Playing the Fool: The Complete Live Experience — Gentle Giant 2-CD
Gentle Giant’s Playing the Fool: The Complete Live Experience is a two-disc reissue of the band’s live album, described as remixed and remastered from original source tapes. The listing says this edition adds three previously unreleased tracks and restores between-song banter, introductions and venue ambience.
At a glance
- The listing describes a full live set, with three previously unreleased tracks: “Interview,” “Timing” and Ray Shulman’s solo violin feature.
- The claimed remix and remaster are credited to producer Dan Bornemark.
- Restored between-song banter, band introductions and venue ambience are specified in the description.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Two discs are specified, and the description presents this as the complete original setlist.
- Customers report enjoying the full performance, sound quality, remastering and live atmosphere.
Technical specifications
4 specifications| Brand | Alucard Records |
|---|---|
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Dimensions listed | 14.17 x 12.45 x 0.81 cm; 9.07 g |
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What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing describes a 1977 live album and says it captures the band at its 1976 peak. It does not explain the difference between those dates. Treat the year and recording-period descriptions as listing details rather than a settled recording chronology. The stated dimensions include a weight in the same value, so confirm packaging measurements if these matter.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Gentle Giant listeners seeking an expanded live performance with additional tracks and restored stage interludes.
- Collectors looking for a two-disc CD edition described as remixed and remastered.
Less suited to
- Listeners who specifically need a digital download, streaming edition or video release, which this listing does not identify.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
85% 85% - 4 stars
10% 10% - 3 stars
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Customer feedback is strongly positive overall, with listeners highlighting sound quality, the live performance, musicianship, remastering, track availability and atmosphere. This aligns with the listing’s description of a complete two-disc live set and restored stage material, but feedback does not independently verify those edition details. A smaller share of ratings are lower, so response is not uniformly positive.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the sound quality and remastering.
- Listeners appreciate the full live performance, musicianship and atmosphere.
- Customers report satisfaction with track availability.
Frequently asked questions
How many discs are listed?
The product details specify two discs.
What does the listing say is added in this edition?
It describes three previously unreleased tracks, along with restored between-song banter, band introductions and venue ambience.
Who is credited with the remix and remaster?
The description credits producer Dan Bornemark.
Which years does the listing mention?
It calls the album a 1977 release and also says the performance captures the band at its 1976 peak. It does not clarify that chronology.
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