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One loud night at the Viper Room

M. Bromberg | Atlanta, GA United States | 03/10/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The loud and mysterious Masters of Reality resurface with this 1997 live set, mostly a mix of tunes from their first and second albums. Though Ginger Baker's not here (and wouldn't that have been a treat?) to dress up the songs from "Sunrise on the Sufferbus," there's lots to recommend. "Blue Garden," "Doraldina's Prophecies" and "John Brown" are great, the album's production is flawless, and Scott Weiland stops by the vocal mic on his way back from the bar. (Weird, but it works.) This band really created its own niche in the early 90s, and the album deserves better than it got -- that is, no promotion whatever. Then again, each Masters release has been on a different label (this one seems to be on "Malicious Vinyl"), only adding to Chris Goss and the Masters' mysterious career. So it's no surprise that this is out of print currently, but it's a real find if you're a fan."

Great Stoner Rock-Blues

Kyuss Magnus | missoula, mt | 06/18/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I agree witth the proceeding review. This is an excellent album, and the production is surprisingly great for a live set. Doraldina's Prophecies will blow you away if you haven't heard it yet. Here in Missoula, Mt used copies of it are selling for 1.99 at Hastings. If you have a Hastings go there and buy it!"