B.O.C. Blue Oyster Cult/RI, USA 1974

From the American tour that BLUE OYSTER CULT conducted after announcing “TYRANT AND MUTATION”, the February 21, 1974 performance in Providence, Rhode Island is now available from the Dan Lampinski Collection! After their album debut around 1970, B.O.C. gained the support of passionate fans, and in 1974 they even held a headlining tour with special guests such as KISS and NAZARETH. This performance in Providence on February 21, 1974 was set up as an opening act for BLACK SABBATH, along with the performance in Hershey, Pennsylvania on January 31st, but SABBATH and B.O.C., who were at the height of their popularity, were performed at the same venue. The composition that could be seen was unexpectedly in a way that pre-empted the “BLACK AND BLUE” live held in 1980 six years earlier (the main performance by SABBATH was “1974”) (You can listen to it on discs 1 and 2, which are unfortunately already sold out). This Providence performance, which is one of the early recordings in the Dan Lampinski Collection, has equalization that appears to have been done while it was being distributed through the taper trade, as was the case with SABBATH’s “1974” that appeared earlier. was strong, and the treble was boosted so intensely that it hurt the ears (since the equalization characteristics are the same, it can be imagined that B.O.C. and SABBATH were exchanged as one set), so the remaster was noisy. We have made adjustments to make the sound as calm as possible and make it easier to listen to, such as by reducing the harsh sound to the extent possible and restoring the lost mid-bass flesh. As you can see from the above, this sound source does not have the clarity that you could hear with the Rampinski sound source of ’76 or ’78. However, this cluttered sound quality actually fits into the B.O.C. sound of the early ’70s, with its chaotic mood and underground smell, so it’s something to behold! The deeply suspicious sound that can be heard in the opening song “The Red And The Black” and the following “O.D.’d On Life Itself” will appeal to core B.O.C. fans who are not satisfied with the smart and supple sound from the 1980s onwards. You may feel that the sound quality actually captures the essence of the band. In addition, Eric Bloom’s vocals are surprisingly clearly captured, and Donald Loser’s guitar play and Albert Bouchard’s drums can also be heard with ample presence.Dan’s ability to skillfully capture the band’s performance is as expected. This is Lampinski. It is a great listening point that this sound source already features many famous songs from the 3rd album “SECRET TREATIES” which was still under production at the time of this live performance. “Dominance & Submission” and “Flaming Telepaths” are almost finished in the form of the album at this point, and the performance has a sense of stability. In addition, “Buck’s Boogie”, which is over 7 minutes long, and the band’s standard song “Hot Rails To Hell” are reproduced with plenty of driving feeling, and the enthusiasm of the audience reaches its peak. The band admits that the next song, “Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll,” was “inspired by SABBATH’s ‘The Wizard,'” but this song also has B.O.C.’s unique originality and is on par with the original SABBATH. It gives off a unique mood. The drum solo included in the middle is also incredibly powerful, and the listener will be amazed. The highlight of the live performance is the long version of “Me 262” which includes “5 Guitars”. The uniqueness of this recording, in which the guitar and drums have a stronger metallic texture, helps to knock out fans with an intense listening experience. The coda part that reprises to the main part of “Me 262” is played so well that it feels like it’s going to fail, but it makes you feel the excitement that can only be experienced at a live performance. It is a short set of about 53 minutes with no encore as it is an opening act, but at the end of the show the whole venue is excited and the listeners are sure to feel more satisfied than the recording time. Of course, the sophisticated B.O.C. from the ’80s onwards are wonderful, but the simmering performances they gave in the early ’70s are also exquisite! Don’t miss this exciting performance by the young B.O.C., who has captivated a cult following in the East Coast underground scene! Live at Providence Civic Center, Providence, RI. USA 21st February 1974 TRULY AMAZING SOUND 1. Intro 2. The Red And The Black 3. OD’ed On Life Itself 4. Dominance & Submission 5. Flaming Telepaths 6. Buck’s Boogie 8. Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll 9. ME262 (5 Guitars) Eric Bloom – Vocal, Guitar Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser – Guitar, Vocal Allen Lanier – Keyboard, Guitar Joe Bouchard – Bass Albert Bouchard – Drums Dan Lampinski Master Collection