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In transition

Michael E. Herbert | 11/20/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This Feb 4th 1967 concert finds QMS in good form, evolving into the band that produced 2 fine albums over the next 2 years. Still a five piece, still plenty of R&B covers, Cippolina is in fine form and rest of the band's advancing musicianship seems to have left Murrays vocals behind. In about two thirds of this performance, the band sound like the four-piece they would become later that year when Murray departed. The guitar work is not quite up to the standard of '68 QMS, but it's close. Interestingly, they back Dino Valenti for three numbers as he guests between prison spells. If you like the music of the four-piece,'68 QMS the best, this concert is a good addition to a regrettably small body of recorded work."

Great addition to library

Nicholas Papamarcos | 03/31/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is very enjoyable and a great example ofr early QMS. There are a number of never officially released songs here that will please the fan base. It should be remembered that this is more bootleg ( not an insult to we collectors and not to be confused ,as the RIAA likes to do, with a pirate copy) than megacompany release so the sound while excellent will put off those who expect perfection. If you really want more than the little that has been available of this period pick it up before someone bans it."