2 CDR
Label : Confusion Records
Catalogue : N/A
Disc Length : 79:57 / 53:07
Source : Audience Recording
Sound Quality : VG
Year Of Release : 2008
Artwork : Included
Lineage : Silver CD > EAC > TLH > U
Hit & Run Show
The Metro, Boston
3rd April 1986
SETLIST
CD1
01. AROUND THE WORLD IN A DAY 4'07
02. CHRISTOPHER TRACY'S PARADE 3'20
03. NEW POSITION 2'09
04. I WONDER U 2'17
05. RASPBERRY BERET 4'13
06. ALEXA DE PARIS 5'09
07. CONTROVERSY 2'45
08. MUTINY (Including DREAM FACTORY - COLD SWEAT) 9'32
09. AUTOMATIC 1'36
10. DMSR 0'52
11. THE DANCE ELECTRIC 4'39
12. UNDER THE CHERRY MOON 3'08
13. ANOTHERLOVERHOLENYOHEAD 6'16
14. SOFT AND WET 2'51
15. I WANNA BE YOUR LOVER 4'23
16. HEAD 7'13
17. POP LIFE 3'41
18. GIRLS AND BOYS 6'29
19. LIFE CAN BE SO NICE 5'17
CD2
01. PURPLE RAIN 12'03
02. WHOLE LOTTA SHAKING GOING ON 2'19
03. A LOVE BIZARRE 7'00
04. HOLLY ROCK 5'22
05. AMERICA 13'32
06. KISS 7'21
07. LOVE OR MONEY 5'30
COMMENT
Previously circulating on the fan release 'Boston', this is the first
Hit & Run show following on from the First Avenue showcase of new
"Parade" material the previous month. The previous recording was woeful
and was plagued by sound problems, wavering and drop-outs making it
really rather unappealing. This is the exact same audience recording,
however it appears to be a better generation copy and whilst some of
the previous problems also affect this release, they are not as severe
or detrimental. In saying that, anyone looking for a clean, stellar
quality recording should look elsewhere as this certainly is not that.
Whilst nowhere near as subdued, dull or heavy as the previous release,
this is still a distinctly average recording for 1986, but in it's
favour the show itself is vastly more audible and there are no problems
with actually hearing the show - again, a major problem previously.
The drop-outs throughout the previous release also feature here and
are most noticeable on 'Head', 'Purple Rain' and 'America', however
they are far smoother here. Perhaps one too many problems for this
release to appeal to the majority, however anyone with the previous
release should hear a noticeable improvement. The frustrations of
the recording lie with the fact the show is so loose and fun.
The material is new to the crowd ("Parade" only being released a
few days prior to this show), but they are enthusiastic and appear
to participate throughout. As the Hit & Run shows are still in their infancy,
the show contains many portions which were dropped as the shows moved along,
and eventually morphed into the Parade tour.
The opening 'Around The World In A Day' is far lengthier, as is the version
of 'Raspberry Beret', which is almost full length. 'Alexa De Paris' and
'The Dance Electric' are still in the set-list, however guitar problems
appear to affect both performances, with Atlanta Bliss getting some
extended solo-time on the latter. Prince makes a few comments during the
show regarding Sheila E being in attendance and dedicates
'A Love Bizarre' to her, which as usual contains the additional
chant of 'Holly Rock'. 'America' begins with a guitar solo reminiscent of
'Let's Go Crazy', is a lengthy 13 minutes and includes a ferocious
extended drum solo (Prince?) towards the end, and is followed by the
extended 12" version of 'Kiss'. The show is brought to an end with a very
rare, although straightforward performance of 'Love Or $'.
I like this release because I like this show, however it's perfectly
understandable that it won't be to everyone's taste due to the sound issues throughout.
It is an improvement over a previously circulating release, and even with the problems it
suffers from, it's still much better than before.
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Thanks for this one!
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