Justin Shirley Smith Ruins Roger's Drum Sound??

Jimi, not sure if I mis-read your post mate, but I have to disagree with the statement that Live Killers was one tour release too late and relied too heavily on the Jazz album.

In my opinion, despite that [not necessarily bad but] odd sound the Jazz album has (especially drum wise), I always thought that live those songs really came to life. It's a shame that the album didn't have a clearer feel to it (don't get me wrong, Jazz is one of my favourite Queen albums), and I do like the drum sound on it, but sometimes I wish it wasn't as damp as it sounds.

But, I just love the live sound of the songs from the album. All his fills on the toms, the way his hi-hat sounds when it opens up as Rog touches the snare - I just think it's a great sounding album. In fact, the sort of tour I'd like to see on DVD.

I think you are right Greatkingsam. I just alluded to the point that by leaving a live album as long as they did it meant a hell of a lot of the 'essence' of Queen was missing from the album. For example the US Tours of 77 would have been a far better starting point. As for Jazz its my favourite lesser known Queen album(if that makes sense!) superior to all the 80's albums in my view.I think the drum sound on killers is awesome. The drum fills on the first piece of Brighton Rock are superb.Dae on Time would have been interesting!!

Yeah, alaways wished they'd done something like Dead On Time. Then again, I love More Of That Jazz, and I know they probably never even considered it, but I think this could have been good live - great beat, great riff, love the vocal - just a good solid rock n roll song (although I know some people hate it, much like Get Down, Make Love).

But you're right, Brighton Rock sounds good, an overall good sound to that song. It always fascinates me the ease with which Roger can play and sing.

Slightly off topic, but recently I've been trying to get hold of a rack of toms - anyone know of a good place to get them internet wise?