Dio/London,UK 05.29.1990 Complete

The Rowan Robertson era was a singular moment in DIO’s history, unlike any other. A legendary recording that allows you to experience that moment 100% live has been released. This work captures the “May 29, 1990 Hammersmith Odeon performance.” This is a superb audience recording. During the Rowan era, not only was the guitarist replaced, but the rhythm section and keyboards were also completely replaced. The band featured virtuoso Jens Johansson and baka-tech bassist Teddy Cooke, and the setlist was a storm of repertoire not performed on other tours. In every sense, they were a completely “different band called DIO.” This singularity tour is archived with as many masterpieces as possible. This is a good opportunity to organize your collection and take a bird’s-eye view of their activities at the time. “LOCK UP THE WOLVES” released on May 15th “Europe” leg ・ May 16th: Zwolle performance * May 17th: Dortmund performance ← * Pro shot (2 songs) ・ May 19th-26th (7 performances) * May 29th: Hammersmith performance ← ★ This work ★ ・ May 30th + June 1st (2 performances) “North America” ​​leg ・ August 1st + 2nd (2 performances) * August 3rd “NEW HAVEN 1990 (video)” ・ August 4th-20th (12 performances) * August 21st + 22nd “WILD NIGHTS (New York)” ・ August 24th: Detroit performance * August 28th “LOCK UP THE GEEZER (Minneapolis)” ・ September 1st-30th (19 performances) * October 2nd “ATLANTA 1990 (FM) – October 4th-7th (3 performances) Experience the rare European leg in full with ultra-clear sound. This is DIO from 1990. While there are many impressive masterpieces, most come from the latter “North American” leg. The “European” leg only had two professional shots from the Dortmund performance, and there were very few live albums with full show experiences. This work opens up such a hidden realm of recording. Of course, it’s not just valuable, but the sound is also exquisite. What’s most wonderful is the ultra-clear transparency. It’s typical of an audience that absorbs hall noise, but the air is crystal clear, and even the finest details are clearly articulated. The core that penetrates the very center is on and powerful. While it’s not the type that could be mistaken for a soundboard in terms of timbre, it’s far more vivid and beautiful than a poorly made soundboard. The LOCK UP THE WOLVES era, where both the performance and the set were delicious, depicts the full picture of the “LOCK UP THE WOLVES Tour,” a fierce rush of extremely rare songs, with such clear sound. Currently, the classic soundboard album from this period is “ATLANTA 1990: WESTWOOD ONE BROADCAST (Shades 1595),” but that is an incomplete version that follows the broadcast schedule. In contrast, this work completely records the full show of approximately 94 minutes. Let’s organize the set by comparing them. Lock Up The Wolves: Wild One / Born On The Sun (★) / Lock Up The Wolves / Why Are They Watching Me (★) / Hey Angel (★) Classics: Holy Diver: Stand Up And Shout / Don’t Talk To Strangers / Rainbow In The Dark (featuring Nicko McBrain) / Holy Diver Last In Line: The Last In Line / Egypt (The Chains Are On) / We Rock Others: Children Of The Sea / RAINBOW Medley [Man On The Silver Mountain / Tarot Woman / Stargazer / Long Live Rock ‘N’ Roll] / Heaven And Hell *Note: The “★” mark indicates songs that could not be heard on the soundboard masterpiece “ATLANTA 1990: WESTWOOD ONE BROADCAST”. …And so on. Starting with the opening track “Wild One,” the set is packed with five tracks from “LOCK UP THE WOLVES,” a track never before performed on this tour. Often overlooked gems like the heavy yet dramatic “Born On The Sun” and the driving yet gooey “Why Are They Watching Me” are elevated by the dynamics of the live performance. And the classics are different from usual. While there aren’t any exclusive tracks for this tour, the arrangements are unique. The Rainbow medley opening is particularly exquisite, starting with “Man On The Silver Mountain” and incorporating rare tracks like “Tarot Woman” and “Stargazer,” and even a solo by Jance, creating a powerful performance. Also special for this day: a guest appearance by IRON MAIDEN’s Nicko McBrain toward the end of the set. He performs “Rainbow In The Dark” in a special arrangement. Even among the guests, the drummer might be hard to distinguish, but Nico, despite his unfamiliarity, repeatedly delivers unique fills. His strong individuality is reaffirmed. The “LOCK UP THE WOLVES” era was considered by enthusiasts to be the “best performing instrument of all time.” This is a cultural heritage album that allows you to fully experience the particularly valuable “European” leg of the album. This ultra-clear audience recording of the “May 29, 1990 Hammersmith Odeon performance” offers a crystal-clear atmosphere, with every detail clearly articulated. The core of this recording is also powerful and powerful. Featuring masters like Rowan Robertson, Jens Johansson, and Teddy Cooke, the set is packed with rare “LOCK UP THE WOLVES” numbers. This cultural heritage album also offers a delicious full-show experience, complete with guest appearances by Nicko McBrain. Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK 29th May 1990 TRULY PERFECT SOUND Disc 1(50:48) 1. Introduction 2. Wild One 3. Children Of The Sea 4. Man On The Silver Mountain 5. Tarot Woman 6. Keyboards Solo 7. Stargazer 8. Long Live Rock’N’Roll 9. Born On The Sun 10. Stand Up And Shout 11. Lock Up The Wolves 12. Why Are They Watching Me 13. Guitar Solo 14. Why Are They Watching Me (reprise) Disc 2(43:07) 1. Band Introduction 2. Don’t Talk To Strangers 3. Hey Angel 4. The Last In Line 5. Heaven And Hell/The Last In Line (reprise) 6. Rainbow In The Dark (with Nicko McBrain) 7. Egypt (The Chains Are On) 8. Holy Diver 9. We Rock Ronnie James Dio – Vocal Rowan Robertson – Guitar Teddy Cook – Bass Simon Wright – Drums Jens Johansson – Keyboards