I saw Blue Oyster Cult in a small venue not too far from Richmond, Virginia. I’ve been a big fan, and have most of their albums after “Don’t Fear the Reaper”. The stuff they did before I was not into, and was not up to the quality of the work they did after that time. I’m not sure if they had a lineup change? But they got a lot better with their later work.

So I had high expectations for this show! But was sorely disappointed, they explained this was the first gig they had control over the song list, before they had to promote their latest album, and play the list the recording company wanted them to play. So, now they could select their own set list! And they chose to play all their old stuff, before Don’t Fear the Reaper came out. That song, and Fire of Unknown Origin were the only two of their later songs they played. Very disappointing, to me anyway, perhaps there were others who preferred their earlier work? Apparently they did.

Russell