Jefferson Airplane - Sweeping Up the Spotlight Live at Fillmore East 69
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Free Music Review: Balanced sounds
Hit: 5 Stars
I own or have listened to just about everything out there by this act. This recording stands out as being balls to the wall energy. This is what I think of when I ponder this band. The recording is well balanced and you can pop the headphones on...turn it up...lay back...and be taken to a different level of music then most other bands in this era were capable of taking the listener. I have heard many poorly balanced live recordings that are hardly worth a listen...enough to discourage most eardrums. But there is something about the live gems like this that keep me a devoted fan. Some other worthwhile listens are Bless It's Pointed Little Head, the Loves You box set has some good live stuff on it, especially on disc 1 and 3. Live at the Fillmore East has some truly great recordings on it as well however it IS a bit spotty and disproportionate. I have heard some nice recordings off of Cleared For Takeoff as well (one of the best most cryptic versions of Plastic Fantastic Love i've yet to hear, the band chemistry is profound)Free Music Review: Supersonic!!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
Since Bless Its Pointed Little Head, which, as far as I am concerned, is the best live album EVER, I've been waiting for another live album from Jefferson Airplane. And, until now, it has been hit and miss - mostly misses. 20 Seconds over Winterland - hmmm - well, it was the end afterall (and I'm still waiting to get Last Flight, the expanded show - so my thoughts on that album are still out) The few live "extras" placed on expanded CD versions of classic Jefferson Airplance are only a tease. 1999's Live at the Filmore East was good - but had a rather murky sound. I kept thinking I was listening to the show behind a wall. This release is what I've been waiting for!!! Son of Bless Its Pointed Little Head. I got the CD on Friday, today is Monday - I haven't stopped listening to it all weekend and I'm playing it now at work. There is no let down - great sound, great show, great CD. Dangerous?!? Try Thermonuclear!Free Music Review: All the old fans have come to the same conclusion
Hit: 5 Stars
Hi Airplane people:
Those looking for another CD to build the Airplane collection will be very pleased with the "Sweeping Up The Spotlight" release. A couple of minor things should have been taken care of. The liner notes are way too short and there is no mention if the songs come from November 28th or 29th of 69.
Some of the tracks have different arrangements such as 3/5 Of A Mile In 10 Seconds."
The sound quality is very strong. Hopefully sales will be good so the opportunity will exist for another one from the vaults to see the light of day.
Time to take off. Be well always,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"
Free Music Review: I liked this one
Hit: 5 Stars
There are some new previously unreleased live recordings of the Airplane on the market. This one is good, and from their best period. I loved the Airplane in that period, when I consumed illegal substances; crimes for which the statute of limitations has expired. This has material from early Airplane through Volunteers.
The Airplane's musical and technical genius is best reflected in their studio recordings. This is a very good live recording of an excellent sample of their music. If you think you don't have enough Jefferson Airplane records you can buy this one.
Free Music Review: Airplane at its Best
Hit: 5 Stars
Hard to believe that this was not released in 1969-70--it's at least as good as the live Bless its Pointy Little head, and most of the cuts are as good as the best Airplane studio work. Other cuts are like a full metal jacket version of the first two Hot Tuna albums. Only live version of the Won't You Try/Sat. Afternoon from After Bathing at Baxters. Only less than stellar cut to my ears is Balin's You Wear Your Dresses too Short. While there are two cuts that were released on the expanded Volunteers, including them here preserves the integrity of the Filmore sets