GARY MOORE / Victims of the Future Japan Tour 1984 Budokan (2CDR)

CD01:
01. Intro
02. Rockin' Every Night
03. Wishing Well
04. Shapes of Things
05. Murder in the Skies
06. Cold Hearted
07. Don't Take Me for a Loser
08. Victim of the Future
09. So Far Away
10. Empty Rooms

CD02:
01. Blinder - Drum Solo
02. Guitar Solo - The End of the World
03. Back on the Streets
-First Encore-
04. Nuclear Attack
-Second Encore-
05. Rockin' and Rollin'
-Third Encore-
06. Hold On to Love

Lineup:
Gary Moore - Guitar
Neil Carter - Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals
Craig Gruber - Bass
Ian Paice - Drums

This recording captures the live performance at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on February 29, 1984—Gary Moore's second tour of Japan. The fact that he played the Budokan this time, compared to the Shibuya Kokaido venue used during his debut Japanese tour in 1983, speaks volumes about his rapidly growing popularity in Japan at the time. Ian Paice accompanied the band again as a supporting drummer, delivering a solid performance and establishing himself as a key face of the Gary Moore band. While this tour was intended to promote the new album *Victims of the Future*, the band's energy was incredibly high—likely fueled by the album's strong sales. Gary’s own playing is dynamic, shifting between hard-hitting riffs and melodic passages; it is a magnificent concert that feels remarkably polished and consistent throughout. Regarding sound quality, this is an audience recording; while the microphone position is somewhat distant, this actually enhances the sense of realism, allowing you to enjoy the show as if you were right there in the venue. All instruments are clearly captured, making this a great opportunity to enjoy the band's performance—and specifically, Ian Paice's final stint with the Gary Moore band.