Maybe the phrase "favorite should be used" instead of best. From a musicians standpoint, this Doll is my fav of all. The lead Jerry pulls off shows he still had some spark! Rest of the show is OK. 4 stars for the CD and also check out RFTG's version. Sweet female vocals really adds to the GD gem!

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NYC and MSG...put them together, and was this the longest run of shows in one venue since the acoustic in '80?



1st Set: The sound levels keep fluctuating thankfully not interrupting my enjoyment of this groove "Touch." Brent's determined irascible boards elevate the life of this otherwise standard "Rooster." Hmmm..Jerry's riffing through 'Tennessee,' but we veer instead into a fine but forgettable "Dire." I wish this song would get "Far From Me." On the bright side, Brent sounds really youthfully fresh tonight, it's as if he's still got his long hair from the early 80's. Dylan time? You bet, with a lovely "Queen Jane." There's our "Tennessee," slow at first but the strong vocalizations, a bit of a sing-along, and a rugged jam in the 7's make this version erupt. "Let" is plagued by the same ehhh malaise during the song, but the jammies is respectfully thought out.



2nd Set: They're brewing some mighty malelovent tones...who's the "Victim" tonight? Pokey, though Jerry's sneering instrument is frightening...toying with his prey. A strainingly long but pleasant "Foolish" continues the set, But listen to the one earlier in the run before this... Time for a little "Playin" Mini speculations, nothing too dramatic before the first "China" in a long while. Me dig the harpsichord, not so much the rough distorted Jerry solo as I prefer my 'China's' to be delicate, not rough. It's a fine reading and we're back to a short but nicely planned "Playin Reprise." "Drums/Space" are both bursting with microcosmic life. Did I use the word celestial recently because Brent's synths create a universe full of wonderment. "The Wheel" is not as much a rocker than a journey through plush surroundings. "Black Peter" is a competent run-through of an always appreciable archaic ditty. Both "Around" and "Good Lovin" are high-bursts of good-time energy, especially the riotious later..."You've got to push back the night, your love is the only thing that makes things go right, so push back the night." Nice, Bobby.



A well-plucked "Quinn" sends the crowd home with enough smiles to last them til tomorrow night.



3 1/3

- February 3, 2006This run is nothing if not consistent