Live '98 [Live] [Import]

Disc: 1

1. Personne

2. Ou et Avec Qui Tu M'Aimes

3. Superflu

4. Meilleur Reste a Venir

5. Où Est l'Élue?

6. Tu Compliques Tout

7. Elea

8. Il Faut du Temps

Disc: 2

1. Assassine

2. Mon Avion T'Attend

3. Tombé Pour Elle (L'Ile aux Oiseaux)

4. Meilleurs Ennemis [En Duo Avec Zazie]

5. Tu Vas Me Manquer

6. Plus Que Tout au Monde

7. Lucie

Tracks:

The Last Stop
Don't Drink the Water
#41
Lie in Our Graves
What Would You Say
Rapunzel
Stay (Wasting Time)

Tracks:

The Maker
Crash Into Me
Jimi Thing
So Much to Say
Too Much
Christmas Song
All Along the Watchtower

Amazon.com

This collection marks the fifth live Matthews collection in eight years. But while previous surveys have chronicled the band's nascent ambitions (Remember Two Things), initial fame (Live at Red Rocks), solo pretensions (Live at Luther College) and PBS-ready charms (Listener Supported), this double-disc set, recorded at the final show of their '98 tour, seems bent on formally crowning Matthews and company as arena-filling superstars--warts and all.

With a set listing culled largely from the pop-oriented Crash and more internationally experimental Before These Crowded Streets, the proceedings held some promise. But, like most arena bands before them, the DMB generally amps the nuances right out of the mix here. "The Last Stop" recalls where Led Zep's own world-music pretensions led them, while "Pantala Naga Pampa" skirts dangerously close to Kenny G. territory before finding its jazz-funk stride. Though they groove mightily and consistently throughout, the DMB's oft-criticized jam-band ethos often seems strangely burnished and studio-overdubbed to homogenous extremes here. And while legend Maceo Parker's sax further ignites the crowd-pleaser "What Would You Say," as guitarist and frequent Matthews collaborator Tim Reynolds plays guest guitar god throughout, it's Matthews's own shamanic, oft-trancelike vocal excursions that barely keep this one from lapsing into DMB's McLive album. Try Budokan next time? --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Not their best, but still a great live album.......2007-04-12

Live in Chicago is a great, tight live performance that displays how great DMB is live. The guests are fantastic; which includes Victor Wooten, Maceo Parker, and Tim Reynolds. I don't know why Amazon.com reviewer Jerry McCulley thinks that Pantala sounds anything close to Kenny G, it goes nowhere close. LeRoi Moore's soprano tone is much warmer and nicer than Kenny G's, that was an uncalled for comment.

Though this isn't as good a performance as say "The Gorge" or "Central Park", it still is a great one to have in your library. It is a great set and is well performed. The solo work done by Moore and Tinsley is fantastic as is the tight backings by Beauford and Lessard. Dave sings and plays great as usual. Though whenever I listen back to these older concerts, I do start to miss the great addition of Butch Taylor on keys, he certainly adds a nice new dimension and texture to the sound of the band. Still a great performance though, get it!

Brillant live album, DMB at their height........2006-11-24

This album is so good, from beginning to start, it has that energy that is so lacking in today's DMB. This is why I would stand in line for tickets and anticipate each album release. This DMB exists no more, they have become so watered down and lifeless. If you have never listened to Dave, this is THE definitive album for them. Shortly after this album, the shows became stagnant and the albums released become more paint by numbers that the next. I remember seeing a show after this where Dave was doing solo's...unreal!

I just wish they could recapture this energy, get back with Lillywhite, and quit making elevator music.

BUY THIS NOW!

Best Live Recording Ever.......2005-12-03

Even if, they had to re-record Boyd Tinsley's Violin parts.

I love this live CD, it is only for hardcore fans though, with a lot of BTCS.

Disc 1

1. Intro
*2. Last Stop 5/5
*3. Don't Drink the Water 5/5
*4. #41 5/5
*5. #40> 5/5
*6. Lie in our Graves 5/5
7. What Would You Say 5/5
8. Pantala Intro 4/5
9. Pantala Naga Pampa> 5/5
10. Rapunzel 5/5
11. Stay(Wasting Time) 5/5

Disc 2

1. The Maker 5/5
*2. Crash Into Me 5/5
*3. Jimi Thing 5/5
*4. So Much to Say 5/5
*5. Too Much 5/5
6. Christmas Song 5/5
7. Watchtower Intro 4.5/5
8. All Along the Watchtower 5/5

>= Segue to....

*= Reccomended Track

1= terrible 2= poor 3= decent 4= good 5= great

Best live album..... maybe.......2005-09-08

This is the first album that I bought. Well, second. I bought Everyday and my younger brother bought live Chicago at the same time on the way back from Myrtle Beach (traveling back to Ohio). We listened to Everyday maybe once and listened to this album almost nonstop. This was the first time that I heard DMB besides Space Between (the song that got me into the band is now one of my least favorite songs).
Last Stop is really good on this album, great energy. Don't drink the water is great, but I still think that Folsom Field has the best version of it (Folsom Field also has the best version of All Along the Watchtower - the ending is absolutly stunning, you've gotta hear it!) The song that stands out is #41. This song is my favorite upbeat DMB song, it's so smooth, and Victor Wooten guest stars and rips some phat solos on the bass. If you play bass, buy this album! This version of #41 far surpases all other version, just read the reviews. It's hot! Chrah is great, too. It's one of the better versions. Tim Reynolds play on most, if not all of the cd. So, if you play electric guitar, buy this album. It's hot!
All Along the Watchtower is a very good version, one of the best, and Too Much has so much energy. This is also the only cd where you can find the Maker.
Conclusion: This cd highlights the first 3 releases. It has less of a pop sound and more of a jazzy, bluesy, and rock sound.
If you want a cd that has a great collection of songs that include the more poppy stuff (digging a ditch, space between, big eyed fish, when the world ends, I did it, if I had it all) as well as some of the most energetic upbeat stuff (Don't Drink, Warehous, AATW, etc.) - buy the Folsom Field cd (one of the best -maybe better the Chicago, it has more catchy songs, but the good songs of Chicago outshine most every other album).
If you want the most expansive collection minus two staples (#41 and Crash) get the Central Park Concert. 20 songs, hours of music, possibly the best version of Don't Drink the Water, and the only cd with Cortez the Killer, a bluesy song that is one of the best guitar solo songs of all time (wicked 11 minute song that does't get old - Warren Haynes stars as one of the best blues guitarists of all time). This cd is in my opinion the best place for a newcomer to start, and an essential album for anyone that considers themselves even a casual fan.

