Dr. Stan's holding out on us.
dtm | ct USA | 01/22/2009
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Let me start by saying if you are not very familiar with moe. or with the "wart's and all" series of live shows by this new york based jam band
you should NOT start with this record. There are many better examples of
this fantastic band, both live and studio.
Dr. Stans Vol. 1 is the first of the second series of uncut/as it happened live shows from the band, replacing the popular "warts and all" series. In the spirit of the famous "dick's pick's"(grateful dead) these albums re-create the live experiance by giving you the band mistakes/banter/feedback and all.
This particular show from the moe. archive features a 2004 performance from a caribbean cruise ship, which adds a decidedly pary-like vibe to the bands sound and set-list. Although nothing stands out as premiere example of what this band can do, there are some rarities and covers here that make this worth purchasing for the dedicated moe. fan. Of particualr instrest the appearance of "armageddon jig", "lost pirate jam", "interstellar overdrive"(pink floyd), "the weight"(the band), and a fantastic "turn on your lovelight"(grateful dead) right in the middle of a blazing "recreational chemistry". I think this interesting set list is probably the main reason "dr. Stan" selected this show for our listening pleasure.
Also included to fill the rest of this 3 cd volume is a set dating back to 1995 as the band opens for "Leftover Salmon". Sort of a neat "then and now" for harcore fans but nothing stunning here.
Overall a great addition to the complete moe. collection, but im giving it 3 starts because having been to alot of moe. shows i happen to know that Dr. Stan is holding back alot of what these boys can do. Of course maybe he likes it that way."
Moe live is a sure bet.
Phil | Simpsonville, Seychelles | 09/17/2008
(3 out of 5 stars)
"This set of jams did not do as much for me as other live Moe. Dr. Stan put together a solid set of Moe Jams. This lacked the true energy of Moe when they are 100% on. Warts and All Vol. 6 really rocks. I gave this one 3 stars as it will most likely be a while before I play it again. I love Moe and really dig the long live jams. There is a lot of Moe out there. This show was just not one of the better ones. Dr. Stan, please try again.
Dr. Phil."
Track Listings (8) - Disc #1