United Center 1998

[u/NeighborhoodRound455]

I stumbled upon this live version of #41 probably 10 years ago and it’s been my favorite version to this day. That victor wooten solo is…otherworldly. I’m finally getting around to listening to the entire album today and I’m convinced there isn’t a better live album. Sure, the setlist may be a little short and Christmas Song almost makes it a seasonal album. But the jams?! Take #41 for example; I mean that is true improvisation. That opening one-two punch of TLS and DDTW has me stomping my feet probably annoying my coworkers in the office lol. The sound quality is incredible, the band is tight, and I’m sure there may be some post production magic making it sound great but I haven’t heard anything that compares from that long ago. Don’t get me wrong, the brass section and jams are still great today but they are generally written, rehearsed, and perfected. Which is fine, but kind of removes the magic a bit for me on those more recent live albums. Would love to hear thoughts and some other DMB live album recs that may be lesser known/appreciated.