encore series review help for AEB

[Sroundtable@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 1/18/2003 11:46:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, TheWho-Digest-Owner@igtc.com writes:
> I'm going to buy a couple Encore Series shows, and, wanted to get> some input as to people's opinions on what shows are:> > 1~ The best performaces> > 2~ The most unique performances> > 3~ The most unique set lists> > Special consderation will be given to those who can compare their> choices against the 9/15/02 Irvine Meadows CA show, which is, IMO,> so fine as to be unbeatable.> > Please let me know ASAP due to the notice we all received > today about> the Encore series being put to an end.> > Thanks, any help will be greatly appreciated.> > Lew~
I have Irvine, and while I'm sure it was an amazing show, the CD is awful.  It's all guitar with very muted bass and even more muted vocals.  I was unable to judge Roger's vocals as well as Simon's contributions because the mix was so poor.  To be honest, the quality of the sound is on par with maybe a slightly above avg audience boot.  I also have Mtn View, CA, which was the most impressive show of the 7 I took in this summer (including HB and the Gorge and 2 MSG shows), and the quality of this CD is absolutely incredible.  The mix is perfect.  Pete's guitar is prominent, but the bass is well audible, and the vocals are clear and loud throughout.  You can even hear some of the comments made by Roger and Pete to technicians.  In ICE, Simon's contribution is immediately heard and it sounds awesome.  GET THIS SHOW!  Roger's voice sounds great throughout, even at the very end, despite a few of the things he does with a couple of songs that I don't care for.  I know we're sworn enemies (heh), but trust me on this one.
mc