Rolling Stones/Canada 06.17.1975 Complete Remastered

The Rolling Stones’ 1975 US tour is a treasure trove of superb audiences. Starting with the first day in Baton Rouge, followed by Madison Square Garden and Mike Millard’s all-out performance at the LA Forum, the tour is packed with timeless, stunning recordings. In fact, the re-emergence of classic recordings like “HOLD ON TIGHT,” “MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 1975 1ST NIGHT: JOE MALONEY MASTER,” and “L.A. FORUM 1975 1ST NIGHT: MIKE MILLARD MASTER TAPES: COMPLETE EDITION” is still fresh in our memory. Among these renowned recordings, the long-awaited new best-of album was the Toronto performance on June 17th. This recording, released on the nostalgic OBR label as an LP titled “TORONTO,” has become a beloved recording for enthusiasts as a premium audience for the first half of the tour. The sound quality improved dramatically with the 2001 VGP album “Luxury in Toronto.” However, subsequent releases were slow, and the album was even considered a premium release for a time. Because the recordings were so compelling not only in sound quality but also in content, Toronto 75 long awaited a best-of update. Graf Zeppelin stepped up to the plate! This time, the album was remastered based on a better master, though the original was in significantly better condition than the VGP version, despite being from an unknown generation. The VGP version, originally released during the heyday of equalization, had a rough feel to it. However, this new version is more refined, and the opening of “If You Can’t Rock Me,” for example, feels as if a rough, thin layer has been peeled back, creating a sense of ease and brilliance. Graf Zeppelin also expertly adjusted the left-leaning sound, particularly noticeable in the first half of the live performance. The periodic drop-down, a chronic issue with this recording, has also been meticulously addressed. It was reborn into a much more calming and listenable state than the previously released version. Originally, the recording of this day had a major appeal in the proximity of the sound image, second only to Millerd, and was an exceptionally high-quality audience recording as a record before MSG’s 1975 US tour. And yet, the sound spread unique to stereo recording was also excellent, and it was true that the bias to the left, which was particularly noticeable in the first half of the live performance, was a concern. It eliminated those issues and made it much easier to listen. And perhaps Toronto had a high-quality product? Mick’s hyper-shouting was completely off the charts from the beginning of the live performance. Even the opening song “Honky Tonk Women” had an unexpected incident where Mick’s singing was inaudible for nearly one chorus, but that didn’t bother him. It was a wild explosion of Mick’s voice, calling it “75.” What’s more, it continued throughout the entire live performance, not just the first half, which was terrifying. It was no longer a lukewarm shout, but Mick’s constant screaming was the highlight. The highlight is the amazing live version of “Luxury,” a song that was dropped from the setlist before it was even performed at MSG. Even here, Mick’s wild intensity is impressive, and it’s a shame that such a light-hearted performance was omitted. Even this rare track is captured with superb sound quality. While a soundboard was confirmed for this performance, this recording truly conveys the dynamic charm of the performance. Not only is this one of the best audiences in the first half of the ’75 tour, but Mick’s wild, screaming performance is simply too intense. It’s even more stunning than the performances after MSG. This is the long-awaited upgrade of the legendary Toronto ’75 recording, which truly combines both sound quality and performance content! This latest remaster! Disc 1: Phase issues, particularly in the early part, have been resolved, and occasional drop-downs have been seamlessly corrected for a definitive edition! Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON, Canada 17th June 1975 TRULY PERFECT SOUND DISC 1 (65:32) 01. Fanfare for the Common Man 02. Honky Tonk Women 03. All Down The Line 04. If You Can’t Rock Me – Get Off Of My Cloud 05. Star Star 06. Gimme Shelter 07. Ain’t Too Proud to Beg 08. You Gotta Move 09. You Can’t Always Get What You Want 10. Happy 11. Tumbling Dice 12. Luxury 13. Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) DISC 2 (58:04) 01. Fingerprint File 02. Angie 03. Wild Horses 04. That’s Life 05. Outa Space 06. Brown Sugar 07. Midnight Rambler 08. It’s Only Rock’n Roll 09. Rip This Joint 10. Street Fighting Man 11. Jumping Jack Flash