Live Trax Vol. 56: Molson Amphitheatre - Toronto, ON - 8/10/2001

[SPAC_Boy]

Originally Posted by djamieb

GREAT Bartender!! That was an awesome version! Dave's wailing is controlled and super powerful.

Also, this Angel is outstanding. If you've heard it, you know what I'm talking about. It's funky as hell. And they sounded amazing on that song in 2001. Not gonna lie - takes on a totally different meaning when the LL's are singing about the angels and they start with Roi; that hit pretty hard. So grateful to have each and every show they release with him.

I completely agree with everything you just said here. I think this Angel tops LT 31 and Folsom Field.

[Xcacel]

Originally Posted by djamieb

GREAT Bartender!! That was an awesome version! Dave's wailing is controlled and super powerful.

Also, this Angel is outstanding. If you've heard it, you know what I'm talking about. It's funky as hell. And they sounded amazing on that song in 2001. Not gonna lie - takes on a totally different meaning when the LL's are singing about the angels and they start with Roi; that hit pretty hard. So grateful to have each and every show they release with him.

This Angel is different for sure.
I have listened to it three times so far:

First time: “WOW! This is so cool! Top version!
Second time: “Ok, a bit too long, maybe was cooler hearing it live, than having to listen the vocalist introducing all the band members in gospel fashion “the drummaaa”.
Third Time: Ok, let’s skip this one.

[bballman720]

Decided to download this one as I didn’t want to wait for my cds to come. 1st time in a long time I’ve downloaded a live Trax show. When did they get rid of the breaks between disks on the downloads?

[Whiteyxc514]

What's the consensus on this one so far? Haven't seen much chatter about it anywhere.

[SPAC_Boy]

Originally Posted by Whiteyxc514

What's the consensus on this one so far? Haven't seen much chatter about it anywhere.

Great mix. Renditions of songs are great. Definitely a release worth getting in my opinion

[two-by-twostep]

now THIS is the sound of the band i fell in love with! what a fantastic show. great performances and excellent mix (as good as LT31).

not even that ED heavy, and those songs are performed really well, especially So Right and IIHIA. only skips for me are angel and true reflections (although the davespeak about mj's "man in the mirror" beforehand was funny)

classics are top tier. heartbeat > pnp > rapunzel is a perfect opener. say bye, smts > bridge > tm, bef > bartender, jtr, watchtower are all flawless renditions. monster two step closer. also LOVED tawatha at the end of ddtw. had no idea she sang on it and it gave the the chills on my first listen.

my favorite era is 00-04, so this show hits the sweet spot for me. if you like that era too, i highly recommend grabbing this one.

[TwoStep2888]

listened to this last night, this is a good one

[KevinTH]

Originally Posted by two-by-twostep

now THIS is the sound of the band i fell in love with! what a fantastic show. great performances and excellent mix (as good as LT31).

not even that ED heavy, and those songs are performed really well, especially So Right and IIHIA. only skips for me are angel and true reflections (although the davespeak about mj's "man in the mirror" beforehand was funny)

classics are top tier. heartbeat > pnp > rapunzel is a perfect opener. say bye, smts > bridge > tm, bef > bartender, jtr, watchtower are all flawless renditions. monster two step closer. also LOVED tawatha at the end of ddtw. had no idea she sang on it and it gave the the chills on my first listen.

my favorite era is 00-04, so this show hits the sweet spot for me. if you like that era too, i highly recommend grabbing this one.

Nice! I remembered she sang on the end of it during the 01 Gorge shows, but had never heard her do it beyond that.

[Xcacel]

Originally Posted by bballman720

Decided to download this one as I didn’t want to wait for my cds to come. 1st time in a long time I’ve downloaded a live Trax show. When did they get rid of the breaks between disks on the downloads?

I have just noticed that. That’s pretty cool, for me: if you listen to the digital download it feels like one long concert (like it should be).
I have to check the previous ones

[SPAC_Boy]

Anyone know for AATW, did butch play that keys solo before Roi or did someone guest guitar solo that? It’s not listed in the Almanac

[two-by-twostep]

Originally Posted by SPAC_Boy

Anyone know for AATW, did butch play that keys solo before Roi or did someone guest guitar solo that? It’s not listed in the Almanac

yes its butch. he played his watchtower solos with the "electric guitar" effect in 01 and 02.

folsom: https://youtu.be/_4GUFIbmCpk?t=340
gorge 02: https://youtu.be/X7SvspgI-Tc?t=326

[showtime15]

Any HD artwork out there?

[crashintonickdm]

01 was watchtowers best year IMO

[laststopdmb]

Originally Posted by showtime15

Any HD artwork out there?

I couldn't find any yet. Another day or two and it should pop up hopefully.

[Cptn. Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by crashintonickdm

01 was watchtowers best year IMO

I think 95 would like a word

[SeekUpTheCubs]

wow the mix on this is stellar. Damn... Roi is so smooth. This release is going to get quite a bit of action from me. Love the 2001 shows.

[YankeesDMB41]

Never heard the Lovely Ladies on the outro of DDTW....what a version.

[dmb31fan]

Great sounding release & love the mix on this! I'll second the comment about the artwork, can't find anything online.

[RSSR]

Got my copy of LT56 in, can't wait to give this a spin.

[Xcacel]

Originally Posted by showtime15

Any HD artwork out there?

Originally Posted by dmb31fan

Great sounding release & love the mix on this! I'll second the comment about the artwork, can't find anything online.

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[dmb31fan]

Originally Posted by Xcacel

https://ibb.co/4KKVkRz

Thank you!

[laststopdmb]

Originally Posted by Xcacel

https://ibb.co/4KKVkRz

Thank you!

[SeanMH]

DDTW is nice with Tawatha

[Dannyyankou]

Funny How Time Slips Away is such a perfect E1 song

[RSSR]

I haven’t spun this yet, maybe I’ll have time this weekend. The highlights for me will be The Space Between on the electric baritone, IIHIA, So Right with Boyd and Roi, and that’s the 14 minute Angel with the Lovely Ladies. Seriously. Been wanting an ‘01 Angel with them in the LT series.

[RSSR]

And I’m looking forward to another ‘01 JTR!

[TJtennisPro]

I actually think the mix sounds off

[Fpuonpko]

Is there anyone who would mind PMing me the official FLAC download file from the store for DDTW? I want to compare it to something on the CD Version I have

[MarkMilberg]

Originally Posted by TJtennisPro

I actually think the mix sounds off

What is it about the mix you don't like?

(I'm not trying to push back on that statement; I assume that there are other people that will dislike the same things about the mix that you dislike, so it's good for them to know your criticism of the mix before deciding whether to buy it)

[MarkMilberg]

I think every performance on this release is good, but few are great, so if you like the setlist, you'll be really happy with the show, but if you don't like the setlist, then the performance will not change your mind.

The performances of DDTW, Angel and True Reflections are better than usual, but the contributions by the lovely ladies are what makes those songs better than normal; if you don't like the Lovely Ladies, you're not going to like these songs.

I'm happy I bought it but it's not one of my 10 favourite live releases.