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HOUSE OF THE BLUES

no label HOB 001/002 [T-550]

(1) House Of Blues (Atlanta, GA); August 3, 1996 (line)
(2) Wolf Trap (Vienna, VA); August 24, 1997 (line)
(3) Ardent Studios (Memphis, TN); May 24, 1994

Tracklist: (1) To Be Alone With You, Shake Sugaree, All Along The Watchtower, You're A Big Girl Now, It Takes A Lot To Laugh, Silvio, Boots Of Spanish Leather, Ballad Of Hollis Brown, Don't Think Twice, Maggie's Farm, She Belongs To Me, Highway 61 Revisited, Alabama Getaway, My Back Pages, Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
(2) Roving Gambler, Tangled Up In Blue, Cocaine Blues
(3) My Blue-Eyed Jane [w/Emmylou Harris]

DEEP: The Atlanta recording seems to be taken from a videotape of the show and is excellent - full, spacious sound that really "breathes," nice separation, distinct instrumentation and upfront vocals that come through crisp and clear. Very well balanced with a nice bottom end; some video hiss barely detracts and is easily alleviated with a bit of the eq). Crowd noise is at a minimum and in the background. The fun and sheer enjoyment at playing shines through on every track. Overall, a top notch performance and sound to match - a real treat.