Sabotage Catalog # Sab 260A Release Year 2017 CD Length 71:31 Date/Venue Xpectation Album & Other Source Soundboard Recordings / Official Quality EX+ |
Comments
Deane's Comments(rates this release
2.5/5.0)
Of course the sound is perfect as this is
just stolen NPGMC material. However, the lower rating comes from the fact that I
just really dont like the instrumentals. Once you listen to them once, thats
enough. However the saving grace of this release is the NPGMC downloads and the
Jimi Hendrix cover. I guess if you are a person that prefers pressed silver
releases, then this might appeal to you.
Fink's Comments(rates this release
3.0/5.0)
Yes my friends, these tracks (with the
exception of 2) have all been available through download on the NPG Music Club.
However, this is just another example of where Prince has missed the boat, and
really should have beat the bootleggers to it. Let's face it, a beautifully
packaged CD release beats a CD-R full of MP3's anyday - no? My only problem with
this release is that 'United States Of Division' & 'Purple House' are already
available officially on CD - and partially over-step the fine line between
bootlegging, and piracy. Also, the 'Xenophobia' samples are a useless waste of
20 seconds and should have been left off. The bonus of Candy Dulfer's
performance of 'Xotica' is a nice touch though, and is an excellent (if a little
hollow) audience recording. The packaging is the best part of the release.
Beautiful, well thought out, and totally in keeping with the overall atmosphere
of the tracks.
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