If the last live recording from Baker Gurvitz Army was a treat, this box is a Christmas gift! This is a combination of two live shows. If that wasn’t enough, there are two DVDs. The BBC TV Appearances, In Concert, and a Musikladen appearance from Bremen, Germany. In other words, this box has it all! If you like Baker Gurvitz Army, or simply are a fan of 70s rock, this release is a must have.
The first disc comes from Paris Theater in London. It’s a solid representation of the highlights from the 1975 run. The next two discs show the band in its natural flow while on tour. This set comes from Kings Hall in Derby, and it captures the entire performance from the group. It is also possibly the highlight of the entire box set.
In case hearing is not enough, you have the option of hearing and seeing. The two DVDs included here truly show the nature of this band on stage. What you notice right away is the incredible skills with which these players perform. Not only that, you can see them having fun on stage, letting loose, and improvising here and there. It’s cool to see these songs come alive, and sometimes take a slightly different shape than what’s on the official album. 1970s were very creative and interesting times when it comes to music.
Baker Gurvitz Army how a band that wasn’t super big at the time of its existence still managed to create absolute greatness. This tells you how populated was the market with incredible bands. The sound heard here and elsewhere is what defines the classic rock radio to this day. If you followed Baker Gurvitz Army you are no stranger to these words, but if you are just discovering this band now, there is a lot of joyful digging ahead. This is an outstanding set of archival live recordings!
Mark Kadzielawa
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