Vixen / Manchester 1990 / 1CDR

Vixen / Manchester 1990 / 1CDR / Shades
International II, Manchester, UK 7th September 1990

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In 1990, VIXEN was in the middle of a golden age, having released their two major works, “VIXEN” and “REV IT UP.” Two new excavation masters who convey the site are newly excavated! The unparalleled beauty of these two works will be released at the same time.
This work is the first of two simultaneous releases. This is a powerful audience recording of “September 7, 1990 Manchester Performance”. They achieved great success with two albums, but disbanded after completing the world tour accompanying “REV IT UP.” Their golden age came to an end. First, let’s look back at its activity history and confirm the position of this work.

●1990
《“REV IT UP” released in July》
・August 11th + 25th: North America #1 (2 performances)
・August 30th – September 12th: Europe #1 (9 performances) ←★Here★
・September 19th – December 5th: North America #2 (48 performances)
●1991
・January 16th-24th: North America #3 (8 performances)
・February 8th – March 21st: Europe #2 (30 performances) ←※REV IT UP IN GERMANY
・May 11th + June 6th: North America #4 (2 performances)
“activity break”

This is VIXEN in 1990/1991. At our store, the professional shot gift work “REV IT UP IN GERMANY” has also been well received, but that was released in 1991 during the latter half of the tour. On the other hand, the Manchester performance of this work is the 5th performance of “Europe #1” at the beginning of the tour soon after “REV IT UP” was released. The concert was held 4 days before (3 performances before) the simultaneously released sister work “NOTTINGHAM 1990 (Shades 1826)”.
This work recorded at such a show has an excellent clear sound. This is a recording collection by Stephane, which is becoming a hot topic of conversation, and it is a masterpiece that was digitized directly from the original master. Although it is not the type that can be mistaken for a sound board in terms of tone, the atmosphere is detailed and neat. Each note overlaps but does not mix together, creating a fresh and beautiful sound. If you compare it to Japanese recording, it is the type that makes you feel the “beauty unique to the audience” like the prestigious Kinney.
In fact, although it’s not quite as good as its sister work “NOTTINGHAM 1990” in terms of its strong core thrust, on the other hand, the strength of this work is its heavy bass. I think this has something to do with the sound output at the scene, but the hall sound adds depth and dynamism, and the bass and bass drum are powerful. Moreover, the outline is solid, and you can clearly enjoy the groove created by the successive notes. Not only is it beautiful, but it also gives a sense of balance.
Also, the main point of this work is the excitement at the scene. They were also called the “female version of BON JOVI,” but that was not a joke but a compliment. Especially in the UK at the time, BON JOVI was at its peak, hitting No. 1 on the charts, and as they were being compared to that, their popularity was on the rise. In this work, the performance sound is the main character, but the excitement is also firmly included. I can literally feel the noisy British bastards welcoming me with open arms.
What creates such enthusiasm is the ultimate greatest hits, which can be called the essence of the golden age. Finally, arrange the set and experience its luxury.

●Vixen (5 songs)
・Cruisin’／Cryin’／Hell Raisers／I Want You To Rock Me／Edge Of A Broken Heart
●Rev It Up (8 songs)
・Streets In Paradise／Rev It Up／Not A Minute Too Soon／Hard 16／Love Is A Killer／Bad Reputation／How Much Love／Wrecking Ball

The famous band VIXEN was a pioneer of HR/HM girl bands and was also called the “female version of BON JOVI.” This is the simultaneous release of a beautiful sister live album that vacuum-packs the scenes where these girls shined most dazzlingly. Although his sister work “NOTTINGHAM 1990” may have a sound that appeals to everyone, it is this work that allows you to feel the heat of the times with a tingling sensation. Although they have different tastes, both are masterpieces of master craftsmanship that cannot be avoided. Please enjoy it to the fullest!

★Powerful audience recording of “September 7, 1990 Manchester Performance”. This is a collection of recordings by the much-talked-about master “Stephane”, and is a neat recording with a detailed atmosphere. Each note overlaps but does not mix together, creating a fresh and beautiful sound. If you compare it to Japanese recording, it is the type that makes you feel the “beauty unique to the audience” like the prestigious Kinney. This is a cultural heritage-level live album that lets you feel the heat of the Golden Age with a tingling sensation on your skin.
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２大代表作『VIXEN』『REV IT UP』を畳みかけ、黄金時代の真っ直中にいた1990年のVIXEN。その現場を伝える新発掘マスター２種が新発掘！　絶世の美姉妹作が同時リリース決定です。
本作は２作同時リリースの第一弾。「1990年９月７日マンチェスター公演」の強力オーディエンス録音です。アルバム２枚で全盛を築いたわけですが、『REV IT UP』に伴うワールド・ツアーを終えたところで解散。彼女たちの黄金時代は泡沫に終わってしまいました。まずは、その活動歴を振り返り、本作のポジションを確認してみましょう。

