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Past Lives

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The sound quality is good; at least it's better than bootleg level. What really matters is the guitar sound Baiza gets on such tracks as "A Human Certainty," "I Have," and "The Giver Takes." Seriously, any true fan of metal guitar ala Iommi/early 80s Van Halen would have to like this. And of course fans of Black Flag and their ilk should have made this band at least as popular as B.F. The part in "I Have" where Jack Brewer screams "...many...' times" is the most explosive rock and roll moment I've ever heard, partly because it's quickly answered by a full bore ROAR from Baiza's axe.

If this review seems fragmented, emotional, and hasty, well, so are some of the best tracks on this album and so is rock and roll.

This CD is a must for all Saccharine Trust fans. However, those new to the band may be somewhat nonplussed by both the sound quality and the performance -- as this is a live recording. What it lacks in mixing virtuosity it somewhat makes up for in enthusiasm. The rendition of the classic "A Human Certainty" is commendable, and the fact that "An Effort To Waste" comes in two parts is thrilling. The original Pagan Icons (apparently now rendered Pagans Trust) would be a good place to begin, but you will surely want to complete your collection with this rare treat (originally released as a two album set). Enjoy! You can't beat the price.