Introduction

One of the earliest real soundboard recordings of the band. A good show but the mix could have been better.

Background

The 30thshow of the 35-date Destroyer tour.

Audio Specifics

A soundboard recording. The drums and vocals are very prominent in the mix while the guitars are rather weak. Overall, a 9 out of 10 (it would be higher had the mix been better).

The Show

Detroit Rock City- as decent a version as you’ll find anywhere. The crash ending of the song on the album actually ends this version as well.

King of the Night Time World- the guitar intro by Ace can barely be heard. This song is a fine example of how good Peter was.

Let Me Go Rock and Roll- “ it might be getting cool outside but we gotta hot bunch tonight ’’. A nice little version although the thin guitars don’t help matters any. I like some of the extended versions from later tours better.

Strutter- some nice bass work by Gene on this one. Most versions of this song on this tour have prominent bass work (Jersey City, Toronto).

Hotter Then Hell- “ we’re gonna get this place…’’. You can fill in the rest. This early makeup standard gets a faithful playing.

Nothin’ to Lose- Gene’s vocals are a tad more objectionable then the Alive version. Peter adds a “ shake it for Petey ’’ near the end of the song. Peter’s vocals are good as well.

Cold Gin- Paul begins this with a dated rap about “ getting high ’’ and of course, alcohol. There is no toggle beginning by Ace, they just plow right into the song. Some nice enunciation by Gene (especially the “ build my fire part’’) early on in the song is nice to hear although the song itself is rather average. Ace’s solo ends the song.

Shout It Out Loud- a typical version but the vocals are slightly better then normal.

Do You Love Me?- good drumming by Peter especially compared to the Farewell tour versions. However, Paul’s vocals don’t do anything to impress. The ending is not great either with Paul yelling unlike the Reunion tour version.

God of Thunder- Gene’s vocals have an echo sort of effect throughout the song for some reason. Peter’s drum solo is in the middle of the song. After Peter’s solo, Gene seems to be screaming the words to the song.

Rock and Roll All Nite- a standard version but the song cuts before Ace’s solo. I’m not sure if this is just my copy or this is on every copy of this show.

Deuce- an odd place for this usual show opener. A decent version although Gene’s vocals are slightly croaky.

Firehouse- “ we’re gonna have to call out ’’. I’m sure you know the rest. More prominent guitars would have helped this version.

Black Diamond- Paul’s extended guitar intro starts the song. A very solid version with Peter’s vocals being nice and clear.

Overall

Certainly worth tracking down since so few top quality shows exist from this tour and from the ‘70s shows in general. My only complaint is the mediocre mix, which detracted from my enjoyment of the show. Overall, an 8.5 out of 10.