HW: Hawkwind '97 in '99

[Keith Henderson]

Neil sayz:

>
>>Phetamine St....when I first heard DH, I thought this was the worst
>>goddamn HW song I'd ever heard.  But shortly thereafter, it began to grow
>>on me until it was one of my favourites from that album.  I still don't
>>like the way it's recorded/mixed (perhaps the rumour of its demo status
>>is true?), so I'm glad this live version is included.  The great thing
>>about this one is that Richard Chadwick really branches out here into
>>some real innovative percussion.  Every day I appreciate his presence in
>>the band a little more, just like Alan Davey.  Again, I think this should
>>be in the set for awhile...I'm surprised it was only performed that one
>>time (Leeds)...did I hear that right??
>
>Ron performed this at Leeds because it was his home town and a lot of
>his friends went to this gig. This means that there is only one mixing
>desk copy to use, hence the quality.

Well, it was the quality of the studio recording I was talking about.  Or
rather the mix, which I can't describe what's exactly wrong with it other
than I just think it sounds 'off.'

Keith H. (FAA)