[poicephalus]

yes, major transition period

Definitely. I'm surprised so one has mentioned that the band lost Mickey after the first show--and didn't get him back until 10/20/74.

Strangely, I'm not as much a fan of this run as many people are. It's good, though.

I have the whole run in good board quality so I haven't picked up the official release.

[Grinner]

i didn't even know that was coming out but I have an aud of that show and it is hot for sure. good call on the easy wind and smokestack, great pig

[gumbo]

I bought it not knowing it was new in search of a new cd to hear. Its nothing spectacular, but it's good dead.

[gumbo]

I bought it not knowing it was new in search of a new cd to hear. Its nothing spectacular, but it's good dead.

[weedar]

I was in a record store just looking for something,
trying hard not to buy any Dead. Then I saw it on
their Best-Sellers rack and it was too late.

Not the best live Dead I have, I much prefer the
3-CD set from the Live/Dead concerts (don't remember
the date atm), but it's cool to hear Loser and Bertha
as "new" songs - I guess it's more historic than
anything else. I get pretty hung up on the mono drum
solos though, I've never been so aware of the absence
of Mickey. The Wharf Rat isn't great.