Captured via the original soundboard recording, and according to Legacy's Randy Haecker, "mixed and mastered" utilizing "the best in modern studio technology to make the CD sound as much like the original concert performance as possible," this is an artifact of the Jefferson Airplane at their best.
The nearly 80 minute set does sound fresh and vital, with a good stereo sound stage, tight bass, and clear vocals.
Culled from two Fillmore gigs performed a scant 3 months after the Airplane's historic appearance at Woodstock, this CD brings 12 tracks-10 of them previously unreleased- featuring some of the band's signature tunes.
Included are an energetic versions of Volunteers, Plastic Fantastic Lover, and White Rabbit, as well as a 10 minute barrage of The Other Side of This Life, with Grace Slick in fine form.
And speaking of Ms. Slick, if there is one complaint of Sweeping Up the Spotlight, it is that Grace is relegated to backing vocals and tambourine until half way through this disc, although of course Marty Balin and Paul Kantner knew how to sing a bit as well.
The CD booklet contains an informative essay from guitarist Jorma Kaukonen.
An essential addition to 60s lore.
From Boomer Media
