LIVE IN BERKELEY, CA 1982

While this is not a bad concert, this is not a great concert, either. Until an apparent equipment malfunction, The Sheltering Sky is outstanding--the strongest piece of the show. Waiting Man, the opener, is strong, too. Indiscipline is another highlight, with some great interplay between the audience and Belew, who had apparently not yet tired of singing it. Neurotica works better here than in the Beat studio version. Red lacks aggressivity and passion.

Overall, this show has a plodding, dragging feeling. I've heard much better live performances by this band. I only play this one occasionally.