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Recorded live at The Family Dog, San Francisco, California in November 1969, The Matrix, San Francisco, California in November & December 1969, and Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri in May 1969. Includes liner notes
Digitally remastered by Jeff Willens (Universal Mastering Studios-East).
In the '80s, former Richard Hell guitarist Robert Quine hooked up with Lou Reed for a critically acclaimed batch of albums regarded by many as the Velvet Underground visionary's finest solo works. However, this was not the first time Quine and Reed's paths had crossed. In 1969, young Velvets fan Quine surreptitiously recorded a string of Velvet Underground gigs during what turned out to be some of the group's last great moments before slowly splintering apart the following year. Though Velvets fans have heard other live versions of much of this material, a great deal of what's heard on these three discs is illuminating, and some of it is downright revelatory.
The often-overlooked sweet side of the band is shown in the wistful ballads "Sunday Morning" and "Femme Fatale" and the Mo Tucker vocal showcases "After Hours" and "I'm Sticking with you, but it's the rock & roll fury of the group that drives this collection. The minimalist-inspired guitar-drums-organ din of "Foggy Notion," I Can't Stand It," and "White Light/White Heat" is the very definition of carefully controlled chaos. Perhaps the biggest treats are the three wildly differing versions of the half-hour epic "Sister Ray." The thrilling, eclectic treatments of this tune show that the iconoclastic Velvets had more in common with the blues-rockers and first-generation jam bands of the time than latter-day revisionists would care to admit.
by Robert Quine.
3cds. Rec.1969 @ Family Dog,Sf @Matrix,Sf;Washington Univ
Velvet Underground: Lou Reed, Sterling Morrison (vocals, guitar); Doug Yule (vocals, organ, bass); Maureen Tucker (vocals, drums).
Compilation producers: Bill Levenson, Sal Mercuri.
Spin (10/01, p.128) - 7 out of 10 - "...Reacquaints us with another un-punk side of the Lou crew: the VU jam band....their vibe is chummy and relaxed, feeling each other up nicely..."
Entertainment Weekly (11/16/01, p.129) - "...This is a potent shot of some kinda love..." - Rating: B+
Q (12/01, p.166) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...This is a Godsend for VU gnomes..."
Uncut (12/01, p.115) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...This three-disc set covers just about every aspect of The Velvet Underground....Hardcore fans will relish the chance to expand their acquaintance with one of rock's most obstinately innovative outfits..."
Alternative Press (11/01, pp.98-9) - 9 out of 10 - "...Provides a rare portrait of one of rock's most important groups..."
The Wire (1/02, p.40) - Ranked #24 in Wire's "50 Records of the Year 2001".
The Wire (10/01, p.56) - "...Deeply enriches their legacy....the legned of The VU stands taller than ever..."
Mojo (Publisher) (9/01, p.90) - "...A priceless boon to Velvets lore..." Bootleg Series Vol. 1: The Quine Tapes Music Velvet Underground Bootleg Series Vol. 1: The Quine Tapes Songs Bootleg Series Vol. 1: The Quine Tapes Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)  Live 3cd set for one of the best r'n'r band ever
If you are concerned for hi-fi sound, please avoid this set. But if you are, why are you looking at the velvet underground: the sweetest and the loudest band who has ever walk this planet. The previous live albums were intimate shows (1969) or just document (live at max's kansas city). This one is a full force noise frenzy. Maureen's drums (ehr, drum), guitars, guitars and more guitars. 3 (!) versions of Sister Ray will blow your mind for sure.Who needs hi-fi sound when you can have this. So take a bottle of fine one from the freezer, put this one on the stereo, put the volume on 11: pure heaven!
Submitted by a reviewer (Naples, Italy) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Take heed of the term "bootleg"!
Though this collection is a must for any Velvet Underground/Lou Reed fan, please keep in mind that the sound quality is definately bootleg quality.
This is not a bootlet taken from a soundboard recording, but from Robert Quines' handheld cassette recorder and microphone while in the crowd.
I personnally liked the intros by Lou, some of which were quite lengthy
As long as you don't get your hopes up too much on the sound quality, you will enjoy this collection.
Submitted by a reviewer (Frankfort, KY, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Essential addition to the VU canon
The sound quality isn't so great, and many of the songs also appear on 1969 Live. But it's bigger and louder than 1969 Live. Lou Reed's guitar work, in particular, is more prominent, especially on the three lengthy workouts on "Sister Ray," which average 1/2 hour in length. Not for the squeamish, but a must for VU aficionados.
Submitted by a reviewer (Arlington, VA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  COULDN'T WAIT FOR THIS ONE!
THIS IS FOR HARD CORE VELVET FREAKS LIKE ME.IF YOUR EXPECTING DIGITAL AGE STUDIO SONIC QUALITY,FORGET IT.BUT THESE RECORDINGS ARE EXCELLENT FOR THERE AGE AN CONSIDERING THE PRIMITIVE RECORDING TECHNIQUE.THE VOCALS TEND TO FADE,BUT NOT CONTINUALY AN THE INSTRUMENTS ARE FAIRLY CLEAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE DRUMS.THIS IS WORTH THE MONEY,BUT FOR THE FAITHFUL ONLY.
Submitted by doug_129 (PITTSBURGH,PA)
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 Don't Worry About the Sound
I hesitated a while before buying this, worried about the sound quality. I just got through listening to it for the first time and I feel like a jerk for waiting. Any true fan of rock & roll should get this set as quickly as possible: this is the Real Thing, "America at its best" as Jonathan Richman put it. The sound quality--raw, dirty and wild-- is perfect for the music, just remember to turn it up!
Submitted by a reviewer (nanaimo, bc, canada)
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