RAINBOW / Memories in Rock 2018 Velodrom (2CDR)

CD01:
01 Land of Hope and Glory
02 Over the Rainbow
03 Spotlight Kid
04 I Surrender
05 Mistreated
06 Since You Been Gone
07 Man on the Silver Mountain (>Woman from Tokyo)
08 Perfect Strangers
09 Soldier of Fortune
10 Black Night
11 Difficult to Cure (>bass & keyboards solo)
12 All Night Long

CD02:
13 Child in Time
14 Stargazer
15 Long Live Rock 'n' Roll
16 Smoke on the Water
17 Encore Break
-(Encore)-
18 Burn
19 Last Cheer > Ending BGM

This release features a live performance by Rainbow at the Velodrom in Berlin, Germany, on April 18, 2018—the third show of their "Memories in Rock 2018" tour. Given that this took place in Germany—a country that could be considered Ritchie Blackmore’s home turf—the band delivered an especially spirited performance. The setlist includes "Soldier of Fortune," a track that was not performed during the preceding Russian leg of the tour. The setlist was adjusted for each show, ensuring that even recurring songs felt fresh; furthermore, the band members displayed a high level of cohesion, making for a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience. Regarding sound quality: although this is an audience recording, it originates from a high-quality source. The mix is well-balanced and clear, capturing a great sense of atmosphere. The audience noise is perfectly managed, ensuring that the cheers never interfere with the music, allowing for a consistently high-quality listening experience from start to finish.