Bruce Springsteen Live in New York City
Previous Springsteen live offerings have failed to properly capture the almost religious experience that is "The Boss" live. I've seen him 53 times live and have always been somewhat disappointed with the live material available on CD. This album, however, cuts the mustard. It is the closest thing I've heard to the real thing. There are a few faults - a couple of clumsy mistakes, missed vocals, and a tendency for eight blokes in their fifties to play a tiny bit slower than in their heyday, making some tracks sound a little ponderous. These are minor gripes though, as you will realise about two to three minutes into "Jungleland" when the first verse finishes and the song kicks into life - Max Weinberg sounds as if he's drumming with a couple of jackhammers, Bruce, Nils Lofgren and Steve Van Zandt switch their guitars into overdrive, Garry Tallent's bass pounds, Danny Federici's keyboards swirl, the piano strings practically snap as "Professor" Roy Bittan hammers the keys, and Clarence Clemons empties his lungs into his mighty golden saxophone. Then you realise that you are listening to the greatest live artist/band in the world ever - bar none -period !
I would also strongly suggest you check out the DVD.
Previous Springsteen live offerings have failed to properly capture the almost religious experience that is "The Boss" live. I've seen him 53 times live and have always been somewhat disappointed with the live material available on CD. This album, however, cuts the mustard. It is the closest thing I've heard to the real thing. There are a few faults - a couple of clumsy mistakes, missed vocals, and a tendency for eight blokes in their fifties to play a tiny bit slower than in their heyday, making some tracks sound a little ponderous. These are minor gripes though, as you will realise about two to three minutes into "Jungleland" when the first verse finishes and the song kicks into life - Max Weinberg sounds as if he's drumming with a couple of jackhammers, Bruce, Nils Lofgren and Steve Van Zandt switch their guitars into overdrive, Garry Tallent's bass pounds, Danny Federici's keyboards swirl, the piano strings practically snap as "Professor" Roy Bittan hammers the keys, and Clarence Clemons empties his lungs into his mighty golden saxophone. Then you realise that you are listening to the greatest live artist/band in the world ever - bar none -period !
I would also strongly suggest you check out the DVD.
WELD by Neil Young was described by one reviewer as Neil Young butchering his back catalogue! Its great and I dont normally buy live albums.
As an individual song performed live I highly rate Elvis Presley singing `If I Can Dream` on the `68 Comeback Special. At least I think it was that show?
Like to quickly mention RUSH who are a terrific live band and I`ve always thought that their live albums had original titles such as `Exit Stage Left` and `All The Worlds A Stage` which are more interesting than just `Live`.
My favourite live band over the last ten years has been a group called MOSTLY AUTUMN. If you like great rock/prog then try to see this band. Theyre brilliant!
Ive just written a lot for someones whos supposedly not into live albums!
As an individual song performed live I highly rate Elvis Presley singing `If I Can Dream` on the `68 Comeback Special. At least I think it was that show?
Like to quickly mention RUSH who are a terrific live band and I`ve always thought that their live albums had original titles such as `Exit Stage Left` and `All The Worlds A Stage` which are more interesting than just `Live`.
My favourite live band over the last ten years has been a group called MOSTLY AUTUMN. If you like great rock/prog then try to see this band. Theyre brilliant!
Ive just written a lot for someones whos supposedly not into live albums!
Made in Japan by Deep Purple
Live at Last (Past Lives) by Black Sabbath
How the west was won by Led Zeppelin
Europe 72 by the Grateful Dead
Live at the Budokan by Cheap Trick
If you want blood...you've got it by ACDC
Kick out the Jams by the MC5
No Sleep till Hammersmith by Motorhead
and anything by MIlli Vanilli.....(joke)
Live at Last (Past Lives) by Black Sabbath
How the west was won by Led Zeppelin
Europe 72 by the Grateful Dead
Live at the Budokan by Cheap Trick
If you want blood...you've got it by ACDC
Kick out the Jams by the MC5
No Sleep till Hammersmith by Motorhead
and anything by MIlli Vanilli.....(joke)
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I would highly recommend, Alice in chains- MTV unplugged and Jeff buckley- Live at Sin`e. Two very good live albums, give em a listen, you wont regret it.
