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Morphine - Bootleg Detroit Audio CD

A fair review of the Morphine "Bootleg Detroit" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Morphine reviews here, or go back to the Morphine tabs.

Morphine Band: Morphine
Title: Bootleg Detroit
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Release Date: 2000-09-26
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Intro 2: Come Along 3: Dana Intro 4: Mary 5: Banter#1 6: Candy 7: Sheila 8: Billy Intro 9: Claire 10: My Brain 11: Banter#2 12: Head With Wings 13: Cure for Pain 14: You Speak My Language 15: Thursday 16: Banter#3 17: You Look Like Rain 18: Buena

Live Morphine, of course it's good...
"Bootleg Detroit" provides a glimpse into their live show, and yeah, the sound quality isn't the greatest, that's why "bootleg" is in the title. If you're considering this album, you're probably already familiar with Morphine and have some of their stuff. Apparently some people (see rorscach12's review below) are too slow to get that. and the fact that stage "banter" is included is part of what makes this release cool, some people don't get that either (see same simpleminded review below). for those who never got to see them live, it's interesting to hear that part of a live show. plus there's material (Come Along) you won't hear on any other releases. if you're a Morphine fan, should probably get it, if you're just getting into them, pick up another studio album first. .


A fans recollection of a magical night.
Andrews was one of the best shows we've ever had". This is Morphine at their raw best! This recording is a snapshot of one of Morphine's best live performances ever! Mark stated the following year that "the last time we played here at St. The band was touring in support of their hit album "Cure For Pain" when they rolled into Detroit on this Monday night to play to one thousand lucky fans at this packed, intimate Detroit club. I remember leaving the show that night with the master tape in my bag -- that is now memorialized on the this disc -- feeling completely energized and transformed. I was repeating the phrase "that was the best show I have ever seen" over and over to any one who would listen. I thank God I was rolling tape that night, recording the "Morphine experience". Unfortunately, when Mark edited it he left out 20 minutes of great music. However, the 40 minutes that is there is exceptional. I am grateful Mark had the opportunity to again enjoy this stellar performance and found it worthy to share with all of you. He is greatly missed. If you never had the chance to see Morphine live, or want to relive the experience, buy this cd, turn the lights down low, close your eyes, crank up the volume and experience the power and magic that was Morphine! Cheers, Alan.


How live albums should not be produced
We're happy to be here") and leave almost half of the disc blank (Don't be fooled by the fact that Bootleg: Detroit contains eighteen tracks. Morphine's Bootleg: Detroit is a textbook example of how not to assemble a live album: Take a fairly average performance; record it with second-rate equipment; do not eliminate any of the lead singer's banter, no matter how tiresome, mummbly and hackneyed ("Thank you very much, Detroit, Michigan. Every instrumental prelude and piece of banter is considered a selection. The album is eleven songs and only forty minutes). Diehard Morphine fans who may already possess a stack of better, actual bootlegs of the band's shows, should be disappointed by Bootleg: Detroit and neophytes can certainly find better examples of the band's slinky night-rock than this murky recording of a sub par concert.


MORPHINE LIVE
You won't be dissapointed. BUY IT!!! If you like Morphine, or kinda like Morphine, or have never even heard of Morphine, buy it. There are no bad songs on the album. It even has the onstage banter with the crowd. There are few bands that have been able to accomplish what Morphine has. With only 3 musicians in the band the have been able to create a huge sound and with great diversity. Mark (rest in peace) Sandman is a master with the great art of composition. With such talented musicians they have been able to create a sound like no other. And this "LIVE" album showcases their great ability and beautiful art. BUY IT!!!.


Good album
Not as polished as a studio track though, so if that bothers you you might want to think twice. Good smattering of Morphine -- gives you the flavor of a live Detroit performance. Personally, I think it's pretty good.


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