Search - Cult :: Instant Live the Fillmore CA 03.01.06

Unique Set List, Very Good Sound.

"The Woj" | Downers Grove, IL | 04/15/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While the quality of the recording is not on par with the better efforts like Cleveland or New York, the quality is still excellent overall. A rating of 4.5 out of 5 would be more accurate. With this being the first show of the tour, Instant Live seems to be tweaking the mix and volume levels as the recording progresses. These adjustments in no way detract from the band's performance. The gem here is the inclusion of the song "New York City" which is one of my favorites. The band dropped it from the set list and it is not available on subsequent concerts. The band is in top form and very spirited throughout (unlike the dreary & unispired San Diego show). For newcomers I would start with the New York City or Cleveland show. But for "diehard" fans, adding this to cart is pretty much a no brainer.

****FYI, there will be a dvd of the Cult's concert at the Irving Plaza in New York City available shortly. The music from the concert is only available from Instant Live via download at 192 kBit mp3. The Irving Plaza show is arguably the best of the entire US Tour and a must have for any fan. I hope to be reviewing the dvd very soon!****"