Live Trax Vol. 59: 7.16.14 - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

[Typical_Ant]

Originally Posted by RSSR

I don't even listen to those Friday Night shows for pretty much the same reason I don't listen to tapes.

Wait, why don't you listen to tapes? I have a ton from the 90's/2000's that I listen to more often than official releases. It's a lot of fun to build your own collection, if you're into collecting music.

They still have a ton of great high energy unique shows that haven't been touched yet for official release.

[Typical_Ant]

Originally Posted by crashintonickdm

It’s a waste of a release. There was literally no reason for it

There is NOTHING about it that stands out. If there was a good run in one of the sets or a unique rare song played, perhaps I would get it. It is a turd of a set though.

[Typical_Ant]

Why release 2 2014 shows in the 50-59 category of live trax? There are so many tours that still have nothing out and we could all list 20 off the top of our heads that we would REALLY like to have. It's like they hear that and say, "nah, check out this one. Dave plays Sweet really well"

[RSSR]

Originally Posted by Typical_Ant

There is NOTHING about it that stands out. If there was a good run in one of the sets or a unique rare song played, perhaps I would get it. It is a turd of a set though.

Mainly, I don’t want to get burned out on DMB.

[Typical_Ant]

Originally Posted by RSSR

Mainly, I don’t want to get burned out on DMB.

You're definitely missing out on part of the DMB Fandom experience. But to each their own. You're like a deadhead that doesn't listen to tapes either. Like Dood! You aren't getting it.

[SeekUpTheCubs]

#27
Recently
Snow Outside
I'll Back You Up
Take Me to Tomorrow
Sweet
Minarets
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So Right
So Much to Say »
Anyone Seen the Bridge »
Too Much [fake]
Granny
Drunken Soldier
-----------------------------------
Good Good Time
Burning Down the House

I have attendance bias on this show, but I HONESTLY don't understand the frustration with its setlist. As far as 2014 goes, it's strong for me.

[Cptn. Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by Typical_Ant

Why release 2 2014 shows in the 50-59 category of live trax? There are so many tours that still have nothing out and we could all list 20 off the top of our heads that we would REALLY like to have. It's like they hear that and say, "nah, check out this one. Dave plays Sweet really well"

This is a much better pick than LT52 in my opinion. Why they felt the need to release both is beyond me. Really should've just released this one instead of 52.

[crashintonickdm]

Originally Posted by SeekUpTheCubs

#27
Recently
Snow Outside
I'll Back You Up
Take Me to Tomorrow
Sweet
Minarets
-----------------------------------
So Right
So Much to Say »
Anyone Seen the Bridge »
Too Much [fake]
Granny
Drunken Soldier
-----------------------------------
Good Good Time
Burning Down the House

I have attendance bias on this show, but I HONESTLY don't understand the frustration with its setlist. As far as 2014 goes, it's strong for me.

Attendance bias happens to us all. Me included.

It’s still a waste of a release.

[Drock414]

anyone have Hi-Res album art for this? The album art that comes with the download is shit.

[DMBlunts]

I must say, the release itself didn't really excite me, but the sound quality is really nice in the acoustic portion of the show (as far as I have got so far).

[OutofDarkness]

Originally Posted by Drock414

anyone have Hi-Res album art for this? The album art that comes with the download is shit.

Yeah, what the hell? The art they include in the download is the normal cover pasted onto a huge white background. Why would they do that? Is it really that difficult to crop a picture so there's no white space? It took me three seconds.

Look at me, I haven't even listened to it and I'm already complaining but this is just silly. Here's my cropped version of cover, which looks fine in my player. It still looks a little crusty full-size, sorry. Just working with what they gave me.

[Drock414]

Originally Posted by OutofDarkness

Yeah, what the hell? The art they include in the download is the normal cover pasted onto a huge white background. Why would they do that? Is it really that difficult to crop a picture so there's no white space? It took me three seconds.

Look at me, I haven't even listened to it and I'm already complaining but this is just silly. Here's my cropped version of cover, which looks fine in my player. It still looks a little crusty full-size, sorry. Just working with what they gave me.

Thank you.

[watsonbriant]

The mix on this LT is very very good. Probably one of the best mixes on a post-2012 release.

[chach1369]

Delivered today, hell yes.

[Dannyyankou]

I meant to buy and download this earlier but I forgot lol. But the previews sound nice.

[DMBBear71]

Wow! Is it just me or is the beginning of "Seek Up" just horrible. I don't remember hearing a version of this song being so bad. On a positive note, I did get the CD in the mail the quickest of any Live Trax.

[Andy Meeks]

Originally Posted by OutofDarkness

Yeah, what the hell? The art they include in the download is the normal cover pasted onto a huge white background. Why would they do that? Is it really that difficult to crop a picture so there's no white space? It took me three seconds.

Look at me, I haven't even listened to it and I'm already complaining but this is just silly. Here's my cropped version of cover, which looks fine in my player. It still looks a little crusty full-size, sorry. Just working with what they gave me.

