This past weekend, Richard Lloyd, co-founder and guitarist of Television died at the age of 75. Lloyd and Tom Verlaine (who died in 2023) produced a twin guitar attack that was seldom matched with a sound that was innovative and very influential. I didn't have the opportunity to hear or see the band back in the 70's, but I did acquire the band's first two albums within the past 20 years. The first time I heard the debut, Marquee Moon, I instantly fell in love with the record. As a guitar player myself, I marveled at the intricate guitar interplay between Lloyd and Verlaine and though the band often played in punk clubs (CBGB's) they weren't punk, but it was more of a fusion of jazz, art rock, prog and post-punk. This is not a sound I appreciated when I was in high school, but have come to understand and enjoy the music later.
The Television studio albums are a classic example of not doing the music justice. I've read that their live performances were a better example of their sound and the live boots I've heard are great. I remember seeing the live (official?) cassette of The Blow-Up years ago and regret not buying it. It's since been re-released several times on CD. LP and tape, but I would love to buy the original tape release. For now, a digital version will have to do and it's a terrific listen. If you're used to hearing multi-track soundboard sourced live albums, the sound quality isn't perfect, but as a fan of any live recordings (audience, board etc.) I think this sounds really good! The cover's, Knockin' and Satisfaction are a welcome bonus!
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The Blow-Up (1982)
01. The Blow-Up
02. See No Evil
03. Prove It
04. Elevation
05. I Don't Care
06. Venus De Milo
07. Foxhole
08. Ain't That Nothin'
09. Knockin' On Heaven's Door
10. Little Johnny Jewel
11. Friction
12. Marquee Moon
13. Satisfaction
Tom Verlaine – guitar, lead vocals
Richard Lloyd – guitar, backing vocals
Billy Ficca – drums
Fred Smith – bass, backing vocals
The Blow-Up (1982)
01. The Blow-Up
02. See No Evil
03. Prove It
04. Elevation
05. I Don't Care
06. Venus De Milo
07. Foxhole
08. Ain't That Nothin'
09. Knockin' On Heaven's Door
10. Little Johnny Jewel
11. Friction
12. Marquee Moon
13. Satisfaction
Tom Verlaine – guitar, lead vocals
Richard Lloyd – guitar, backing vocals
Billy Ficca – drums
Fred Smith – bass, backing vocals
Recorded live at My Father's Place, Roslyn, LI, NY 3/20/78.
The Blow Up track is a The 13th Floor Elevators' 'Fire Engine' cover although it is generally not credited on any of the original cassette versions.
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