Pre Crash Condition (Live From The Royal Festival Hall) - New York Dolls (The)

DT Storm New York

Advantages: Comprehensive setlist, played brilliantly
Disadvantages: Vocals can get a little strained

This mammoth 3-CD spread taken from their 2000 show at the Roseland Ballroom NY shows what Dream Theater can really do live, given the time. The first half of the performance is dedicated to a full reproduction of one of fans most loved albums, Scenes From a Memory. Each of the songs is given a definitive playthrough, with the bandmembers showing throughout why they're so highly regarded as musicians. A new addition to the set is a slow, soulful intro to 'Through Her Eyes', where guest singer Theresa Thomason matches her powerful gospel wail with some soft, melodic soloing from Petrucci. The rest of the set is a real treat for fans of the band, as they journey through some well loved classics, and a few surprises. Fan favourite 'The Mirror' sounds heavier than ever, while the epic 'Learning to Live' really gives the original ...

Truck9 26.06.2008 · Read full review
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The Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York

Advantages: Lots of history
Disadvantages: Admission charges

I have been to York many times but prior to my most recent visit I had never been to The Merchant Adventurers Hall. I had seen the signs for it but I was never too sure what it was and since its tucked away out of sight from the main thoroughfares it's a place I always forget to check out. A friend recently told me that this is a 14th century timber framed building that is the largest building of its type and age in Britain so I figured that this time around I ought to check it out. Built as a medieval guildhall in 1368 this is probably the oldest surviving building in York, although in an historical city like York there are several other places that also stake this claim. It is not to be confused with the nearby Merchant Taylor's Hall, which was a mistake that I initially made. The Merchant Adventurers' Hall is tucked away down ...

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5 stars for the 4 star Royal York hotel

Advantages: Great location, every need taken care of
Disadvantages: Price!

I recently had a chance to stay at this rather lovely 4 star hotel in York. My husband is involved with a medical company and for their AGM this year they stayed at The Royal York with a meal at the nearby (if you call 40 minuets on a coach) Castle Howard. All very posh and normally way above my means of expense (for the general person attending this function think doctor, surgeon, well paid researcher), however as hubby does work for them they paid for most of the trip (we had to pay £26 in total, what a great deal!). Arrival -------- The hotel is situated next to York train station and has a large car park so it?s convenient to drive too. The hotel is about 5 minuets walk away from the centre of York where there are loads of shops from the normal high street chains to antique and art shops. You are met at reception by ...

mum2boys82 05.05.2009 · Read full review
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