Black Sabbath/PA, USA 1981

From the “MOB RULES” tour, the Philadelphia Spectrum performance on December 4, 1981, which is the beginning, is now available as a 92-minute recording of all songs. Collectors have known for some time that there was an incomplete version of this performance titled “He’s Smiling,” but this is the first complete version of the performance, including the lost “Iron Man.” edition, and can be said to be an item not to be missed even for hard collectors. The recording is so clear that it is hard to believe that it was recorded 30 years ago, and the balance centered on Ronnie’s vocals is excellent, allowing you to enjoy the lively live performance of that time without stress. Collector’s sound sources also appeared on December 3rd, which is the live performance the day before, but the sound quality is clear, stable, and high quality incomparable to those. On the official “LIVE EVIL”, Ronnie’s vocals, which had the impression of being a little too smooth depending on the song, were still sharp during this 1981 tour, and he became wild during the opening “Neon Knights” and the following “N.I.B.” He will show off his demonic vocals and will overwhelm the listeners. However, in “Children Of The Sea”, we can hear a mellow and delicate song, and I think this is the time when you can feel its sharpness especially during the tour. Even after the formation of DIO, Ronnie performed at the Philadelphia Spectrum in many incredible live shows that were epoch-making for the band, but even during the SABBATH era, “Ronnie singing at the Spectrum” still has a special awesomeness. , The more you listen, the more you will feel the mysterious compatibility between Ronnie and this venue. Of course, Ronnie is not the only one struggling, and the two original members, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, are also demonstrating their respective strengths to the fullest. In “Children Of The Sea” mentioned above, you can enjoy Iommi’s solo and Geezer’s bass line that supports it, and the unusual heavy riff and undulating bass of “Country Girl” that follows are reminiscent of early SABBATH. It gives off a doomy atmosphere. The tour from 1981 to 1982 accompanying the release of “MOB RULES” included official live works such as “LIVE EVIL” and “LIVE AT HAMMERSMITH ODEON,” as well as many collector’s items that have recently appeared. Although the sound source environment is improving, there are still few sound sources from the 1981 American tour, and this work is a must-listen for fans. Live at The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA. USA 4th December 1981 TRULY AMAZING SOUND Disc 1 1. E5150 2. Neon Knights 3. N.I.B. 4. Children Of The Sea 5. Country Girl 6. Black Sabbath 7. War Pigs Disc 2 1. Slipping Away 2. Drum Solo 3. Iron Man 4. The Mob Rules 5. Heaven And Hell 6. Paranoid/Heaven And Hell(Reprise)7. Children Of The Grave Tony Iommi – Guitars Ronnie James Dio – Vocals Geezer Butler – Bass Vinny Appice – Drums Geoff Nicholls – Keyboards