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Uncle Blunt | Mankato, Minnesota | 01/16/2006

(2 out of 5 stars)

"When I'm looking for a cd and i'm reading the reviews. I look for the "not so good" reviews, because they wouldn't lie about not enjoying a cd. Unlike people who are so in love with a band, that they can't tell a bad cd when they hear one. And yes i love the Dead, but come on now, call a spade a spade. So here is my review.



I disagree with some that the sound is great. Good, maybe great no. To me the music sounded like it was recorded far away (if that makes any sense) it wasn't clear and the crowd isn't felt on this cd.



I would give it one star, mainly because compared to ALL the other Dead live cd's, this one is pretty bad. Without Pigpen, I feel that the Dead lost some of their soul and blues feel. Call me old fashion but where's that soulful organ, that i love so much. A little less piano, a little more organ.



Get Ladies and Gentlemen...The Grateful Dead Live from the Fillmore East 1971 4 disc set that is way worth the money. Trust me, I wouldn't lie about it.



For real this 2 disc set isn't worth the money. I would take it back and get any different live cd if I could, but i can't return it. I opened it.



Uncle Blunt"