Description
Live at the Palladium, New York captures The Tubes in full satirical stride during their August 4, 1981 performance at NYC's Palladium, originally broadcast on the King Biscuit Flower Hour. Released in 2015 by Air Cuts as part of their Historic Radio Broadcasts series, this CD offers a remastered glimpse into the band’s flamboyant art rock era.
The set leans heavily on material from their then-new album The Completion Backward Principle, showcasing their transition into more mainstream territory while retaining their signature theatricality. Highlights include the Top 40 hit “Don’t Want to Wait Anymore,” the provocative “Mondo Bondage,” and the fan-favorite closer “White Punks on Dope.”
This release is ideal for collectors seeking rare live recordings, especially those drawn to the Tubes’ blend of glam, pop rock, and biting satire. Though unofficial, the CD features CD-Text and comes in a standard jewel case with remastered audio sourced from the original FM broadcast.
📀 Track List
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Overture – 2:28
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Matter of Pride – 3:37
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Think About Me – 3:57
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Mr. Hate – 6:25
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Attack of the Fifty-Foot Woman – 4:19
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Smoke (La Vie En Fumér) – 1:58
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Mondo Bondage – 3:52
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Don’t Want to Wait Anymore – 4:45
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Sushi Girl – 4:12
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Talk to Ya Later – 5:53
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White Punks on Dope – 7:38
