Steve Howe's guitar work brought "Gates.." to life in screaming fashion while one of the highlights of the show was a rhythmic extravaganza built into "Ritual". During this percussion segment, Howe left the stage and the remaining four members of the band all took to percussion instruments simulataneously pounding out the same rhythms. The effect was stunning.
If the show left this reviewer wanting in any department, it was that Billy Sherwood was missed. Sherwood, who recently left the band, really did add a depth to the sound, both instrumentally and vocally, that I found myself missing. However, the show was a definite "two-thumbs-up." nonetheless.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: The Early Years Volume 6 at garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-The-Early-Years.
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