complements Live at Red Rocks perfectly.......2005-04-18

and it is at least as good, sometimes even better. Both this one and Red Rocks have a completely different song list, which covers all of the band's best songs. If you are new to the band I strongly recommend you get Red Rocks first, and if you like it, get this one (believe me, they are both very much worth the price). While Red Rocks has a lot of songs from Under the Table and Dreaming, live in chicago has a lot from Crash. I can't believe so many people don't like this live set more; it completely rocks and is definitely not only for diehard fans. anyone can appreciate the extreme beauty in the music, especially "rapunzel" and "don't drink the water." I recommend this cd to anyone who wants to branch out in their music collection. Enjoy!

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An uplifting experience
One of the best, and latest, of the Robeson recordings...
Paul Robeson Live
New version available in UK
Question

Paul Robeson Live at Carnegie Hall

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Release Date: 1990-05-24

Tracks:

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Balm in Gilead
Volga Boat Song
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O Thou Silent Night
Chinese Children's Song
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Customer Reviews:

An uplifting experience.......2006-12-05

If one takes into account the time at which this recording was made, and the surrounding events affecting his life, one can truly appreciate the significance of this album. Experiencing oppression not only from the U.S. but later the Canadian government to travel abroad, Robeson was impeded, but not prevented from singing in the name of peace, human rights, and the rights of the common worker. Victory was at hand when on May, 9 1958, the date of this recording, Paul Robeson announced that his passport battle had been won. This is the recording of a triumphant gentleman, a loving, ecstatic audience, and very importantly, a talented and very attuned pianist (Alan Booth). With this in mind one can more greatly appreciate how special this concert was. The magic of this recording trancends Robeson's impeccable singing. It is the concert as a whole that makes it so spectacular. Listen to 'Joe Hill', think of Robeson's battle, and hear why it is so powerful. Or listen to 'O No John', Alan Booth pounding the keys on the last notes, and the audience's response. Every person in Carnegie Hall was riveted. Well worth the price, and an uplifting experience.

One of the best, and latest, of the Robeson recordings..........2006-10-17

This concert came along in 1958, when Paul's passport was restored and he was allowed to travel and make a living again, after several years of being on the Communist blacklist. His joy at performing once more for his traditional audience comes through in every track. That same year, he did a concert at his brother's church in Harlem, and when Columbia Records issued that one, it had another winner. Not long after those shows, Paul went overseas for five years, suffering a health crisis that brought him back to America in 1963, broken down and unable to perform consistently. He spent his last decade or so of life on the sidelines, living quietly with his sister in Philadelphia. This concert, then, along with the one at Mother Zion Church, is one of the final triumphs of one of the most interesting American lives. We know now that Paul's stubborn support of the Soviet Union in the Stalin era was a tragic flaw in his character, but he had magnificent gifts of voice and of acting presence, and had he come to the attention of audiences in 1957 instead of 1927, he would likely have earned millions as a singer and actor, and his political and social radical activism would have been a much smaller impediment to his career. If you already own some Robeson recordings, add this one because it represents him at the beginning of what was then "old age." If you own none, this concluding album is actually a fine starting point, because his earlier work suffers a bit from the primitive recording technology of the '30's and '40's.

Paul Robeson Live.......2006-07-11

Of course his baritone is fabulous. His rendition of Joe Hill is unforgettable - this was a song he sang for the builders' labourers on the site of the Sydney Opera House in around 1969 -also Old Man River, which he made his own. He should have sung this in the film of the musical Showboat but he was passed over for an inferior voice by the producers because he was a member of the Communist Party. A pity. He also sings some gospel on this CD, I'm not mad about religious songs but if you like them then you'll love this.

New version available in UK.......2006-02-18

This version is now redundant as Vanguard has released a version in 2005 with the original album cover for the first time and with new sleeve notes. The sound is also better. I purchased it from amazon.co.uk.

Question.......2005-09-29

I would like to buy Paul Robeson CD with "Old Man River" and "Kevin Barry (Irish)"

Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 1-4; Double Concerto; Serenade No. 2

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Splendid Brahms Symphony Cycle from Haitink, London Symphony Orchestra

Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 1-4; Double Concerto; Serenade No. 2

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ASIN: B000A6OC6C
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Customer Reviews:

Splendid Brahms Symphony Cycle from Haitink, London Symphony Orchestra.......2006-05-12

The London Symphony Orchestra's LSO Live label finally offers as a box set acclaimed conductor Bernard Haitink's latest - and third - Brahms symphony cycle (The other two - which are still available - were recorded by Philips with Haitink conducting the Royal Concertgebouw and Boston Symphony orchestras in the 1970s and early 1990s.). Those interested in a fine Brahms symphony cycle by one of our greatest conductors will not be disappointed with this box set, which compiles the individual LSO Live CDs released over the past few years (These were recorded at live concert performances of Haitink conducting the London Symphony Orchestra primarily back in 2003 and 2004.).