Thank you. I appreciate you and everyone who does this for us with every LT. It’s pathetic and embarrassing that we don’t get artwork that is to scale from the official company, and that a fan has to do it every time.

[saxman210]

After listening to this one, I keep asking myself why I bought it. There’s just nothing that stands out in this one for me. Definitely a little disappointed.

[laststopdmb]

Man, mine shipped back on 4/26 but the tracking hasn't updated at all. Still in progress. Hopefully, I'll get a surprise this afternoon when I get home.

[Mateo2k]

Been saving this one for some upcoming travel. Definitely looking forward to it.

[Typical_Ant]

Originally Posted by saxman210

After listening to this one, I keep asking myself why I bought it. There’s just nothing that stands out in this one for me. Definitely a little disappointed.

I didn't buy it, and I am asking myself why anyone would. I am sorry for your troubles.

[Typical_Ant]

Originally Posted by Mateo2k

Been saving this one for some upcoming travel. Definitely looking forward to it.

What specifically are you looking forward to?

[TwoStep2888]

this one's a dud gang

[Mateo2k]

Originally Posted by Typical_Ant

What specifically are you looking forward to?

Snow Outside. So Right. If Only. SMTS->Bridge -> Granny. Drunken Soldier. Good Good Time.

Mostly, it's a new live show from a band I like. I'm happy to give that $20 and 2 hours of my time. I usually find at least one version or something I really like on a Live Trax.

I don't expect this to be come my most favorite release of all time. I don't even expect it to become one of my go-to's. But I imagine I'll enjoy it while I'm listening to it.

[Typical_Ant]

Originally Posted by Mateo2k

Snow Outside. So Right. If Only. SMTS->Bridge -> Granny. Drunken Soldier. Good Good Time.

Mostly, it's a new live show from a band I like. I'm happy to give that $20 and 2 hours of my time. I usually find at least one version or something I really like on a Live Trax.

I don't expect this to be come my most favorite release of all time. I don't even expect it to become one of my go-to's. But I imagine I'll enjoy it while I'm listening to it.

Well I like your attitude about it. I hope the music rewards you for it.

Those 7 songs are also what I would consider worthwhile to check out.

[Typical_Ant]

Originally Posted by TwoStep2888

this one's a dud gang

In all honesty, we haven't had THAT many true duds. The last one might be LT 55, just another head scratcher though it surprised me with the quality performances. I just didn't see anything special about that one either.

But before that the real last dud was like 27? Or even 32. I know some people don't like 32. Interesting that they are both 2014 shows as well.

[crashintonickdm]

Originally Posted by Mateo2k

Snow Outside. So Right. If Only. SMTS->Bridge -> Granny. Drunken Soldier. Good Good Time.

Mostly, it's a new live show from a band I like. I'm happy to give that $20 and 2 hours of my time. I usually find at least one version or something I really like on a Live Trax.

I don't expect this to be come my most favorite release of all time. I don't even expect it to become one of my go-to's. But I imagine I'll enjoy it while I'm listening to it.

The show could be the band farting on stage and you’d tel us it’s great.

You saying this is good means very little

[Xcacel]

Originally Posted by crashintonickdm

The show could be the band farting on stage and you’d tel us it’s great.

You saying this is good means very little

Have you listened to it?

[SeekUpTheCubs]

Listened this morning. Reeeeeeally nice mix. So Right is a huge stand out. We knew this though because Copperpot loves this version

Easily the best 2014 release. Weirdly all the 2014 shows are mixed really well but the other two don’t compete set wise

With BBN and If Only getting far fewer plays these past few years I’ve actually really started to look forward to them

[Typical_Ant]

Originally Posted by SeekUpTheCubs

Listened this morning. Reeeeeeally nice mix. So Right is a huge stand out. We knew this though because Copperpot loves this version

Easily the best 2014 release. Weirdly all the 2014 shows are mixed really well but the other two don’t compete set wise

With BBN and If Only getting far fewer plays these past few years I’ve actually really started to look forward to them

Strongly disagree. I caved and listened to this last night. While the mix is quite amazing it's a terrible set with average at best performances.

The first set is sloppy, and ends with the run of Crash, Take me to Tomorrow, Sweet and Minarets. I don't think I've ever seen a worse run of songs and none of which are played at an above average level. I will say #27 is pretty good version and interesting way to kick off the night. I wonder if that song alone made someone put a mark next to this set as "this is gonna be a good show" before they even listened to the remainder. Overall I can't stand the sound of most of the 2014 sets. Carter is using an open high hat and just bashing on it the entire time.

The Main set is a standard 2014 set with no surprises thrown in. Yes, So Right is good, but it's THE sole highlight of the main set and I've certainly heard others that are equal if not better from this era. Nothing else really stands out here is amazing or worth repeat listens.

The partial GGT is worth exactly 1 listen, as the band themselves just seemed to stop it out of boredom or lack of inspiration. It's about to kick in, and then STOP. I thought the track cut out.

Nothing like a You and Me into Burning Down the House Encore either. Wow what a fun ending. Also performed fairly poorly. D minus level.