Comments on: Led Zeppelin – The Drag Queen Of New Orleans (The Godfatherecords G.F. 305/306/307)

By: lvtapetrader

lvtapetrader — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:59:44 +0000

I am very happy to have this release in my
collection as it is one of the shows I listen to quite often. Now I don’t have to
seek out my CDr’s of previous releases, I can just pop this one in and get my rocks
off. Thank you Godfather.

By: Plomerus

Plomerus — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:42:15 +0000

eric99: You can say that again. Godfather typically strives to release the very best – the only exceptions being items that are ultra-rare/previously unreleased where the value in that regard trumps a lesser sound quality. Every Godfather release I have heard is superior to counterparts from other labels. Plus, that packaging…and the overall diversity…from Zeppelin to Kiss, Floyd to Madonna. I’m of the opinion that virtually any release on the label would be valuable to fans of the respective artists.

By: eric99

eric99 — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:57:56 +0000

It really seems to me that Godfather is the one label lately that really cares about overall quality on a regular basis, as opposed to just churning out what ever comes along via the torrent sites.

By: wgpsec

wgpsec — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:22:41 +0000

I believe the audience tape speed to be right on and the soundboard runs about 1% slower. Like I mentioned in the review, it really isn’t an issue and shouldn’t deter anybody from getting this awesome sounding release. Also, the Cream snipett that Ledman mentions I identified as “Cat’s Squirell” recorded for Fresh Cream. It’s really a quick reference but I’ve heard Page mess around with this riff before.

By: Argenteum Astrum

Argenteum Astrum — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:57:39 +0000

For me both tapes run at the correct speed. And even if there is some difference, it’s so minor that only an advanced listener can detect it. For me this newly released title from Godfather is far better than Tarantura. First, Godfather decided not to use the audience source to fill the cuts in “The Rain Song” and “Moby Dick,” where the cuts are almost the same and there would be a big mess to fill them to add only 1 or 2 seconds. Second, an equalizing job is much more smoother for me than on Tarantura. The sound is very warm and the audience source is not tweaked as hard as on Tarantura. All in all, when compared, Godfather wins the battle.

By: oldman24

oldman24 — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:34:54 +0000

WPGSEC said: The soundboard runs slightly slower than the audience tape.
But does the soundboard run at the correct speed or the audience??

By: LedMan

LedMan — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:02:11 +0000

Listening to this release again for the 3rd time and noticed during “D & C” Jimmy plays a sniplett of a song Cream either wrote or covered. This excellent title from Godfather appears to be a new remaster and the transition from AUD to SB is very smooth. I also noticed that the low (BASS) frequencies have been increased compared to some of the other releases I have in my collection. Considering that Tarantura’s “Witchqueen” sold out ages ago this is a excellent release for both hardcore and casual fans and shouldn’t be too difficult to seek out.

By: wgpsec

wgpsec — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:15:13 +0000

The soundboard runs slightly slower than the audience tape.

By: chambau

chambau — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:21:48 +0000

Just a quick question: “The overall speed of the board tape runs slightly slower” than the audience tape or than other ’73 board tapes?