[/quote] I AGREE AND ALSO NIRVANA UNPLUGGED AND METALLICA S&M
I would highly recommend, Alice in chains- MTV unplugged and Jeff buckley- Live at Sin`e. Two very good live albums, give em a listen, you wont regret it.
[/quote] I AGREE AND ALSO NIRVANA UNPLUGGED AND METALLICA S&M
I second that ... Nirvana in New York is just superb & one of the most played on my pod! The DVD of the whole live show is really good to sound & vision .... double delight!!!
Would certainly agree with much of what's been posted.In no particular order my favourites are
NY - Weld
Elvis - 68 Comeback special
Be Bop Deluxe - Live! In the Air Age (Bill Nelson - what a player!)
Zeppelin - How the West was won
Ted Nugent - Double live Gonzo
NY - Weld
Elvis - 68 Comeback special
Be Bop Deluxe - Live! In the Air Age (Bill Nelson - what a player!)
Zeppelin - How the West was won
Ted Nugent - Double live Gonzo
noooo Lets get one thing straight, the Floyd's live concerts are incredible spectacles. BUT.... when listening live music it should offer something other than just a note for note recreation of the recorded material (imho of course!). That's what rock should be all about, personally i'd love to hear Comfortably Numb clocking in at 20 minutes plus. Unless you go back to Ummagumma/live at pompeii your frankly not going to hear them jamming as they could/should. Still it's not a bad album
couldn't agree more with comments re NY (arc)Weld it's awesome but then frankly he's generally brilliant live;-
live rust
rust never sleeps _ recorded live with audience track removed
live at massey hall
filmore east
even year of the horse has some terrific moments
the ultimate 'almost' live album ever must be Tonight's the Night's .... music really doesn't get more raw and passionate than that!
live rust
rust never sleeps _ recorded live with audience track removed
live at massey hall
filmore east
even year of the horse has some terrific moments
the ultimate 'almost' live album ever must be Tonight's the Night's .... music really doesn't get more raw and passionate than that!
Clarkey_71
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Matisyahu - Live at Stubbs (Hasidic(sp) Jewish Reggae at its finest)
Eva Cassidy - Live at Blues Alley (if angels have voices, this is what they sound like)
De Palmas - Live 2002 (Cracking introduction to french music)
Calogero - Live 1.0 (French music: intermediate level)
Dionysos - Monsters in Live (DVD) (French music: Advanced)
The Who - Live, New York, New York, August 2002 Bootleg Series (You had to be there)
The Jam - Dig the New Breed (A glimpse of a generation)
Eva Cassidy - Live at Blues Alley (if angels have voices, this is what they sound like)
De Palmas - Live 2002 (Cracking introduction to french music)
Calogero - Live 1.0 (French music: intermediate level)
Dionysos - Monsters in Live (DVD) (French music: Advanced)
The Who - Live, New York, New York, August 2002 Bootleg Series (You had to be there)
The Jam - Dig the New Breed (A glimpse of a generation)
Fave Live Albums:
Johnny Cash - at Folsom Prison
Neil Young - Live at Massey Hall 1970
Led Zeppelin - How The West Was Won
Twelfth Night - Live and Let Live
Nirvana - Unplugged
Some others I sometimes listen to:
UFO - Strangers in the Night
Aerosmith - Live! Bootleg
Queen - Rock Montreal
AC/DC - If You Want Blood...
Counting Crows - Live Across a Wire
Johnny Cash - Live at San Quentin
Neil Young - Unplugged
Neil Young - Arc / Weld
Johnny Cash - at Folsom Prison
Neil Young - Live at Massey Hall 1970
Led Zeppelin - How The West Was Won
Twelfth Night - Live and Let Live
Nirvana - Unplugged
Some others I sometimes listen to:
UFO - Strangers in the Night
Aerosmith - Live! Bootleg
Queen - Rock Montreal
AC/DC - If You Want Blood...
