KISS – COMPLETE DAVENPORT 1975 SOUNDBOARD TAPES (2 CD)

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RKO Orpheum Theatre, Davenport, IA, USA 20th July 1975

　The final blow to the soundboard series that reveals the truth behind the masterpiece “ALIVE!” The definitive edition, which contains the complete recording of two performances on one day, is now in stock!!

　This work permanently preserves two stereo soundboard recordings. It is a two-disc set with the first show of “July 20, 1975: Davenport” on Disc 1 and the second show on Disc 2. As you may know, the original soundboards for “ALIVE!” have been unearthed in succession recently. We have also imported them from the original source and have offered them as a series. To confirm the lineup, let’s first look back at the soundboard circumstances of the “DRESSED TO KILL Tour.”

●“HOTTER THAN HELL Tour”
January 7th – February 22nd (14 shows) ←※SAN FRANCISCO JANUARY 1975
●“DRESSED TO KILL Tour”
March 19th – May 11th (28 shows)
*May 16th “DEFINITIVE DETROIT 1975” (ALIVE! recording date)
May 17th – June 7th (12 shows)
*June 13th “TULSA 1975 SOUNDBOARD”
June 14th – 20th (4 shows)
*June 21st “CLEVELAND 1975” (ALIVE! recording date)
June 22nd – July 5th (6 shows)
*July 20th: 2 shows at Davenport (ALIVE! recording date) ←★Here★
*July 23rd “DEFINITIVE WILDWOOD 1975』(ALIVE! recording date)
August 2nd-28th (10 performances)
●“ALIVE! Tour”
September 10th-December 31st (50 performances) ←※LANDOVER 1975

[Two complete versions of the original soundboard used in ALIVE!]
　This is KISS from 1975. We’ve previously introduced the original soundboard albums for ALIVE!, “DEFINITIVE DETROIT 1975,” “CLEVELAND 1975,” and “DEFINITIVE WILDWOOD 1975,” but this is the final installment. “CLEVELAND 1975” also had a Davenport recording, but it doesn’t overlap with this album at all. Let’s clarify the situation.

■Davenport concert soundboard
and sound check: CLEVELAND 1975 THE LOST KISS ALIVE! (4 songs + jam)
*1st show: DISC 1 of this album (all songs: some used in ALIVE?)
*2nd show: DISC 2 of this album (all songs: one song used in ALIVE)

…And so it goes. While “Let Me Go, Rock ‘N Roll” from the second show was used on “ALIVE!”, the track from the first show remains a mystery. One theory is that a section of “Cold Gin” was used in combination with the Wildwood performance, but the specific part is unknown. Eddie Kramer, who worked on the recording, has apparently lost the records, so it’s unclear at this point.

　Anyway, this work sets the sound board for those two performances in a complete version. This means that the sound source for four days (five performances) that is the origin of “ALIVE!” has been completed.

[Enjoy the “DRESSED TO KILL Tour” with a completely official sound]
　Of course, the two performances in this work were officially released in the 50th anniversary boxes of “DRESSED TO KILL” and “ALIVE!”, but according to the importer’s materials, they were leaked from the production process. In fact, the sound can only be called “completely official.” We were unable to determine the specific differences from the official final version, but in short, there are no flaws. The recording condition, mix, master freshness… there is nothing to criticize in any respect.

　What is depicted with such perfect quality is the true “ALIVE!” scene, and the two performances of the “DRESSED TO KILL Tour” that are approaching with full ambition. The sets are slightly different for the two performances, so let’s organize them together at the end.

●KISS (7 songs)
Deuce/Strutter/Firehouse/Nothin’ To Lose/100,000 Years/Black Diamond/Cold Gin
●Others (3 songs + 3 songs)
HOTTER THAN HELL: Got to Choose/Hotter Than Hell/Let Me Go, Rock And Roll (★: 2nd stage only)
DRESSED TO KILL: She/C’mon And Love Me/Rock And Roll All Nite (1st stage only)
*Note: The “★” mark indicates the take that was officially included in “ALIVE!”.

　This includes the longest and most unique set, “DEFINITIVE DETROIT 1975,” most of which were used on “ALIVE!”, “DEFINITIVE WILDWOOD 1975,” a compilation of detailed takes, “CLEVELAND 1975 THE LOST KISS ALIVE!”, and this set of two performances at the same venue. This completes the original soundboard series of historic masterpieces. These four sister works are an absolute must-have in any KISS collection. Please complete your collection with a press CD that will never lose its luster!

★”July 20, 1975: Davenport (1st/2nd show)” Superb stereo soundboard recording. This show, which also featured “Let Me Go, Rock ‘N Roll” on “ALIVE!”, features two performances on one day, all recorded in full. This was leaked during the production process of the official album, and the sound is “fully official quality.” This is the final installment of the “ALIVE! Original SBD Series,” following “DEFINITIVE DETROIT 1975,” “DEFINITIVE WILDWOOD 1975,” and “CLEVELAND 1975 THE LOST KISS ALIVE!”

Disc:1(65:57) (First Show)
1. Deuce
2. Strutter
3. Got To Choose
4. Hotter Than Hell
5. Firehouse
6. She
7. Ace Frehley Guitar Solo
8. Nothin’ To Lose
9. C’mon And Love Me
10. 100,000 Years
11. Drum Solo / 100,000 Years
12. Black Diamond
13. Cold Gin　★ALIVE!に一部採用？
14. Rock And Roll All Nite

Disc:2(68:40) (Second Show)
1. Deuce
2. Strutter
3. Got To Choose
4. Hotter Than Hell
5. Firehouse
6. She
7. Ace Frehley Guitar Solo
8. Nothin’ To Lose
9. C’mon And Love Me
10. 100,000 Years
11. Drum Solo / 100,000 Years
12. Black Diamond
13. Cold Gin
14. Let Me Go, Rock ‘N Roll　★ALIVE!に採用

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