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That’s the answer to your question. 35 shows from 87-92 have been released. And that doesn’t count the 9 from 87-95 in 30 Trips.

I was listening to 8/6/89 at Sacramento, CA What a gem. Too bad we don't hear more music from this era!

i have linked to what they did on dead, but they have lots of others including doors. stumbled on to this on ebay via the 71 set that was up for sale for $65 or so. http://www.odmcy.com/catalog/index.php/catalogue?search=grateful%20dead…

Upon first listen, the sound is very good. The vocals in particular have been enhanced and sound beautiful. I see the strategy in hyping songs available on unlimited catalogue releases, in order to drive sales, and I don't disagree with it from that perspective. The inclusion of "Blow Away," I think they could take back. To draw upon the immense body of work available and include a Brent Mydland lead vocal seems a bit suspect, and it's not a stellar track. The package and booklet are nice enough. This one can live in my car.

I’ll pick up eventually.

I just returned from the package store with some Jameson and Corona Premier. The steaks are grilled and the dishes done; now for a break. The new Doors Isle of Wight is recently out. All the background is all over the web, but it's a historic show with 600,000 or so in attendance... the Doors took the stage at 2am. Morrison was mostly sober. First, I listened to the cd. I was nonplussed; I mean, the Doors were a unique musical force with a sound like no other before or since, but maybe an average live band. The "Light My Fire" caught my ear first, with Morrison in full voice at the end. The real treat here for Doors loyalists is the blu-ray. Bathed in somber red light with a simple backline, this is a stripped-down-to-the-music-only performance. Gone is all the drama and histrionics of the Lizard King. Morrison grips the mike stand like Mark Lanegan, all voice and no bullshit. The video begins with quality footage of the stage setup, concertgoers, and a motorcycle ride through the surrounding towns and villages. It really draws you in. Throughout the show, the band gets tighter and tighter, from the machine-gun snare drum of Densmore to the classical/jazz/bluesy psychedelia of Robbie Krieger's Gibson SG, to the anchor of the band, Ray Manzarek, frontstage at that awesome keyboard setup of his, resplendent in white jacket. Ray's backing vocals are a force behind Jim on this night. Jim is in very fine voice and has the audience enraptured, as only so few could... Jerry Garcia comes to mind. I'll add that I saw The Doors of the 21st Century at Red Rocks ten or fifteen years ago, the Coors Light Mountain Jam, whenever the hell that was. The Cult's Ian Astbury handled the vocals. He'd lost weight, cut his hair into the full Morrison and was clad only in black T-shirt and jeans. He mesmerized, obviously having studied Jim like a method actor, two songs in you thought you were in 1968. And, I shit you not, it began to rain lightly right as "Riders on the Storm" began, with lightning dancing across the sky over downtown Denver. Anyone who was fortunate enough to have been there can attest to this miracle. In closing, Isle of Wight is a must-have for the die-hard fan or completist. For those looking for Jim to lead them to ecstasy a la Dionysus, you might look elsewhere, but this is definitely worth at least one viewing/listen.

Double post.

Let us know how the Doors package is.

Let us know how the Doors package is.

amazon says I'll have this Sunday before 8pm, along with the Doors Isle of Wight package. I know what I'll be listening to on the way to and from work Monday morning. Bravo!