Highlights include Haitink's spellbinding interpretations of the four Brahms symphonies and a brilliant performance by concertmaster Gordan Nikolitch and principal cellist Timothy Hugh of the Brahms Double Concerto. The London Symphony Orchestra's performances are absolutely impeccable, rivalling those from preeminent Dutch, German and Austrian orchestras.

Haitink offers a compelling interpretation of Brahms' 1st Symphony with the London Symphony Orchestra in excellent form, which ranks as among the best performed and recorded I have heard. His latest interpretation is one which seems a bit less restrained than his earlier versions, but still replete with strict adherence to Brahms' tempi. His latest interpretation is, in some respects, more exciting than his earlier Philips recordings, emphasizing the rich sonorities and complex architecture of Brahms' score.

Without question Haitink's LSO Live recording is the best live recording of the Brahms 2nd Symphony I have heard, easily eclipsing Kurt Masur's acclaimed account with the New York Philharmonic recorded nearly a decade ago by Teldec. It is also Haitink's finest recording of this work, which he has recorded previously with both the Royal Concertgebouw and Boston Symphony orchestras. Haitink does a wonderful job emphasizing the textural richness of Brahms' score, while keeping the orchestra playing well at a very brisk tempo. However, the real treasure on this recording is the excellent performance of the Double Concerto by the London Symphony's Concertmaster and Principal Cellist which opens this CD. Theirs is a vibrant, rhapsodic performance which compares quite well - indeed I think may be better - than the recent Deutsche Grammophon recording featuring violinist Gil Shaham with Claudio Abbado conducting the Berlin Philharmonic. Once again the orchestra plays with much intensity and warmth, led ably by Haitink.

Bernard Haitink's LSO Live CD of the Brahms Serenade Number 2 and the 3rd Symphony, is recorded from concerts he conducted in 2002 (serenade) and 2003 (symphony). Brahms' Serenade Number 2 could be regarded as an early precursor to his symphonies, since it is a five-movement work. Haitink leads the London Symphony Orchestra in yet another excellent performance, noted for warm, rhapsodic playing from the string section. However, the best performance on this CD is that of Brahms' Third Symphony. This piece itself is a bit unusual for a 19th Century symphony, in the form of Allegro Andante Poco Allegretto Allegro. In its overall tone, the work itself is a bit "darker" than the Second Symphony, which many have regarded as Brahms' "Pastoral" symphony. Haitink excels in emphasizing the more melancholy aspects of the work, leading the London Symphony Orchestra in the best-conducted and recorded version of this symphony that I've heard so far, with the possible exception of Harnoncourt's Teldec recording with him conducting the Berlin Philharmonic. Haitink's latest recording seems a bit darker than Masur's New York Philharmonic Orchestra recording from Teldec, and perhaps, Harnoncourt's as well.

Haitink has conducted the London Symphony in an unusually warm, vibrant performance of the Brahms 4th Symphony, which is replete with excellent solo performances from the french horns, woodwinds and strings. I was especially pleased with Haitink's dignified, but still brooding, interpretation of the 4th movement, which comes across as a musical interlude between darkness and light. I personally regard this recording of the Brahms 4th symphony as the best currently available, in a crowded pack that includes distinguished recordings from the likes of Claudio Abbado, Herbert Blomstedt, Carlos Kleiber, Kurt Masur, and Kurt Sanderling.

Fans of Haitink's critically acclaimed 1970s Brahms symphony cycle may miss the ambient warmth of the Concertgebouw's main concert hall in this Brahms symphony cycle, but I will contend that these new recordings sound more vivid than the earlier Philips recordings. LSO Live is currently releasing Haitink's second Beethoven symphony cycle from live performances he conducted last year; I am eagerly awaiting these, suspecting that they will be regarded as among the finest Beethoven symphony recordings issued in the last few years. Later this year he will be visiting New York City, leading the London Symphony Orchestra in a Beethoven symphony cycle at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. Not only do I look forward to this visit, but also to Haitink's future performances at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium as Principal Conductor of the venerable Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Live Phish Vol. 6: 11/27/98, The Centrum, Worcester, Massachusetts

Average customer rating:

Wipeout jams! Great high-energy release
KILLER SETLIST
Beyond Grateful Dead
Runaway Jams
far away from brilliant!

Live Phish Vol. 6: 11/27/98, The Centrum, Worcester, Massachusetts
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Live Phish Vol. 4: 6/14/00, Drum Logos, Fukuoka, Japan
Live Phish Vol. 7: 8/14/93, World Music Theatre, Tinley Park, Illinois
Live Phish Vol. 11: 11/17/97, McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado
Live Phish Vol. 1: 12/14/95, Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York
Live Phish Vol. 12: 8/13/96, Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, Indiana

ASIN: B00005O6E2
Release Date: 2001-10-30

Tracks:

Funky Bitch
Ya Mar
Carini
Runaway Jim
Meat
Reba
Old Home Place
Dogs Stole Things

Tracks:

Vultures
When the Circus Comes
Birds of a Feather
Buried Alive
Wipeout
Chalk Dust Torture
Mirror in the Bathroom
Chalk Dust Torture
Dog Log
Sanity
Buffalo Bill

Tracks:

Mike's Song
I Am Hydrogen
Weekapaug Groove
Run Like an Antelope
Wading in the Velvet Sea
Golgi Apparatus
Wipeout

Customer Reviews:

Wipeout jams! Great high-energy release.......2007-04-13

This is a great high-energy release from 98. The band are playing extremely well, and they move in and out of wipeout seamlessly. The first set features a great Carini and some nice jamming segues. The second set, however, is inspired. Wipeout reappears throughout the set, emerging in and between songs, and the band even begin to play around with Wipeout itself. Great Mike's Song. One of the best all-out rock and roll releases of the Live Phish series.

