Not long after this Steely Dan came out with “Can’t Buy a Thrill.” Weather Report was percolating. As a rule for my ears anyway, virtuosity has its limits. Euphony, space, expression, etc. weigh heavily. It’s so subjective. In this case the live energy contributes in big way.
I have developed a theory that 1971 was the best year of all time for music. Of course this is subjective, and there is great music in just about every year, but I found so many 1971 gems that I created a 1971 playlist on my Spotify account. I’ll have to see if this Buddy Miles Live album is available there and add it. I’m really enjoying it and that I can listen to an entire album side without “track” breaks. Takes me back...