiss, has Sweat tacked onto the end. I have to assume the songs at the
end are from 4.19.93, but I'm not sure. Point is, there is a variety of versions
out there. Just be sure to get a clean burn and non-mp3 source
Learyism:
"This is the band of the next
decade." -
Dr. Timothy Leary
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Minimal amount of
analog hiss
Fair amount of
analog hiss
Paul: "This is called Sober."
Paul: "You know what I think? Do you care what I think? Probably not but I'm going to tell you. You know what I think alternative music is? Jocks with punk rock haircuts." MJK: "What a minute, that's me."
MJK: "Sorry, Prison Sex is tomorrow. You'll have to pay 30 dollars to hear that one. On your way out, pick up a 23 dollar t-shirt. Some of you may recall a man named Timothy Leary. He's now our percussionist." Timothy Leary: "This is the band of the next decade!"
MJK: "Mehhh." (as in the sound of a sheep)
Bottom
MJK: "This is our last song. And don't forget to check out Fishbone next. They're starting probably any minute now. If you come tomorrow, come late so you miss Rage Against the Machine. hehe."
MJK: "See ya." |