GONG EST MORT? VIVE GONG!

After the last studio album with Allen in 1974, we're graced with two live albums from 1977. This one is far more superior to "Floating anarchy" because it goes back to the studio output of the strong years 1972-1974, it contains saxophone/flute and less of anarchy, obviously ;). On the other hand, Live etc. is yet another live album from 1977 that is more representative of band's live output because its tracks were recorded between 1973-1975. The last good reason to take it is its length at 75 minutes with 3 compositions over 10 minutes and plenty of stretched playing. As you would expect, guitar playing is more audible than on the studio albums. The live energy is infectious, especially in the second half with energetic pieces like "Sprinkling of clouds". The sound quality corresponds to its date, the bass and keyboards aren't always fully audible. Excellent addition to fans of 70's space rock.