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The quintessential FM soundboard recordings from the Bon Scott era have evolved to their ultimate form! Two CD titles featuring the highest level of sound quality yet are being released simultaneously! This is the second of those simultaneous releases. It’s a stereo soundboard recording of the Columbus concert on September 10, 1978. 1978 was the year that the masterpieces “Powerage” and “Guitar Murder Case” were produced and released. In particular, what is the relationship between this work and the timeless live masterpiece “Guitar Murder Case”? Let’s first take a look at their activities to determine their position. 《March: “Powerage” completed》・April 26th – May 4th: UK #1a (7 shows) ← *Guitar Murder Case* 《May 5th: “Powerage” released》・May 5th – June 8th: UK #1b (22 shows)・June 24th – October 3rd: North America (67 shows) ← ★HERE★ 《October 13th: “Guitar Murder Case” released》・October 10th – October 27th: Europe (15 shows)・October 28th – November 16th: UK #2 (17 shows) This is AC/DC in 1978, with a new record-breaking FM master that will excite even the most hardcore fans. After releasing the masterpiece “Powerage,” they continued their momentum and dominated Europe and America for the year. The main focus was the “North America” leg, which consisted of 67 shows, and the Columbus performance featured in this release was the 52nd show. This performance took place about four and a half months after the legendary “Guitar Murder Case” at “UK #1”. This Columbus performance was also broadcast via FM radio, but this release is an upgraded master that was only recently made public. It’s a rebroadcast version by radio station “QFM96”, and its appearance has caused a stir among core fans around the world. After all, the weaknesses of the previous master have been completely eliminated. The sound was thin and sparse, and there was a lot of hiss, which was a source of frustration with previous recordings, but this release has none of those issues. This FM soundboard recording is so good that you might mistake it for a live broadcast (although it’s a rebroadcast, so it’s not actually live), but the master’s freshness is undoubtedly the best it’s ever been, and the sound itself is thick and rich. And the highlight of this release is the right channel. Cliff Williams’ bass, which roars from here, is simply outstanding. The attack sound in particular is vivid, not groovy or crunchy, but a gritty, pounding sound. At times, his presence is so powerful that it almost overshadows the guitar, as if he’s proclaiming, “I’m the linchpin of this monster groove!” It’s rare to come across a soundboard recording where Cliff shines this brightly. Moreover, this release is a treasure trove, further polished from that newly discovered master. In fact, while the original recording released online had good sound quality, the pitch became unstable and gradually lowered from the third track, “Sin City,” onwards. This release has perfectly corrected that pitch, creating the best version available only on this release. This sequel album lets you experience the “aftermath” of the guitar murder case, and the sound depicts a stage that includes some great numbers from the masterpiece “Powerage.” To make the differences from the official releases easier to understand, let’s compare it with “The Guitar Murder Case” and “LIVE IN PARIS.” Powerage (3 songs) – Sin City (★) / Gone Shootin’ (★*) / Rock ‘N’ Roll Damnation (*) Others (4 songs + 3 songs) – Rock Soul: Problem Child (*) / Bad Boy Boogie / Dog Eat Dog (★*) / Let There Be Rock – Others: Live Wire (★) / The Jack / Rocker *Note: “★” indicates songs not on the traditional album “Guitar Murder Case”, and “*” indicates songs not on “LIVE IN PARIS”. …And so it goes. As it is the “POWERAGE Tour”, the focus is on new songs from that time, but the one you absolutely cannot miss is “Gone Shootin'”. This precious song, which could not be heard on “Guitar Murder Case” or “LIVE IN PARIS”, is amplified by the stage tension. That hot, hot energy is poured into your brain with the highest quality soundboard recording. Approximately four months after the frenzy of “Guitar Murder Case”, AC/DC’s “aftermath” was even hotter and more accelerating. This sequel soundboard album lets you experience that scorching stage performance. It’s a stereo soundboard recording of the “Columbus performance on September 10, 1978.” This is a recently released upgraded master, a top-of-the-line updated version polished with unique mastering from the rebroadcast version by radio station “QFM96.” The weaknesses of the previous master, such as the thin sound and strong hiss, have been completely eliminated, resulting in a thick and rich sound. Cliff Williams’ bass, in particular, stands out, with a gritty attack that almost surpasses the guitar. It also includes some great “Powerage” numbers such as the precious stage-tension “Gone Shootin’,” and is a sequel soundboard that lets you enjoy what happened “after” the “Guitar Murder Case.” Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, OH, USA 10th September 1978 STEREO SBD (65:04) 1. DJ Intro 2. Live Wire 3. Problem Child 4. Sin City 5. Gone Shootin’ 6. Bad Boy Boogie 7. Rock ‘N’ Roll Damnation 8. The Jack 9. Dog Eat Dog 10. Rocker 11. Let There Be Rock 12. DJ Outro Bon Scott – Lead Vocals Angus Young – Lead Guitar Malcolm Young – Rhythm Guitar Cliff Williams – Bass Phil Rudd – Drums STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING
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