Black Sabbath/OH,USA 1989 Upgrade

BLACK SABBATH entered a new era in 1989 with Cozy Powell and Neil Murray. From the “HEADLESS CROSS” North American tour, the June 14th performance in Cleveland, Ohio is the long-awaited release for fans! Due to Tony Martin’s wonderful singing and good sound quality, the live sound source that has been highly rated by even strict enthusiasts as “one of the best on the HEADLESS tour” is here in a costume befitting its quality! BLACK SABBATH’s 1989 US tour, “HEADLESS CROSS”, ​​which was their first in three years, started with a performance in Poughkeepsie, New York on May 31st, and ended with a performance in Sacramento, California on July 16th, initially in various cities across the United States. There were 37 performances scheduled. The newly formed band with Cozy has great performances from Iommi and Martin, and will perform excellent live performances in various places. However, due to lack of PR for the tour, attendance was poor (Cozy was reportedly angry at this lack of support), and the remaining dates of the tour were canceled after 10 performances had been completed. . This tour is known for excellent recordings such as the aforementioned Poughkeepsie performance “FIRST LIVE WITH COZY” and “CALL OF WILD” which recorded the June 4th Columbia performance. Among them, the one that surprised fans with its outstanding sound and performance was “HEADLESS IN CLEVELAND”, which was a show at the Agora Ballroom in Cleveland on June 14th, the last day of the American tour. . This work has been carefully remastered from the same sound source and recorded on a press CD worthy of its value. We have achieved an easy-to-listen sound that even surpasses the originally wonderful sound source and a press CD that can be kept forever, making it a must-have for all SABBATH fans! From the opening that jumps out when you play the disc and the first song “Headless Cross”, the outstanding sense of presence, well-balanced balance, and direct feeling of being close to the performance are amazing. While maintaining solid brightness, the well-rounded sound reproduces the European mood and melodious tone that SABBATH embodied at the time, with a more flavorful sound image.If you listen to “Headless Cross” As you can see, the thick and powerful sound makes Iommi’s guitar and Cozy’s drums a lot of fun. In particular, Koji’s play is closely followed down to his every move. However, the star of the day was none other than Tony Martin himself. He lets me hear his wonderful singing voice from the beginning of the show, and I am suddenly overwhelmed by his relaxed singing in “Headless Cross”. The high tone in “Neon Knights”, “Children Of The Sea” and “Die Young” approaches the beginning of the ’87 tour, which was said to be superhuman. Among them, “Die Young” is a take that does not hesitate to describe it as the best even among the 1989 live performances, which had many high-quality sound sources. The song development, which starts with Iommi’s lyrical solo, is different from the original Ronnie era, and has the flavor and gorgeousness that is unique to this era. The band’s fulfillment is clear from their new songs. In addition to Neil and Jeff Nichols’ fantastic playing in the intro of “When Death Calls,” Iommi’s heavy, sharp riff, and Cozy’s thunderous attack move from “creepy” to “mysterious.” Enjoy the deepened SABBATH sound. Furthermore, “Devil And Daughter” in the second half of the live performance was a sharp and speedy performance. Iommi’s glossy guitar solo and Cozy’s drums also look appealing, bringing out the potential and charm of the song. Martin’s piercing singing voice in both songs is also the best. These can be said to be the top of the career highs, apart from many existing sound sources. Numbers from Ozzy’s era, such as “War Pigs”, “Black Sabbath”, and a medley of “Iron Man” and “Children Of The Grave”, are given a new charm here, and are more than just heavy metal, they are universal rock.・You can enjoy its splendor as a classic. Until the climax of “Heaven And Hell”, the well-organized band ensemble and high-tension performance are at their peak. You can enjoy the best live performance that everyone who listened to it will be convinced that “SABBATH was a genuine super band back then”! This time as well, the middle part of “Paranoid” is missing, but the volume of about 80 minutes, which is the upper limit for a single disc, excellent sound quality, and the best performance make this sound source one of the best from the 1989 live performance. This is what makes it so. Among the items from the same year, there are many masterpieces such as “HEADLESS IN VIENNA” on the sound board, “HEADLESS IN RUSSIA” on the professional shot, and “RUNIC ECHOS” on the audience recording. This work is not only comparable to those, but also has more value and significance as the highest peak of the American tour. This work, which perfectly vacuum-packages Martin SABBATH’s true ability, is definitely a must-listen for all hard rock/heavy metal fans. Live at Agora Ballroom, Cleveland, Ohio, USA 14th June 1989 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(UPGRADE) 1. The Gates Of Hell 2. Headless Cross 3. Neon Knights 4. Children Of The Sea 5. The Mob Rules 6. When Death Calls 7 War Pigs 8. Guitar Solo 9. Die Young 10. Black Sabbath 11. Devil And Daughter 12. Iron Man 13. Children Of The Grave 14. Heaven And Hell 15. Paranoid Tony Iommi – Guitar Tony Martin – Vocal Cozy Powell – Drums Neil Murray – Bass Geoff Nicholls – Keyboards