2001.09.28 - Pittsburgh, PA, USA @ Mellon Arena

Source A: DAT --- Core Sound Binaurals > Sony PCM-M1 (Oade Mod II)
DAT:        DAT-1 > Digital Clone-2
CD:           Unknown Transfer
Taper:       Smagmapig
MP3 Sample: Right click & save

Notes: Very clear sound. Smagmapig does a good job taping. In this recording, some dumb-shit notices he has his equipment & says 'I will give you top dollar for that (recording)'. If I were Mr. Pig, I would've sent that guy (who talks a bit more -- during a bit of music at all; at least its faint) a loop of that fella talking. However, I bet he was a gentleman about it & just hooked up a fellow fan, nothing wrong with that at all. The performance seems a little bit more "into the moment" this night - playing-wise. It just seems a little bit more inspired, more in the moment....shit, now I sound like a fucking hippy.. Before I start smelling of Petrouley oil, this recording is very clear, crisp, to the point & is one the taper should take pride in. Not much more to say except there is already a CD version of this in the trading pool thus I will not do another rip as that would just add confusion to the trading pool.

CD 1
Time: 73:43                                                                                

CD 2
Time: 37:06

The Grudge
(cuts)
Ions
Stinkfist
(White Lines)
46 & 2
Prison Sex
Pushit
Schissm
Disposition
Reflection
Intermission
Parabol
Parabola
Eon Blue Apocalypse
The Patient
Ænema
Lateralus

Source B: Mini Disc --- Sound Professionals Cardioids > Sharp SR-60***
Source B: Mini Disc --- Audio Technica AT853a > Unknown***
Source B: Neither of the above audio-sources are verified (11/2004)***

Notes: This has been floating around incorrectly as a source of: Audio Technica 853>?. There is still verification issues with both of the above source information - we do not know which is correct. This is a prime example of what happens when people toss stuff out on SHN w/o any source info. The beginning of The Grudge is missing & it cuts out for a few seconds (fade out-fade in) as well before the big scream. There are some odd pops (more so than in any other random Tool recording) & the sound sort of changes/phases a little bit over time. At some points, it sounds like there are a few random brick-walls. In other words, this is not the absolute greatest sounding recording but it is by no means the worst. For some reason, this is a relatively new addition to people's collections that surfaced in late 2003. Sound is pretty clear & is enjoyable to listen to but I am willing to bet that most people would, given a choice, rather listen to the CSB>M1 recording of this show. I would. In other words, this show is probably best left for people who are keen on fattening up their probably excessive Tool collections.

Maynardism: "Thank you very much for coming. Hopefully, this moment we've shared together has served as some sort of catalyst in your healing. On some level."

 CD 1
Time: 69:56

CD 2
Time: 38:02