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Bob Seger, backed by his new band THE SILVER BULLET BAND, forcefully pried open the door to his golden age during the ‘BEAUTIFUL LOSER’ era. Two superb soundboard albums that will pour that unparalleled, intense live performance into your brain are set to be released simultaneously! This is the second of the two simultaneous releases. It is a stereo soundboard recording of the “Schaumberg performance on June 23, 1976”. 1976 was a turning point year for him, as he rose to the peak of his career with the massive hit ‘NIGHT MOVES’. The meaning of recordings before and after this period changes significantly. First, let’s take an overview of his activities at the time and then explore the position of this album. 1975 – January 4th + 10th: North America #1 (2 shows) “BEAUTIFUL LOSER Tour” – March 21st – April 20th: North America #2 (19 shows) – May 10th – July 5th: North America #3 (10 shows) – August 1st – September 20th: North America #4 (13 shows) ← *LIVE BULLET etc. – October 30th – December 27th: North America #5 (6 shows) 1976 – January 10th – March 7th: North America #6 (10 shows) – April 10th – September 12th: North America #7 (49 shows) ← ★HERE★ “NIGHT MOVES Tour” – October 2nd – December 31st: North America #8 (35 shows) Pre-FM master reels have been newly discovered. This is Bob Seger in 1975/1976, when he was on the rise to his peak. This recording of the Schaumberg performance is the 15th show of the “North America #7” tour, which comprised 49 performances. It was released approximately 10 months after the simultaneously released “WHISKY A GO GO 1975 FM BROADCAST,” and more importantly, about two months after the official release of “LIVE BULLET.” In other words, it was a stage performance immediately following the release of that legendary live album. This recording, which captures that show, is a best-master version that was only recently made public. Moreover, it’s not just any FM source. It’s a masterpiece digitized from pre-FM 1/4-inch reel tape, and it’s the highest-quality, updated version that captures the youngest generation sound among all existing recordings. Digitized several years ago for a renowned Seeger collector in the Detroit area, it doesn’t include the DJ’s commentary that interrupted the tracks in previous masters. The sound is truly “official-level unearthed.” As it was originally broadcast material, the mix is rough and a little different from the richness of “LIVE BULLET,” but this is irresistible to seasoned soundboard enthusiasts. The mix, with each instrument vividly separated, is wide and dynamic. And what is most overwhelming is the freshness of the master. Not only is there no sign of overdubbing, but the live performance, which has never been broadcast on the airwaves, is captured in its raw form. This pleasure is something that can only be experienced with a direct reel-to-reel recording. A diverse set that serves as a sequel to “LIVE BULLET” This fresh soundboard recording from the youngest generation depicts a truly diverse stage. The lineup is different from the first part released at the same time, and also different from the official “LIVE BULLET,” so let’s compare and organize them here. Beautiful Departures (3 songs) – Travelin’ Man / Beautiful Loser (★) / Katmandu Others (9 songs) – Smokin’ – O.P.’S: Bo Diddley / Let It Rock (*) – Others: Breaking Up Somebody’s Home (★*) / Lookin’ Back (*) / Mary Lou (★*) / Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man / Rosalie (★*) / Whole Lotta Love (★*) / Lucifer (★*) *Note: “★” indicates songs not heard on the traditional album ‘LIVE BULLET’. “*” indicates songs not on the simultaneously released ‘WHISKY A GO GO 1975 FM BROADCAST’. …and so on. The sheer number of covers performed is incredible. In addition to Ann Peebles’ “Breaking Up Somebody’s Home,” they even bring out LED ZEPPELIN’s “Whole Lotta Love.” Furthermore, the setlist includes rare tracks familiar from Thin Lizzy, such as “Rosalie” and “Lucifer,” and even features the early debut of “Mary Lou,” a new song that would later be included on their next album, “Night Moves.” This song, unknown to anyone at the time, was already being played that night. Moreover, it’s not to be missed that “Rosalie,” “Whole Lotta Love,” and “Lucifer” are all lined up together at the end of the show. The band has captivated the audience with their signature hits, and then at the very end, a section that can only be experienced on this album awaits. If the simultaneously released “Whisky a Go Go 1975 FM Broadcast” is “another ‘Live Bullet’,” then this album is definitely “a sequel to ‘Live Bullet’.” It’s an album that allows you to enjoy the expanding repertoire, released immediately after that masterpiece, with a freshness unlike anything else. This is a stereo soundboard recording of the Schaumberg concert on June 23, 1976. This is the best master recording that was recently released, a masterpiece digitized from a pre-FM 1/4-inch reel tape. It is the highest-quality, updated version that captures the youngest generation of sound among all existing recordings, and does not include the DJ’s commentary that was present in previous masters. The sound is “official-level unearthed.” Although the mix is rough as it is a broadcast recording, each instrument is vividly separated, making it wide and dynamic. Above all, the freshness of the master, which has never been broadcast, is overwhelming. This is a “sequel to ‘LIVE BULLET'” that even includes a cover of Led Zeppelin and the new song “Mary Lou.” B.Ginnings Club, Schaumburg, IL, USA 23rd June 1976 STEREO SBD Taken from the original Pre-FM 1/4″ reel (61:45) 01. Bo Diddley 02. Travelin’ Man 03. Beautiful Loser 04. Katmandu 05. Breaking Up Somebody’s Home 06. Lookin’ Back 07. Mary Lou 08. Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man 09. Let It Rock 10. Rosalie 11. Whole Lotta Love 12. Lucifer STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING Bob Seger – lead vocals, guitar Drew Abbott – lead guitar Alto Reed – saxophone, percussion Robyn Robins – keyboards Chris Campbell – bass Charlie Allen Martin – drums
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