KILLER SETLIST.......2006-07-22

What do you get when you hear a Phish concert setlist that has Runaway Jim, Reba, Run Like an Antelope, Mike's-Hydrogen-Groove, Birds of a Feather, Chalkdust Torture, and Carini? Many Phans including myself wouldn't suggest a better choice of songs than what was played on November 27th, 1998. Let's not forget the other highlights of the evening, including sporadic moments of "Wipeout" that occur throughout the show. Other than Volume 4, this is by far the best of the series. Not only is the setlist incredible, but the way they are played stands out as well. I have never heard better live versions than most of the songs played in this show, particularly "Reba". GREAT SHOW... BUY IT

Beyond Grateful Dead.......2006-02-20

This review is to cast doubt on a previous review. This music leaves the Grateful Dead in the past where they belong. I love the fact they sound different. I did the entire dead tour in 1994 and loved every minute of it but they just weren't as tallented as Phish. Sorry but phish's keyboard solos simply leave all the dead keyboard players in the dust including Bruce Wannabe Hornsby. This show gives you a nice place to start or phish heads the piece of mind now that they are now releasing quality shows. If you compare this to music of the same genre this will undoubtably get a 5. Buy it here or get the flacs directly from phish but do it today.

Runaway Jams.......2003-05-02

I agree with most of the reviewers below. The Wipeout>Chalkdust>Mirror in the Bathroom>.... jam is a spectacular start to an amazing 2nd set. The first set has its moments too. Vultures is great. So is Reba and Ya Mar and Carini.

Nobody has mentioned the Runaway Jim so far so I had to comment. It's the only version available so far in the Live Phish series. I am partial to this song perhaps because it was the first Phish song I ever heard (live and in person only 10 ft away from the band in a small college town bar in Minnesota back in '91). I had no idea who Phish were when my friend persuaded me to go see them but they came on and started with Runaway Jim and I've been a huge fan ever since even if I haven't made it to that many concerts or followed every development over the years (it's hard to when you're living abroad). But beyond my personal connection with the song, I think it's objectively a great song/jam. Why is it not more regularly featured? The version on this CD is a little down tempo than the original version I heard in '91 but it's still has great solos and a nice groove.

far away from brilliant!.......2002-11-28

I do not want to offend anybody, but since most people reviewing this album are massive phish-fans, you maybe want to hear the opinion of a "ordinary listener". As a natural born deadhead, I'm grateful for every jam-band out there and phish definitely is one of the best in this genre. Trey Anastasio is a very fine guitar-player and like on all live phish records, there is some solid jamming on this one. But to be honest, the songs are mostly... they are not much more than vehicles for the jams, the lyrics are rather simpleminded and the melodies shallow. The worst of all is the piano, sounds like third class bar-jazz in fancy restaurants. Anyway, once the band takes off, it's a fun record.

Live Phish Vol. 17: 7/15/98, Portland Meadows, Portland, Oregon

Average customer rating:

Funktastic
Good Show, but overpriced
GREAT ALBUM, TOTAL RIPOFF ON PRICE
Underrated
Very well-played show

Live Phish Vol. 17: 7/15/98, Portland Meadows, Portland, Oregon
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Live Phish Vol. 2: 7/16/94, Sugarbush Summerstage, North Fayston, Vermont
Live Phish Vol. 1: 12/14/95, Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York

ASIN: B00008ZZ6K
Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

Wolfman's Brother
Water in the Sky
Moma Dance
Guyute
Horn >
Portland Jam >
Chalk Dust Torture
Brian and Robert
Beauty of My Dreams
Cars Trucks Buses

Tracks:

Roggae
Birds of a Feather
Loving Cup
Limb by Limb >
Simple >
Tweezer >
California Love >
Tweezer >
Free

Tracks:

Meat
Harry Hood
Wilson >
Tweezer Reprise
Bathtub Gin

Album Description

Phish's acclaimed multi-CD Live Phish series continues to be a remarkable success. Volume 17 on 3 CDs is from 7/15/98 Portland Meadows, Portland Oregon, with additional music from 7/29/98 Riverport Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights, Missouri. 24 tracks. Packaged in a beautiful digipak w/heavy duty slipcase. Elektra. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Funktastic.......2007-06-11

This album is definitely heavy on the funk. Highlights include: Birds of a Feather, Roggae, Moma Dance, Limb by Limb, and of course, Tweezer (with a little California Love thrown in!) A delicious Bathtub Gin on disc 3 is long enough for you to go to the bathroom, grab a snack and still have plenty of groove time.

Good Show, but overpriced.......2006-08-02

The good. This show is the chill Phish that you would typically hear in the 97-99 era shows. Kinda funky, some good layering of loops, and songs that work well together.

The bad. Since the show is not in stock many places, vendors with copies have more than doubled the price. The disc is not out of print, so just be patient. Also, any audience recordings of the show can be downloaded for FREE. The show is worth it's retail price, but this 40$+ business is absurd. Def. not that good.

GREAT ALBUM, TOTAL RIPOFF ON PRICE.......2005-08-10

The album was great however. I have a big F- YOU!!! TO anyone and everyone selling this album at over the retail price. Right now the lowest price is 62 g*dd*mn dollars! If i ever see this album in a store at this price i will literally slap the person selling it!

Underrated.......2005-07-05

This show has a loose feel from the beginning. The songs seem to flow in and out of eachother, and they often give that phish-like feel of making you forget what song their playing. The jams are more than your typical creative extensions of studio songs. I have not listened to very many phish shows that I can say all four were each on the very top of their game, but that can definately be said of this show. To say that this show is sloppy is to say that true phish is sloppy.

Very well-played show.......2005-04-01

Highly recommended show for any Phish fan. I know it sounds pretentious, but I have to agree that this is not a show for beginners. This is the type of show that hardcore Phish fans salivate over. Well-played songs, great heavy and dense jams that go way beyond what Phish was doing early on. I hate when certain Phans think that only 94-97 is worth hearing. I highly disagree. I think this show perfectly defines what 1998 Phish was. The Limb X Limb here is spectacular and highly underrated. Trey's guitar work on this outing is nothing short of awe-inspiring. The whole Disc 2 is awesome. This CD-set is worth it for that and the bonus "Bathtub Gin" on Disc 3, which is funkalicious to the max.

