LIVE IN SANTA MONICA'72

The release of this concert recordings by major label in 2008 finished many years long history of different speculations around this material. Recorded in 1972, this Bowie concert wasn't released for decades, but circulated in bootleg form. In nineties it was released in a form of club/limited editions, what didn't change the situation radically. Bowie himself never accepted them as official releases, then first fully official one is this, from year 2008.

Recorded tapes come from Bowie's first really great success, then he sounds great (but the year is 1972). You can hear there all most important David's hits coming from late 60-s/early 70-s. It's really interesting to listen so well-known songs in such an "unplugged" and raw form. Bowie plays acoustic guitar himself! But probably most attractive this album's moments are Bowie vocals. In fact, it's rare possibility to hear his voice in raw and emotional form, without studio cleanings and overproduction. Recording sound is quite good, and Bowie's voice in the front.

I believe such release is real delight for any serious Bowie's fan. For casual listeners it's still a pleasant listening, but I can recommend better listen to David's studio albums from that time: better sound and better musical support make them more attractive for sure.