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Title: Of Satan's own Devil
Review: Here is a recording whose greatness transcends its sonic limitations.Recorded in mid-June 1942 as the Wehrmacht was marching towards the Volga, it is the bleakest, grimmest, most fiery performance on record. It leaves worthy contenders such as the Kleiber and the Herbie 64 & 77 spluttering in its exhaust fumes. Its only rival, in a way, are the excerpts from the 1948 London rehearsal, featuring the same exponents, which was fortunately captured on film.Make no mistake: there is no greater Fourth in existence - non plus ultra. One minute in, you will forget about the crackles as Abaddon ascends from the Abyss . . . . . .
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