Average customer rating:

Priest best live cd since Unleashed In The East!!
JUDAS PRIEST HEAVY METAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Terrible
Fuck Yeah!
Heavy

'98 Live Meltdown
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Release Date: 1998-09-29

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Living After Midnight

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Many doubted that Judas Priest would find a vocalist to capably fill the shoes of legendary frontman Rob Halford. With Ripper Owens, the band found not only a Priest fanatic, but a talented screamer in his own right. Proving that his studio performance on Jugulator was no hoax, Owens displays performing talents on this vigorous double-live album. For concert album cynics, heed this: half of these 23 tunes have not been performed on the two previous Priest live discs, and Owens really belts out those screams with greater accuracy than Halford was able to summon in his last few years in the band. The metal legends unleash the long-lost pre-speed-metal classic "Rapid Fire"; they play an inspired acoustic version of "Diamonds & Rust" that's closer to Joan Baez's original than Priest's 1977 cover; and they dig up two previously unperformed Jugulator songs. Most of what's heard here rates from very good to excellent, though one wishes that "Burn in Hell" wasn't abbreviated and that "Dreamer Deceiver" wasn't excluded; and a few of the mixes could be cleaner. Still, this very live-sounding record (complete with essential raucous audience participation) captures the potent force of a Judas Priest concert performance. --Bryan Reesman

Customer Reviews:

Priest best live cd since Unleashed In The East!!.......2006-07-13

This puppy roars from the opening cord right through to the end. Classic Priest songs and newer offerings sound awesome. Ripper really takes charge in this and the overall vibe and intensity is in full swing. Ripper can really belt it out and he's in fine form here. The sound is really good and the song selection is killer.

The cd totally rocks folks!!

JUDAS PRIEST HEAVY METAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-06-10

NOW...... this is an awesome release! Every song on this double cd gets a perfect 10 in my book! I saw the Priest during this tour with Ripper and man...talk about a set of pipes on that voice!!!!! I truly have to disagree with a couple of reviewers stating that "this is horrible" cause "it doesn't have halford" and another saying that "it's not essential because it doesn't hold up to Beast in the East (actually Unleashed in the East) or Priest...Live. Sorry Charley, neither one of those release are as energetic as this one. I can say this too! I have been a fan for over 25 years. In fact, the Priest...Live cd...well, let's not even go there! This IS the Judas Priest Live cd to own. Those wondering if they should take a chance...DO IT! You won't be disappointed!!!!!!!

Terrible.......2005-02-04

I bought this cd not realizing "Ripper" Owens was on lead vocals- bad mistake. All you have to do is listen to the sample of Victim Of Changes provided here on Amazon. Of course Tipton and Downing sound great, but just wait until the vocals kick in. It's absolutely awful. He sounds like the stereotypical wannabe heavy metal singer from a cheeseball cover band you'd see at the local rock club in the 80's. Do yourself a favor- save your money on this one and pick up an earlier Priest cd with Halford- Unleashed In The East is the best Live one- I'm buying the latest compilation box- only 4 songs from Crapper Owens.

Fuck Yeah!.......2005-01-29

aight. First of all, Judas Priest kicks ass. i started listening to them just recently, and i already own 4 of their CDs. i have to say, this is by far, the best out of all of them. here are some ratings:

1. The Hellion: intro to ellectric eye. sounds better whenit isn'tlive. still good tho. 7/10

2. Electric Eye: once again, non-live version is better 7/10

3. Metal Gods: pretty good song. not the best tho. 8/10

4. Grinder: not too bad. 8/10

5. Rapid Fire: not bad either. 8/10

6. Blood Stained: pretty cool song. 9/10

7. The sentinal: this is when the CD gets better. 9/10

8. Touch of Evil: not bad. 8/10

9. Burn in Hell: pretty good song. 9/10

10. The Ripper: not too bad/not too good. 8/10

11. Bullet Train: really cool song. 9/10

12. Beyond the Realms of Death: not bad... 8/10

13. Death Row: this song is awseome. one of the best on the album. 10/10

14. Metal Meltdown: favorite priest song of all time. really good live too. 10/10

15. Night Crawler: pretty cool song. 8/10

16. Abductors: ok. didnt like it that much, but its ok. 8/10

17. Victim of Changes: pretty nice song. 8/10

18. Diamonds and Rust: really good song. 10/10

19. Breaking the Law: awesome song. catchy lyrics.10/10

20. The Green Manalishi: this song is sooo much better live than not. 10/10

21. Painkiller: cool song, especially the guitar. 10/10

22. You've Got Another Thing Coming: this song is alright. 9/10

23. Hell Bent For Leather: not the best. 8/10

24. Living after Midnight: this song is better when it isnt live. still ok tho. 8/10

if you lke this, get Demolition. it is awesome. one of their heaviest CDs. if you want a lighter CD with some good songs, try Living After Midnight. anyway. this 2 CD set is Kick-ASS. you need it if you like any metal at all.

Heavy.......2003-04-19

I like new Judas Priest in its own way. I mean, it has three core members, their best drummer and Ripper is good. But it's not close to the best of the classic stuff. That being said, most of the songs on here are very heavy and as should be expected with a good live album, more immediate than the studio versions. The set list is excellent, though they should've included Cathedral Spires, hands down the best song Priest have written post-Halford. Ripper shows he can sing the classics. Though the drum intro to Painkiller here makes the original seem like a studio trick. If you don't mind new Priest you'll like this. Old fans who didn't necessarily like the new studio albums should pick this up. I give Ripper credit as being a good singer but let's face it no one compares to Rob Halford except King Diamond and a couple others.

