CURTAIN CALL

This is a UK live performance recorded 2013, released on video only in Japan in 2015, and now is available worldwide. The new release is remastered. Compared to the original release, it is missing Marco's drum solo and the encore, "Waiting for You". Both "U.K." and "Danger Money" are played in their entire original album sequence. A three disc affair... Blu-ray, DVD, and Blu-ray audio. Included is a seven page booklet and Eddie writes his thoughts/memories about each song. Now I know Bruford's first lyric writing was "Mental Medication". Marco and Alex add a different vibe to the music. Marco is a stronger rock drummer than Bill, and he shows that on "The Only Thing She Needs", my favorite track... the band is on fire, tight, locked into a great groove (during the instrumental part) that is jaw dropping. Killer violin solo from Eddie and Alex adds some extra tasty chops. John's voice is strong through the entire show and his bass playing is solid.

As for the mix. It's muddy and low end heavy. I would like to compare this to the original mix. Is it an improvement? Definitely removing Marco's solo can't be an improvement. The songwriting credits on the back of this release are incorrect, not giving Holdsworth his dues for two songs. That is criminal to me.

Anyway, this is a priceless footage of two classic albums and a must have for fans.