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From:
Andy Thomas
To:
Gonzi (Fresh)
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Date:
Mon, 21 Jul 1997 17:15:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject:
Re: (idm) portishead
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On Mon, 21 Jul 1997, Gonzi (Fresh) wrote:
quoted 4 lines I also heard that Portishead weren't their absolute best live-their> > I also heard that Portishead weren't their absolute best live-their > > show at the Hollywood American Legion was less than remarkable. > > Who told you that? That's a load of shit. I was there, mate!
nah, l agree w/ david, it was embarassingly bad. it had all of the elements of a bad rock concert.
quoted 2 lines Their third> Their third > show ever and their first show in America.
irrelevant...
quoted 2 lines It was fucking really good,> It was fucking really good, > their dj spun old school classics and funky beats
what about the crap mixing? "funky beats"?
quoted 2 lines beth's vocals were> beth's vocals were > right on, the drumming and guitars were really tight -
and, like most shows at the legion hall, the sound was *really* muddy... i was never really a big fan of portishead, but i haven't touched anything by them since that very unmemorable evening... andy onnow: funk d'void - live cd (soma)