Counting Crows - Live Across a Wire
Johnny Cash - Live at San Quentin
Neil Young - Unplugged
Neil Young - Arc / Weld
Gary Mardell:Matisyahu - Live at Stubbs (Hasidic(sp) Jewish Reggae at its finest) Eva Cassidy - Live at Blues Alley (if angels have voices, this is what they sound like) De Palmas - Live 2002 (Cracking introduction to french music) Calogero - Live 1.0 (French music: intermediate level) Dionysos - Monsters in Live (DVD) (French music: Advanced) The Who - Live, New York, New York, August 2002 Bootleg Series (You had to be there) The Jam - Dig the New Breed (A glimpse of a generation)
Eva Cassidy.
.....and this cd will also show you how good your system is!
Eva Cassidy.
.....and this cd will also show you how good your system is!
Anton90125:
There are a number of live albums which I think are classic:
[*]Thin Lizzy:Live and Dangerous
[*]Deep Purple:Made in Japan[*]UFO: Strangers in the Night
[*]Blue Oyster Cult: On your feet or on your Knees[*]Led Zeppelin:The Song Remains The Same[*]Rush:All the Worlds a Stage[*]Genesis:Seconds Out
Not necessarily in that order.
Oh yes, what he said!
To which I'd add Motorhead's "No Sleep Til Hammersmith". A classic at 100mph!
There are a number of live albums which I think are classic:
[*]Thin Lizzy:Live and Dangerous
[*]Deep Purple:Made in Japan[*]UFO: Strangers in the Night
[*]Blue Oyster Cult: On your feet or on your Knees[*]Led Zeppelin:The Song Remains The Same[*]Rush:All the Worlds a Stage[*]Genesis:Seconds Out
Not necessarily in that order.
Oh yes, what he said!
To which I'd add Motorhead's "No Sleep Til Hammersmith". A classic at 100mph!
Alec
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daveh75
Well-known member
agree with nirvana unplugged, but also , paul weller - livewood, an improvement on wildwood which was an excellent album to start with
Just like to say that i have picked up 2 new live albums this week, both excellent and highly recommended;-
Pat Travers - 8 + 8 (actually 8 live and 8 studio tracks - v good)
John Mayer - Where the light is (Double cd i took a punt on this not really knowing anything about him, and am pleased to say woth every penny of £15 price tag)
Pat Travers - 8 + 8 (actually 8 live and 8 studio tracks - v good)
John Mayer - Where the light is (Double cd i took a punt on this not really knowing anything about him, and am pleased to say woth every penny of £15 price tag)
Mark Ellis:
Fave Live Albums:
Johnny Cash - at Folsom Prison
Neil Young - Live at Massey Hall 1970
Led Zeppelin - How The West Was Won
Twelfth Night - Live and Let Live
Nirvana - Unplugged
Some others I sometimes listen to:
UFO - Strangers in the Night
Aerosmith - Live! Bootleg
Queen - Rock Montreal
AC/DC - If You Want Blood...
Counting Crows - Live Across a Wire
Johnny Cash - Live at San Quentin
Neil Young - Unplugged
Neil Young - Arc / Weld
Another Twelfth Night Fan! I was there for that recording.
Other fine live albums
Genesis -Seconds Out
Genesis -Archive 1
Steve Hillage -Live Herald
Stanley Clarke - Live at the Greek
John McLaughlin - Live at the Royal Festival Hall
Yes - Live at Wembley (BBC)
Yes - Keys to Ascension 1/2
Camel - A Live Record
Tom Waits - Night Hawks at the DIner
Fave Live Albums:
Johnny Cash - at Folsom Prison
Neil Young - Live at Massey Hall 1970
Led Zeppelin - How The West Was Won
Twelfth Night - Live and Let Live
Nirvana - Unplugged
Some others I sometimes listen to:
UFO - Strangers in the Night
Aerosmith - Live! Bootleg
Queen - Rock Montreal
AC/DC - If You Want Blood...
Counting Crows - Live Across a Wire
Johnny Cash - Live at San Quentin
Neil Young - Unplugged
Neil Young - Arc / Weld
Another Twelfth Night Fan! I was there for that recording.
Other fine live albums
Genesis -Seconds Out
Genesis -Archive 1
Steve Hillage -Live Herald
Stanley Clarke - Live at the Greek
John McLaughlin - Live at the Royal Festival Hall
Yes - Live at Wembley (BBC)
Yes - Keys to Ascension 1/2
Camel - A Live Record
Tom Waits - Night Hawks at the DIner
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