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Originally Posted by lbfan
While Mick and John are mainly studio players when it comes to LB's recent work, back in the heydey, I think they brought a different perspective that made the whole greater than the sum of it's parts. I personally feel the same way about Richard Dashut's involvement. That may be (for me) what sets OOTC (and LB's songs on FM albums through 1990) apart from LB's recent efforts (beginning with GOS original effort in the mid to late 90s). While there are some gems, the entire CDs have not been that I would listen to them without skipping some songs. Some of the live songs have the Neale Heywood influence (that "musical sensibilities") that make them that much more enjoyable. I will probably end up liking the live "Stars Are Crazy" better than the studio version, once it is released with the DVD.
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while i am really really happy that DVD/CD with live versions are coming out (that IOOT live video LB just released sounds just perfect!), i have to say that SWS might be the only LB or FM album where i don't skip any songs! [well, besides stars are crazy sometimes
]. but, as i keep repeating to anybody who would listen, while i think it works as a whole, i would be even happier with this album if he didn't process his vocals so heavily on many of the songs. and that's probably part of the reason why i'm so happy w/ songs like illumination or one take (and SSS) on the album - he didn't overprocess his vocals on these!!