Paintin' The Town Brown: Ween Live '90-'98

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this is our best gig ever...
Brown is good
For fans...
If you don't know WEEN, you ain't brown...
one star off because..

Paintin' The Town Brown: Ween Live '90-'98
Ween
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Pod
God Ween Satan-Anniversary Edition
Pure Guava
White Pepper
12 Golden Country Greats

ASIN: B00000JC6A
Release Date: 1999-06-22

Tracks:

Mushroom Festival In Hell
Japanese Cowboy
Mountain Dew
Bumblebee
Voodoo Lady
Ode To Rene
Mister Richard Smoker
Doctor Rock
I Can't Put My Finger On It
Cover It With Gas And Set It On Fire
Awesome Sound
Tender Situation
Mister Would You Please Help My Pony?
I Saw Gener Cryin In His Sleep
Marble Tulip Juicy Tree
She F***s Me

Tracks:

Poopship Destroyer
Vallejo
Puffy Cloud

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Ween is often dismissed as a novelty band, but those who stoop to such judgments should check out this shaggy document of Gene and Dean bringing it to the people. Paintin' the Town Brown captures the brothers Ween in their early days playing to DAT accompaniment through their full band stints. The strongest cuts on this release come from their 1996 country tour; backed by a crackerjack band of Nashville studio legends, Ween saddles traditional honky-tonk with politically incorrect lyrics and the whole package seems to make a lot of sense. Longtime fans will be thrilled at the inclusion of obscure Ween cuts like "Mountain Dew," "Vallejo," and "Ode to Rene." Casual fans will have a hard time with disc two, a spotlight on Ween's overindulgent Boredoms-like jams. Still, it's hard not to admire a band that tackles French cabaret music, Middle Eastern drones, funk, punk, and demented children's music. --Jason Josephes

Customer Reviews:

this is our best gig ever..........2006-10-27

Then what happens, there is a mix up and then you hear "I knew you'd f* it up". Ween is one of my favorites. I really like disc one. i am not a big fan of the long "phish-like" jam sessions, therefore the four star rating. As others have written a 3 or 4 disc set would have been way cool since there is a lot of material they can choose from as the ween internet radio proves. favorites:
1. bumblebee what a great guitar and its a stich how quiet the audience is.
2. doctor rock- this is a given.
3. awesome sound- great guitar again.
4. mountain dew- pretty funny how they play with the sound on this one.
5. richard smoker is great recording is real clean.
6. mister would you please help my pony?- always a crowd pleaser.

It was this record when i first got it in early 2000 that i realized what a great guitar player dean is. If you like this record the live at stubbs is really good too, plus its 3 cds.

Brown is good.......2004-09-18

Every Ween enthusiast should own this, but it is definitely not their best cd (nor their best live cd - buy Stubb's first). However, true fans will not want to miss out on owning the prayer-call intro to ICPMFOI. I saw that preformed live once and it was beautiful! So that song in itself makes it worth buying this cd.

For fans..........2001-02-27

I remember when I bought this CD... it was during my post-college, pre-employment phase. I woke up at about 3:00pm, swallowed a handful of asprin to stave off a bad hangover, went to pick up the CD, came home, popped it in and sat on my couch with a bowl of fruity pebbles... the full Ween experience! Anyway, I was pretty disappointed. I mean, I had sprung for the CD instead of another fifth of Early Times whiskey!! The first disc is listenable, with some great moments from their awesome '96 tour (best Ween tour ever??), but also some really badly recorded early stuff. There is a great version of "Mountain Dew" though, that will make this disc worthwhile for hardcore Ween fans. The vastly varying sound quality is what ruins my enjoyment of the first disc overall... if it was all lo-fi (a la "The Pod") I could have dealt with it, but going from crisp, pro-engineered multitrack recordings to amature DAT stuff is just annoying. The second disc has the best version of "Poopship Destroyer" and a hell of a lot of noodling that doesn't sound so good when one is sober.... hmm... A few years down the road, and I'm a respectable member of society. I still love Ween, but this is definitely the disc I reach for the least. This is aimed squarely at serious fans, and newcomers or general listeners should definitely start elsewhere... Not bad, but certainly in the "For Fans" category.

If you don't know WEEN, you ain't brown..........2000-01-28

Lets face it -- if this album is your first exposure to Dean & Gene Ween's music, your response will probably range from mild annoyance to outright cringing. But for us Ween officianados, and especially for those who have been fortunate to be blessed with a 4-hour live show or two, this album is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Early super-sloppy inclusions such as "Mushroom Festival in Hell" and "Mountain Dew" demonstrates the band's remarkable ability to really rock without really worrying about how they sound (you'll see what I mean). But before you dismiss them as just another over-indulging garage band, check out the hard-as-rock licks by Deaner in "Awesome Sound" or Gener's soaring vocals in "Can't Put My Finger On It" or Claude Coleman's other-worldly drum solo in "Vallejo". Ween rules. God bless the Boognish.

one star off because.........1999-11-16

i swear i have bootlegs that are longer and better than this, but you have to love it since ween lovingly handpicked the songs themselves. the 26 minute poopship is a masterpiece, and i wish they had the hour long vallejo on another disc making it three but this is just fine. for a live album, ween has so many great live shows and some very old funny ones back in the days when 23 to 12 people were at a live concert, most were held in parking lots, they should have put out a 5 or 6 disc boxset, including all the old concerts, some more nashville material and all the funny stuff. but this is fine, get it or die!

