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R.E.M.   09/12/2008

Arena Riga, Riga, Latvia
Source 1-ISI-SEHM-1-Innovative Specialists Binaural Ear Mounted Microphones (TFB-2 cardioid) Deluxe Audio Technica Cardioid > 1-SP-SPSB-6-Battery
Box with Bass Roll Off (set at 107 Hz) > Edirol R09 (WAV, 16 bit, 44,1 kHz) USB transfer to PC > Audacity > flac frontend > Remaster
Media FLAC   2 discs
Notes This was R.E.M.'s second ever (and final) show in Latvia (first 3 years earlier) and their last month of touring in Europe ever. Michael references it being a rough couple of days during the show, referring to Peter's black rickenbacker guitar being stolen a few days earlier on 9 September in Helsinki (which could explain Bad Day being the show opener presuming Peter wrote the setlist). It was returned on 19 September, but had not yet been when this show took place. The crowd was treated to a fine performance and a great setlist, with a few chestnuts such as Harborcoat, Fall On Me and Cuyahoga featuring. I'm sure Peter was really bummed out during this week of shows, and Michael says very little throughout the show, but the band still put on a great show to a very enthusiastic crowd.
Trades Allowed Yes
Ratings Show: A    Sound: A-
Lists R.E.M. Audio
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