Re: BÖC: Sometimes more Amazing then othertimes.

[Ted Jackson jr. s2h2]

> From:          Laj Waldner <erebus7 at DLCWEST.COM>

> DASLUD at AOL.COM wrote:
> >
> > y'know i woulda thought that a present-day BOC would be something to cringe
> > about, like present-day Kansas or BTO or something, but the devotion shown by
> > you and others here has suggested otherwise...
>
> It definitely is otherwise, since BÖC is wholly unpopular there have
> been many misconceptions about them. And they are arguably even more
> commanding live today then they have ever been.
>
Yes and no.  EB's voice and stage presence are somewhat diminished.
Albert's gone, his drums and vox and songwriting.  But Bobby's more
than competent.  He fills Al's shoes as well as any normal human
being could.  Danny's a fine bassist.  I'll commit heresy and say
he's probably a better bass player than Joe.  But then bass was never
Joe's main instrument, he was filling the band's need, and would
rather have played keys or guitar, I think.  And of course, nobody
will replace Joe's songwriting and vocals.  He brought an awful lot
to the group.  Allen...well, he's always been an enigma.  Personally,
I think his keyboard work has deteriorated a bit, and he seems to
want to play more guitar these days.  His guitar playing has actually
improved a bit, IMHO.  I missed his keys on HF, and I miss them live.

So, the band's headed to BTO/Kansas-land, right?  No way!  While
there may be some shortcomings compared to the old days, Buck's
guitar playing is the best it's ever been, far and away.  He's become
more a co-frontman with EB, and he exudes confidence these days.
He's all over the guitar, and much cleaner than the old times.  While
many may say the set is predictable and static, it is also very
professional and finely-tuned and well-crafted.  Some songs may have
lost a bit of their sizzle, but others are at an all-time high:
Buck's Boogie, LDoM and Flaming Telepaths will tear your head right
off.  They are as good as rock music has ever been.  Trust me, you
will not be disappointed at a BOC show...

> > but PLEASE tell me there's some kinda room for improv in there, longer
> > versions, etc. >>>they dont go through the exact same motions every show,
> > right?
>
Well, they pretty much do, but that's always been the way they
played.  BOC isn't about jamming.  Not a part of their style...

theo