Reviewer:
Ivan Balakhonov
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September 26, 2016
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Best of the run
My favourite among three Uptown shows being the longest one. Nice set list, and Terrapin here is a true gem. Hazy and with dreamy vocals it lulls you into the state of trance and then nice jamming follows which then crashes into Drums.
Sound quality: A
Playing: A-
Reviewer:
deadheadnedwhite
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March 1, 2015
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five stars for Terrapin alone
@deadpolitics, thx.
this Terp is INDEED a rare and special beast. locomotive power with crystalline delicate grace. (almost completely) flawless !!
Jack Straw stumbles at first then roars. Let It Grow is unstoppable, with Jer absolutely blazing.
Uptown shows definitely produced some fine, fine music. thanks for the very sweet matrix.
Reviewer:
secret8476
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February 28, 2012
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more stars indeed
I don't know what show cHE13 was listening to when he posted his review but it is as accurate as it is descriptive. This is a fantastic 81 show (lord knows there aren't many) and there are a lot of great nuggets to be heard. And while 66Bon gave this a pretty good review, only 3 stars?
The sound here is fantastic. At first I thought the vocals were a bit up front and Phil's bass barely audible. That opinion quickly changed once i got to the jam in Jack Straw. The Althea as someone else mentioned is slow, wonderful and deliberate - the way you would want to hear that song. Ship of fools matches the same clarity and feels just as complete. And strong too- not like later versions.
Over all - i feel it has a great set list, excellent sound, few flubs and is an over all enjoyable show to take in that rates at least a solid 3 1/2 - 4 star show - and since there are no half stars, im goin with 4.
Reviewer:
Forever_Grateful
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August 28, 2011
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Great show!
Lovin the candyman and althea
Reviewer:
WizardofZaaa
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August 20, 2010
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Focus is on the sound here
At this point in my life I am judging these shows not based upon emotional attachment of being there, does it have a darkstar in the setlist, or the fact it does or does not fall into a particular year. Focus now is simply does the show sound good (volume, mix, background noise, Jerry's voice, playing, and transitional elements).
For this one the playing is good enough if not great and the sound is the best of anything posted for 1981 (or it could be my new Bose Headphones here).
Great Matrix and Great Job - Your Ratings Should Be Much Higher For This One...
Reviewer:
deadpolitics
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September 26, 2009
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from the northwest corner of a brand new crescent moon
WOW, this is one of the best renditions of Terrapin I have ever heard! Seriously! Just got this whole run and though there are sloppy moments, when they are on they are ON.
Check out the second set from this show! And the second set from the 26th as well, with the extended jam out of He's Gone!
p.s. love these matrix recordings
Reviewer:
cHE13
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February 11, 2009
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mexicali blues is missing
Mexicali is actually candyman and all the songs are off from there. heinous. Sounds great though
Reviewer:
66 Bonneville
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June 12, 2008
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Uptown shows smoke
If you have not listened to all of the '80 & '81 Uptowns, you are in for a treat. They all have a very nice flavor to them. Across the years the shows at this venue seem to take on a unique tone. The Aud. tapes of these shows were always some of my favorites. Wish I had gotten to a show there to experience the acoustics.
This show is a perfect example. Even though some of the versions are not the ultimate, the whole show really rolls into One & melts into a dream.
Enjoy.