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Victoria de Los Angeles: Tokyo Live '86

Manufacturer: Camerata
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000FDCG
Release Date: 1998-11-24

Tracks:

Applause
Gedichte der Konigen Maria Stuart Op. 135: L'Adieu ala France Op. 135 No. 1
Gedichte der Konigen Maria Stuart Op. 135: Apres la naissance de son Fils Op.135 No. 1
Gedichte der Konigen Maria Stuart Op. 135: A la Reine Elisabeth Op. 135 No. 3
Gedichte der Konigen Maria Stuart Op. 135: L' Adieu au Monde Op. 135 No. 5
Gedichte der Konigen Maria Stuart Op. 135: Priere Op. 135 No. 2
Gesang 'Was ist Silvia,sagent an' Op. 106, No. 4 , D. 891
Wiegenlied Op. 98, No. 2, D. 498
Standchen Op. 129, No. 4, D.957
Am Tage aller Seelen D. 343
Seligkeit 'Minnelied'
Pierscien
Zyczenie
Dien blaues Auge Op. 59, No. 1
Wie Melodien zieht es mir Op. 105, No. 1
Auf Flugeln des Gesanges Op. 34, No. 2
Damunt de tu nomes les flors
La maja de Goya
Callejeo
Cancion de cuna para domir a un negrito
Punto de habanera
Chants Populaires Espagnols: Pano Murciano
Siete Canciones populares espanolas: Seguidilla Murciana
Siete Canciones populares espanolas: Polo
El Tripili
Pres des remparts de Seville
Adios Granada
Applause

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Brilliant Recordings
A- for effort
What can you say?

Psalms of David Complete
Choir of St Paul's Cathedral , and Scott
Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006GO6J
Release Date: 2002-10-08

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This complete 12-disc survey of The Psalms of David from St. Paul's Cathedral is both a remarkable historical record of Anglican chant at its finest and an astonishing musical experience. Contained here are all 150 psalms in their traditional English garb from the 1549 Book of Common Prayer, with revised or entirely new musical settings as published in The New St. Paul's Cathedral Psalter, edited by the choir's musical director John Scott, itself a revision of the 1875 Cathedral Psalter. As such, these recordings represent the very backbone of the Anglican liturgy, but even a casual listener will be in no doubt that they also offer music that is both contemplative and richly varied when removed from its liturgical context.

The art of "pointing"--or setting--psalm texts has been essayed by many English composers, from William Croft through the Wesleys and William Boyce in earlier times to the great flowering in the late 19th century under Stainer and Barnby, with further contributions from Parry, Stanford, Elgar, Howells, and a host of choirmasters and organists, including Sir David Willcocks and John Scott himself. All are represented here. Recorded throughout in the vast acoustic of their cathedral, the St. Paul's choristers enunciate the words precisely, backed by inventive though unobtrusive organ accompaniment. Taken individually, it's possible to isolate moments when the choir seem to drag their feet or fail to give due weight to the words (Psalm 125, "They that put their trust in the Lord," seems far too subdued, for example), and the massive Psalm 119 is awkwardly split across discs 10 and 11, but overall this set is nothing less than a document of invaluable cultural and musical significance. --Mark Walker

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant Recordings.......2007-06-11

In our view the changes in pointing, and excellent selection of chants, give deeper meanings to the Psalms than those achieved in the "standard?" Parish Psalter.

We found great Spirituality and a wonderful sense of Worship whilst listening to this set. This is often sacrificed for brilliance of musical performance in other recordings.

Unfortunately the "St.Paul's Psalter" is not available (June 2007) but we are told that a new print run may happen within 12 months. This would be a most valuable companion to the recordings when and if it becomes available.

A- for effort.......2006-02-23

This grand undertaking deserves high praise, and I'm struck, listening to chant after chant, how much Anglican chant as it used to be until the changes of the 70s was one of the great Victorian contributions to English life and art. For anyone who wants to hear almost the entire repertoire of Anglican chant deployed in singing the whole book of Psalms, this is an unrivalled source. It is wonderful, too, to hear the Coverdale translation: you realize what the churches have lost by abandoning the proper & regular singing of the Psalms. So one is immensely grateful to Hyperion for putting out this recording. It's not perfect, though.

The rhythmic pacing, though a little slow for my taste, is steady and sensitive, the diction clear, and the organ accompaniment superb (Providing an expressive accompaniment to a choir singing in 4-part free rhythm, and improvising descants to the melody at the same time, isn't easy). And of course there's the cavernous acoustic of St. Paul's, very impressive in the more thunderous psalms. Unfortunately, though, the "forward" style favored for the St. Paul's boys produces a sound that's unpleasantly chesty in the lower registers and reedy in the higher ones. The poorly integrated choral sound caused by this kind of voice-production can be downright unpleasant for anyone used to, or trained in, the classic English choral style. In fact, one has to wonder why this choir was chosen for such a huge project: even allowing for the near-universal decline in standards of vocal training for boys in England, better sounds than this can still be heard.

What can you say?.......2003-01-03

I almost hate to criticize this terrific thing. After all, where else can you get all 150 Psalms in a single collection sung by one of the world's great choirs?

How much do I like it? I bought it *twice*. I originally bought all the CDs separately, before they came out with a single boxed set. They were stolen from my car (and, God willing, maybe they converted some poor thief to Anglican Cathedral Music and got him into church). After they were stolen, I immediately bought them again.

One of the great pleasures of life is listening to the Morning and Evening Psalms while driving to and from work, and making listening a regular feature of Morning and Evening Prayer.

So what's the criticism? The sound is a bit muddy, so the words can be rather difficult to understand without reading along (which is a real problem when driving), and personally, I prefer the Psalter from the 1979 BCP instead of the old one, from the Great Bible. But that's unreasonable. They ARE a British choir after all. Those are the only criticisms.

