Comments on: Pink Floyd – Hunter College 1971 (Godfather Records GR 590/591)

By: Stu1201

Stu1201 — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:12:57 +0000

Apart form the great Godfather packaging I was a little disappointed with the sound quality of this release. I bought it on recommendations from the above. I didn’t have the benefit of hearing other versions of this show so can’t comment on how improved it is. Unfortunately I can’t see myself putting this one in the CD player very often. So I’d say for serious collectors only. I have about 8 other Godfather Floyd releases.

By: wgpsec

wgpsec — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 22:19:27 +0000

This is a very interesting title from Godfather. This show offers a great setlist and a unique performance. With so many superb releases, I am glad the label is not afraid to issue titles from less than perfect sources. Gsparaco wrote: “For the tape’s silver pressed debut Godfather produced a wonderful title worth having.” I couldn’t agree more.

By: Careful Axeman Eugene

Careful Axeman Eugene — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:13:00 +0000

i’m certainly not meaning to offend anybody, as just to my own ears, it doesn’t sound thin at all…in fact, to me it sounds rather bass-heavy. also, around 1:21-1:24 into it (Track 1: Embryo), the volume increases noticeably. what’s especially great about this release is that it has the ideal Floyd setlist for late 1971 and with no significant flaws other than just the brief edit about 12:32 into Careful with that Axe, Eugene. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

By: LedMan

LedMan — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:47:22 +0000

I agree that this is a solid release from Godfather and has nice sound for a 1971 AUD source. The Embryo has a interesting feel and I’ve never heard a version like this one before. “Meddle” is one of my favorite albums and always enjoy hearing Echoes. The rest of the setlist are some of my favs hearing live. Keep the early Floyd coming! The front cover would make a cool wall poster. I like the black and white art for this one.

By: gsparaco

gsparaco — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 03:43:40 +0000

“A Saucerful Of Secrets” is complete, lasting more than eighteen glorious minutes. It’s unclear if they played a blues as a second encore, something which they did often on this tour. Whoever taped this was very conscientiousness. It’s a mystery why this hasn’t been released before, but Godfather did a masterful job in finally producing this.

By: Careful Axeman Eugene

Careful Axeman Eugene — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 03:37:07 +0000

both me and DLee have been VERY MUCH looking forward to this one, ever since it was announced, and now more than ever after this solid review…which we’re thankful for. for 1971 Floyd shows, it’s so disappointing and a little ironic that it’s so uncommon to have both a Saucerful of Secrets that’s pretty-much intactly complete as well as One of These Days I’m Gonna Cut You Into Little Pieces, while still haveing Echoes, Atom Heart Mother and all the other goodies and gems