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After five studio albums, it was a good occasion to release this live one. A strong back catalogue of which many songs can be chosen should guarantee a good musical experience.

And this album is definitely a good one. From this very early repertoire "Captain Bobby Stout" which is an average hard/bluesy tune. Even if it was one of the best songs from their debut, I can't say that this extended version fascinates me.

"Father Of Day." from the great "Solar Fire" is somewhat emasculated here, unfortunately. The guitar solo is still a great moment but the studio version was so good (my fave out of their entire repertoire) that I could only be disappointed with this one. We'll have to wait for a (long) while to get a full version of this great song in a live rendition.

The album "Nightingales & Bombers" is featured with two numbers "Spirits In The Night" and "Time Is Right" (the weakest of this live offering IMO). Another good couple from "The Roaring Silence" showcasing "The Road To Babylon" and an excellent version of "Blinded By The Light".

From the album "Watch" (released in 78) the Dylan song "The Mighty Quinn" sounds way better than on the studio album. The final part is particularly exciting and features a superb guitar solo. A highlight.

At the end of the day, this is a good live album. I just miss some more numbers from "Solar Fire", but it must be because I am so in love with this album.

Three stars.

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