BOC: revamped set

[Ted Jackson jr. 6L6]

>> From:          Chris Warburton <desdinova at EARTHLING.NET>
>
> Carl wrote:
> >     I love "Stairway to the Stars" :)  But the mix on the first album is
> >really lifeless, IMO, whether Buck wanted it that way or not!  One does
> >not feel like the band are standing just on the other side of the speakers
> >when you play it, which is what I consider the ideal sound of a recording
> >:)
>
> "Stairway" was a standout at my first BOC gig (Manchester Free Trade Hall,
> Late '75/Early '76) but I could hardly believe it was the same song on
> album - I think "lifeless" sums up the recording perfectly...still love the
> first album...any chance they'd play "Transmaniacon MC" at the Astoria *sigh*
>

I think the sound quality on the first album may have been
intentionally 'ambiguous,' to highlight the sense of mystery conveyed
by a lot of the lyrics.  That first record still sounds pretty spooky
all these years later.  Maybe I should break down and get a
first-rate system some day?

theo