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[376] Galaxie 500 - 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA - 23rd January 1990
My pal Chris gave me this CD ahead of a Damon & Naomi concert in London a few years ago (he also gave a copy to D&N) it’s a soundboard recording of Galaxie 500 at The 40 Watt Club in Athens recorded by the soundman Pat Biddle (aka Pat the Wiz).
I’m not sure this recording has been shared before which sort of surprised me, and it seems a shame to sit on this any longer so I’ve popped it on Dimeadozen to download (login required) and YouTube to stream.
Being a soundboard recording you can’t really hear the audience except what the on-stage mics pick up which is always a strange experience. The plus side of course is just how well you can actually hear the band (although I might like to hear the bass a wee bit more).
I’m a little surprised that I can’t find any contemporary review or comment on the show. Flagpole, an Athens indie magazine, makes a couple of mentions before the show but sadly nothing after.
- Catalogue Number: AHFOW 10/061
- Artist: Galaxie 500
- Title: 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA - 23rd January 1990
- Notes: Soundboard recording
- Format: CDR