Tracks:

Happiness
Masterhit
Moldavia
Melt
Soul Manager
No Shuffle
In Rhythmus Bleibea
Crapage
Body To Body
Religion
Headhunter
Welcome To Paradise
First In First Out
Punish Your Machine

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Front 242 find themselves in a unique position regarding live performances. Since they are one of the founders of a past-its-prime genre, they must make a choice: provide their audience with a history lesson by performing their songs in their original studio format or revamp their otherwise dated material? With :Re:Boot: Live '98, the band decided on the latter, and the results are phenomenal. :Re:Boot is an "alive" live album. The vocal production is outstanding. Many of the sampled vocal tracks are performed live, creating an intensely engaging human energy. They change the lyrics for several of the songs, lending an ad-libbed feel--a pretty tough feat in electronic music. The song choices span across most of Front 242's career up to the release of this album. The club hits "Headhunter," "First in, First Out," and "Welcome to Paradise" are here. The only flaw is that "Tragedy for You" and "Rhythm of Time," both from 1991's Tyranny for You, are absent. It would have been interesting to hear these songs with a fresh buff and polish. Otherwise, this album deserves a heavy-gauge bravo. --Beth Bessmer

Customer Reviews:

nothing beats a 242 live show.......2005-11-04

Simply put, the title of this review says it all. If you're a fan of this band and have NOT seen them live, catch them this fall in the U.S., as they are currently on tour. Front 242 live is an experience you will never forget. Much has been said about 242's ever-evolving musical style, and this cd is a testament to this fact. While their 1980's studio-recorded material sounds cold and harsh, albeit groundbreaking, their live presentation of these songs is both bold and refreshing. Cold, lifeless drum machines have been replaced by a LIVE drummer; sequenced 16th note basslines have been replaced by lush, sweeping synth effects. Standouts on this cd include "Moldavia", "No Shuffle", "Body to Body", "Religion", and, of course "Headhunter".
What this cd does not present is the intense energy that 242 drives on-stage. Everyone likes to see their favorite band perform live, but a 242 performance is like a bomb exploding. I have NEVER seen a band enjoy the live aspect as much as these guys do.
This live cd is a great example of 242's concert sound, but until you WITNESS them live, you'll never understand why Front 242 is in a class of their own.

Live album captures the energy of the band.......2004-01-18

I'm not a big fan of live albums, but I am aware of Front 242's ability to do powerful live shows so I gave this CD a chance.

As live CD's go, the sound quality is excellent. It features all their most known songs, 'Headhunter' is excellent as usual! Many songs are given dramatic makeovers.

What is most evident is the more dance-orientated feel of their live shows than of their stuido albums. They know how to work a crowd and throughout this show Jean Luc De Meyer and, in particular Richard JK, are constantly encouraging the crowd and talking to them. It's nice to see such a strong band-crowd interaction.

Even if you don't usually like live albums, I'd give this one a go. But don't be expecting a sing-along type show. With their emphasis on dance in their live shows, this one is for the danceloor rather than for the mind!

THE ABSOLUTE PINNACLE OF THEIR SOUND!!!!.......2001-11-30

For those who are still stuck in the eighties and what 242 "should" sound like (harsh digital sounds/tribal beats), I say get a life! I have seen 242 live about seven times, each time they defined their live experience by the recently released album. Get it? They're contemporary, that means their sound will change from year to year. In the late nineties this sound was influenced by the 808 and 909 sounds of house and trance. 242 took some of the best songs out of their catalogue and made them contemporary. And, unlike so many bands of the genre, made the live electronic music experience not only sound like it is live, but also aggressive as well. Welcome to Paradise is one of the many that justs begs to be blasted, the arpeggiated beats just seem to get crazy and wild! I can't vouch for what they use during the live sets, to me Re:Boot sounds live, like they're actually playing instruments, instead of a DAT.

And about the vocals. For gods sake, they're Belgian! Of course they're going to sound a little dorky in English! Jean-Luc Demeyer, in my opinion, is an excellent wordsmith, but this is music with slogans. SEX IS GOOD! It also brings to the live phenomina the power of 242. Jean-Luc is the steadying force, whilst Richard is the live wire- absolutley fabulous call and reply vocals that whips up a storm!! Richards dub-style vocals are only complementing the incredibly simple arrangements, and thus making a sound that has more than its share of parts. 242 sound very raw, which gives the overall aggressiveness of this disc a notch ahead of anything else I have heard in this genre. This is mosh-pit music, it's hard dance music, it is motivating music.

My favs. include First In/First out (the juxtaposition at the end is to die for), Welcome to Paradise, Body to Body, Happiness, Punish Your Machine, Im Rhythmus Bleiben, and No Shuffle. Weak links: Soul Manager...

Summary: if you want to hear an awesome band at the very peak of its powers, or the best of the (sickningly weak) ebm scene, pick this jewel up. Get yourself a dark room, blast it and go nuts!

not awful, not awesome: renovation is not always for better.......2001-09-28

When I bought this live cd I was really scared: I had read that my favourite band had now turned into Trance-Techno-Acid music.
When I listened to it, I still recognised the wonderful 242 sound among the renewed techno sounds. The songs are wonderful, so they should have to make it real bad not to deserve a listening. Some versions are very good, such as 'Moldavia' or 'Headhunter', even though there're others, such as 'No Shuffle' and 'Body to Body' which are really sacrilegeous.
I hope their new album, expected for 2002, will be better than this. I know -and I like- that bands are always in constant evolution, but that doesn't necessarily imply that this evolution is good. i don't like techno, so I'd prefer some other evolution. But Front 242 will always rule (together with Skinny Puppy)

Sorry, but this isn't the F242 I used to know.......2000-06-02

Unfortunately, this album lacks most attributes of the true body-synth atmosphere that used to be synonymous with Front 242. Here, they have turned into some kind of techno, which they do not really master. They have tried to create a new image which is inconsistent with the basic culture of EBM and the band itself. The result is a collection of confusing remixes without any real spirit. The aggressive and manipulative feeling is gone. The bass rhythm is far to low and the vocals are not convincingly synchronized with the music. I only find "No Shuffle" somewhat interesting.

OK. It is not a bad album. It works quite well as mediocre techno-something. But it is not the real spirit of F242. Get the old masterpieces "Front by Front" and "Tyranny for You" instead. That's the true EBM.

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