●1990年
《７月『REV IT UP』発売》
・８月11日＋25日：北米#1（２公演）
・８月30日ー９月12日：欧州#1（９公演）←★ココ★
・９月19日ー12月５日：北米#2（48公演）
●1991年
・１月16日ー24日：北米#3（８公演）
・２月８日ー３月21日：欧州#2（30公演）←※REV IT UP IN GERMANY
・５月11日＋６月６日：北米#4（２公演）
《活動休止》

これが1990年／1991年のVIXEN。当店ではプロショットのギフト作『REV IT UP IN GERMANY』も好評を博していますが、そちらはツアー後半の1991年。それに対して本作のマンチェスター公演は、『REV IT UP』リリース間もないツアー初期「欧州#1」の５公演目。同時リリースの姉妹作『NOTTINGHAM 1990（Shades 1826）』の４日前（３公演前）にあたるコンサートでした。
そんなショウで記録された本作は、絶品のクリア・サウンド。話題沸騰中の「Stephane」氏による録音コレクションでして、その大元マスターからダイレクトにデジタル化された銘品なのです。音色的にサウンドボードと間違えるタイプではないのですが、その空気感がきめ細やかで端正。１音１音が重なり合いつつも混じり合わず、瑞々しくも美しい。日本録音に喩えるなら、名門キニーのような「オーディエンスならではの美」を感じさせてくれるタイプなのです。
実のところ、オンな芯の突進力では姉妹作『NOTTINGHAM 1990』に一歩及ばないものの、逆に本作の強みは重低音。これは現場の出音も関係していると思いますが、ホール鳴りが厚みとダイナミズムを加えており、ベースやバスドラが力強い。しかも輪郭がしっかりとしており、１音１音が連なることで生み出されるグルーヴまでキチンと味わえる。単に美しいだけでなく、全体バランスにも均整が感じられるのです。
また、本作は現場の熱気もポイント。彼女たちは「女性版BON JOVI」とも呼ばれていたわけですが、それは揶揄ではなく褒め言葉。特に当時の英国はそのBON JOVIがチャートNo.1を連発する絶頂時代でして、それに比較されるだけあって彼女たちに対する人気も沸騰。本作はあくまで演奏音こそが主役を譲らないものの、その熱気もしっかりと封入。口うるさい英国野郎共が諸手を挙げて歓待しているのが肌感覚で伝わってくるのです。
そんな熱気を生み出しているのは、黄金時代の粋とも言うべき究極グレイテスト・ヒッツ。最後にセットを整理し、その豪華ぶりを実感していただきましょう。

●ヴィクセン（５曲）
・Cruisin’／Cryin’／Hell Raisers／I Want You To Rock Me／Edge Of A Broken Heart
●レヴ・イット・アップ（８曲）
・Streets In Paradise／Rev It Up／Not A Minute Too Soon／Hard 16／Love Is A Killer／Bad Reputation／How Much Love／Wrecking Ball

HR/HM系ガールズ・バンドの先駆けであり、「女性版BON JOVI」とも呼ばれた名バンドVIXEN。そんな彼女たちがもっとも眩しく輝いていた現場を真空パックした美姉妹ライヴアルバムの同時リリースです。より万人向けサウンドなのは妹作『NOTTINGHAM 1990』かも知れませんが、時代の熱量をヒリヒリとした肌感覚で味わえるのは本作の方です。異なる味わいながらどちらも避けて通れない名匠の逸品。どうぞ、併せて存分にお楽しみください！

★「1990年９月７日マンチェスター公演」の強力オーディエンス録音。話題の名匠「Stephane」氏による録音コレクションで、空気感もきめ細やかな端正録音。１音１音が重なり合いつつも混じり合わず、瑞々しくも美しい。日本録音に喩えるなら、名門キニーのような「オーディエンスならではの美」を感じさせてくれるタイプです。黄金時代の熱量をヒリヒリとした肌感覚で味わえる文化遺産級のライヴアルバムです。

01. Intro
02. Streets In Paradise
03. Rev It Up
04. Not A Minute Too Soon
05. Cruisin’
06. Hard 16
07. Cryin’
08. Bass Solo / Drum Solo
09. Hell Raisers
10. Love Is A Killer
11. Bad Reputation
12. How Much Love
13. Wrecking Ball
14. I Want You To Rock Me
15. Edge Of A Broken Heart

Janet Gardner – Vocal
Jan Kuehnemund – Guitar
Share Pedersen – Bass
Roxy Petrucci – Drums

Shades 1825