What an awesome live band they were (are….saw them in 2016)! The two drummer lineup really punches things up a few notches, especially on a terrific Rhythm King. Spectacular, ecstatic rendition of Final Solution....my favourite recorded version.
How many versions of "Final Solution" do I currently own? It doesn't matter. Now I have another one, this time with the blazing guitar of MC5's Wayne Kramer! Pere Ubu has been an all time favourite of mine for 40+ years and the Bandcamp discography of live "bootleg" albums is a total treasure trove.
This night, this band, and especially Mr. Thomas, were on fire! Heart-wrenching, stripped down version of “Final Solution”. First setting to dial up when I get my new time machine: July 14 1991 at The Paradiso, Amsterdam.
For many years I’ve been the happy owner of the entire Cardiacs discography except for this album. What??? What is wrong with me??? Why did I wait so long??? Pure Cardiacs bliss!
What a find! From the energetic rhythms of the “Tabletops” and “White Cylinders” to the lush atmospherics of “Arc” and “Ruminant” this is thoroughly engaging and exciting music. An outstanding work!
I love Plini’s stuff. The earlier music, in the “...things” trilogy for instance, soars with guitar sound ecstasy. This one is a bit more down to earth except for “Pan” and “The Glass Bead Game” which are glorious standouts. Great music nonetheless.
Edit: After two months, this album gets better with every listen!
