From the 1988 "BAD ANIMALS" world tour, when HEART was the most gorgeous and glamorous musically and visually, the February 29th performance at Newcastle, England's "City Hall" will be an original recording by famous taper Crazy S.・Decided to be released as a 2-disc set using the master directly! The quality of the audience recording that overwhelms everything that listens to it is outstanding among all the Crazy S. recording items to date, and this work is sure to become one of HEART's collector's items in history! Nowadays, there are many bands fronted by women, and as a pioneer, the Wilson sisters' HEART is an indispensable presence not only in the history of female rock but also in the American hard rock scene as a whole. . Since their debut in the early 1970s, the band has gained acclaim for their hard rock sound influenced by country music and LED ZEPPELIN, but in the early 1980s the band's popularity declined due to turmoil caused by member changes. And for a time it is in crisis. However, 1985's "HEART", produced by Ron Nevison, became a huge success, reaching number one on the Billboard charts in the United States, and the band suddenly returned as one of America's top bands. The following ``BAD ANIMALS'' released in 1987 was also a hit along the same lines. Even the girls themselves now look back on their change of direction, focusing on what would sell, both visually and musically, as ``going too far,'' but their cutting-edge sound and gorgeous looks date back to the mid-'80s. It fit the times and had a great influence on later bands. However, although HEART at that time was highly recognized in terms of visuals such as video clips, there are almost no official live sound sources that contain the stages from the late 1980s. The official live work “ROCK THE HOUSE LIVE!” was finally produced during the “BRIGADE” tour in 1990, but their peak was from 1987 to 1988, right after the release of “BAD ANIMALS”. This sound source, which allows you to experience the brilliant stage of the era when the band was most successful, with the sound of listening to the performance directly at the venue, is truly an official replacement, or even a live source that goes beyond the official! HEART did not perform live in the UK during the ``HEART'' tour from 1985 to 1986, and this was their first UK tour in 4 years since 1982. They are already an arena-class band in the US, and have even booked two consecutive shows at London's Wembley Arena on this UK tour (the other large-scale venue, Birmingham NEC), but they are deliberately playing small shows in regional cities. They tour large-scale venues and perform shows in an intimate mood that evokes the atmosphere of the 1970s. This Newcastle performance is exactly such a stage, and the sound of this recording has a certain warmth even though it is flashy, and the listener will fully enjoy the performance that condenses the goodness of HEART at the time. The sound with outstanding visibility and clarity enhances the gorgeousness of the songs, and the powerful sound image with a direct feel makes you feel like you are listening to a live performance from the front row of the audience seats. The 3-song medley of ``Bad Animals'', which is both gorgeous and profound, is used as a prelude, followed by ``The Wolf'' and ``Barracuda'', which receive loud applause from the audience, and are sure to immediately capture the heart of the listener. ! Ann Wilson's exquisite vocals have a power unlike any other woman, and she can freely control the high tones of Robert Plant with her high singing ability. Nancy Wilson's sister, who plays a guitar with a sharpness that is hard to imagine from her feminine appearance, suddenly has an amazing performance. Repeatedly. While Howard Leeds' side guitar and keyboards fuel the song's mood, Denny Carmassi's drums and Mark Andes' bass keep the rhythm tight, each giving the band's play a sense of separation similar to that of a line sound source. Masu. The excitement in the venue between songs is also great, and "Nothin' At All" and "What About Love", which were popular on the American singles chart, are a wonderful listen. The band's debut number, ``Dreamboat Annie,'' firmly asserts the country taste that has been around since the 1970s, and you can see their unwavering attitude even if the band's image changes. This is the big listening spot in the middle, along with the sensitive ballad "These Dreams" in which Nancy sings lead vocals over Howard's playing (listening to "These Dreams" reminds me of the video clip that featured Nancy heavily). There will be many people). Disc 2 is a mix of hit numbers and early classics from the beginning, colorfully coloring the second half of the show. "Never", which ranked 4th in the U.S. singles, is one of the band's biggest hits, and although you can hear the audience singing during the song, it does not interfere with the performance and only adds to the sense of presence. From the same song, the tempo increases to “How Can I Refuse”, and the development to the famous songs “Crazy On You” and “If Looks Could Kill” makes everyone feel excited! The main part of the set concludes with the US number one ballad "Alone" and the early masterpiece "Magic Man", but in response to the endless encore, "Love Alive" and "Keep A Knockin' / Rock And Roll" were performed live. Decorate the climax. I want many rock fans to hear the splendor of Ann's vocals on "Rock And Roll"! This recording has a total recording time of about 100 minutes, but the live performance, where many famous songs are played in quick succession at a good tempo, does not feel redundant or drawn out. The listener will be able to listen to it all at once, from the opening to the end of the show, as if enjoying a live performance of a best-of album. A moderate venue size and excellent acoustics, a professional band's sound making, and Crazy S.'s outstanding recording technology. As a result of all of them meshing perfectly, the best sound of this work was left. Even if you are not interested in HEART, you will become a fan in no time if you listen to this sound source. It's the biggest surprise of the year for HEART fans that live performances from important periods that must be preserved in each era have appeared with such high sound quality! This 2-disc set is a must-listen for '80s hard rock fans, so enjoy HEART's live performance to your heart's content! Live at City Hall, Newcastle, UK 29th February 1988 Disc 1 1. Intro. 2. Bad Animals 3. The Wolf 4. Barracuda 5. Nothin' At All 6. What About Love 7. Dreamboat Annie 8. These Dreams 9. Straight On 10. Even It Up 11. I Want You So Bad 12. Wait For An Answer 13. Who Will You Run To Disc 2 1. MC 2. Never 3. How Can I Refuse 4. Crazy On You 5. If Looks Could Kill 6. Alone 7. Magic Man 8. Love Alive 9. Keep A Knockin' / Rock And Roll Ann Wilson - Vocals Nancy Wilson - Guitar, Vocals Howard Leese - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals Mark Andes - Bass Denny Carmassi – Drums
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