Live at the Proms 1970

AMG Review of Live at the Proms 1970

Richie Unterberger
All Music Guide

Initially recorded for the BBC in August 1970, this is a good document of the group in concert shortly after the release of Third, stripped down to the quartet of Wyatt, Ratledge, Hopper, and saxophonist Elton Dean. Most of the material comes from their second and third albums, and Wyatt, disappointingly, barely sings at all. These versions aren't much different from the ones found on the official releases, though they're perhaps a bit more spontaneous, so this is primarily recommended for hardcore fans.