The Mare's Nest

1983
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Roadie and substitute bassist for the ensemble, Tim Quy,
is enlistened to become the group's percussionist then on.

18 March at the Ace Club, Brixton

  1. Verses
  2. Jibber And Twitch
  3. Gina Lollabrigida
  4. It's A Lovely Day
  5. A Wooden Fish On Wheels
  6. Dinnertime Is At Home (Not Here)
  7. A Picture Of Misery*'
  8. Hello Mr Sparrow'
  9. Hello Mr Minnow (And The Music Goes Round And Round)
  10. Cameras
  11. Is This The Life
  12. Nurses Whispering Verses

Very clean recording, possibly a soundboard. All instruments
well clear, a little thin but very full besides. E

5 May at the 100 Club, London

  1. Verses
  2. Jibber And Twitch
  3. Gina Lollabrigida
  4. It's A Lovely Day
  5. A Wooden Fish On Wheels
  6. Dinnertime Is At Home (Not Here)
  7. Hello Mr Sparrow
  8. Cameras
  9. Is This The Life
  10. Visiting Hours

Somewhat clean recording, rather boomy and a little thin.
Most instruments audible, and relatively clear. VG

* denotes these are tracks that haven't been officially released yet

' denotes that this is the (as of yet) recorded live premiere of this track