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The phrase “everyone loves” perfectly describes Keith Richards’ 1988 Expensive Winos. Their live performances, particularly the Hollywood Palladium show towards the end of the tour, were released as an official live album, seemingly settling the matter. However, the 1991 official release was incomplete, and perhaps to fit everything onto a single CD, or to adjust the Winos’ characteristic loose playing to the sensibilities of the time, the pitch was raised. A revamped version appeared in 2020, resolving the pitch issue, but the additional tracks were only available on vinyl and digitally, indicating it wasn’t a straightforward release. Therefore, the classic Mistral release, ‘HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM, 1988,’ which was the first to feature the Hollywood Palladium recording, deserves re-evaluation. At the time, the relatively real-time appearance of live recordings, seemingly derived from leaked multi-tracks of the Winos, was a significant event, and the sound quality was outstanding. This single release significantly elevated the reputation of Yellow Dog-affiliated Mistral. This album uses a master provided by “SOUNDBOARD MASTER” from overseas, but I suspect it’s the original master for the Mistral release (given the source of the audio, there’s no doubt about it). Of course, because this is a leaked rough mix, there are some unrefined aspects to the balance, such as the backing vocals and Waddy Wachtel’s guitar fluctuating from scene to scene. Nevertheless, that raw texture is its charm, and it feels more like The Winos than the polished official release. Furthermore, the fact that it contains the longest recording of this performance to date is a major strength. On the other hand, the Mistral release also had its problems. First, “Connection” is not included. And the pitch is low throughout. Conversely, if these issues could be resolved and “Connection” added, the best possible version of the Hollywood Palladium recording would emerge. The Mistral release was such a masterpiece that even TSP released a copy of it, so its value as source material was clear. With the release of the official version, the charm of the Mistral version has actually become more apparent: the atmosphere between songs. Winos’ live performances are generally loose and spontaneous, with members switching instruments or chatting with each other between songs, so it’s natural that there are relaxed pauses between performances. While these parts were thoroughly edited out in the official version, the Mistral version retained that sense of being there on the spot. Also, the noise at the beginning of “Too Rude” was mistakenly thought to be scratch noise when the Mistral version was first released. At the time, it was speculated that “it might actually be based on an acetate disc or something,” which is amusing now, but in reality, it was a genuine “live sound” generated from the band’s cables. The TSP version and the official version each had processing done to remove this noise, but that left an unnatural feeling. So this time, instead of forcibly removing it, we’ve included it as is. This release is groundbreaking simply for being a complete version based on the Mistral recording, with pitch adjustments and the addition of the previously unreleased track “Connection.” However, the true value of this release doesn’t end there. Mike Millard also recorded this concert. However, because the soundboard recording has reigned as the definitive version of this performance, even amidst the recent trend of unearthing Millard’s masters, this particular recording remained unreleased as a standalone item until now. This release uses Millard’s previously overlooked recording as supplementary material. It includes footage from before Keith & Winos appeared, which was not captured on the official release or even the Mistral version, and also seamlessly fills in several cut sections. All of the fill-in is done in the gaps between songs that do not overlap with the performance, so if you listen to it without knowing anything beforehand, you might think it was like this from the beginning. The definitive stereo soundboard recording of Keith & Expensive Winos’ 1988 Hollywood Palladium concert. The long-awaited complete and longest version has finally arrived. This isn’t just a simple addition of “Connection”; it’s a truly definitive edition, achieved through thorough supplementation including the use of Millard recordings, resulting in an undeniably high level of perfection! The SB is the main source, with “Connection” supplemented from the official source, and cuts between tracks have been filled in with the Millard master, creating a non-stop, complete recording! The Aud Millard recordings have cuts between tracks after performances of “How I Wish,” “You Don’t Move Me,” and “Locked Away,” making this the longest recording to date. The plug noise heard in tracks like “Too Rude” has been left in to differentiate the release, as removing it would defeat the purpose. Incidentally, while the official version removes this noise, the processing has resulted in a slight drop-off, which can be noticeable if you’re aware of it. Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA, USA 15th December 1988 STEREO SBD (from Original Masters) UPGRADE & LONGER!!! Disc 1 (48:56) 1. Introduction ★0:00-1:02 Millard 2. Take It So Hard 3. How I Wish 4. I Could Have Stood You Up 5. Before They Make Me Run 6. Too Rude 7. I Wanna Be Your Man 8. You Don’t Move Me 9. Make No Mistake ★6:22-7:00 Millard 10. Time Is On My Side Disc 2 (49:44) 1. Big Enough 2. Whip It Up 3. Locked Away 4. Little T&A 5. Struggle 6. Happy 7. Connection ★Full Official 8. Rockawhile 9. It Means A Lot ★6:11 onwards (end of performance) Millard Keith Richards – guitar and lead vocals Waddy Wachtel – guitar and backing vocals Steve Jordan – drums, backing vocals, bass, keyboards Charley Drayton – bass guitar, backing vocals, drums Ivan Neville – keyboards, backing vocals, guitar, bass Sarah Dash – backing vocals, percussion Bobby Keys – saxophone STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING
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