jhawk98 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 picked this up yesterday.Fantastic live performance. When I heard this was coming out a couple of months ago, I didn't realize that it was going to be the same set as what was filmed for the High-Def special on HDNET a while back. I saw that show and liked the set a lot. Great surprise when I get the CD and find out it is the same set! Some highlights: -the all acoustic mini-set towards the end of the show featuring She Talks To Angels and the freaking unbeatable trio of Amorica tunes - Cursed Diamond, Wiser Time, and Nonfiction. Awfully awfully good. -the inclusion of female backup vocalists on the Southern Harmony tunes. One of the disappointments I've had seeing the Crowes live over the years is Rich and the band handling these vocals on these particular songs. Completely changes the sound from what is on the album. Sometimes that can be a good thing, but in this case the songs sounded a bit hollow. They sound great on this disc. -the Willie Dixon cover "Mellow Down Easy". I recorded (on cassette tape off of the radio) a benefit concert the band did after the OK City bombing and they did this song. One of their best covers. Great to see it done here and done so well. -"Seeing Things" from 'Money Maker. One of my favorite songs on that album and one that I don't think I've ever seen them play live. -extended jam on My Morning Song. This will get you up and moving unless you are dead. Full horn section backing things up here and elsewhere througout the set. In short this is the best live album I've heard in a long, long time. Much better than Kicking TV IMO. If you even like the band a little bit, or just appreciate great live music, this is a must have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 i haven't got the cd yet but that dvd is fantastic. the cover of 'the night they drove ol dixie down' is amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the letter k Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I haven't seen the set list for the DVD or the live show. Is the live CD just he "soundtrack" to the DVD, or are they different shows? Either way, I'll pick up both ASAP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 same show. here's the setlist: - Set One -(Only) Halfway To Everywhere (w/Horns)Sting MeNo Speak No SlaveSoul SingingWelcome To The Goodtimes (w/Horns)Loving Cup (1st Time Played - w/Horns)Jealous AgainSpace CaptainMy Morning Song - Set Two -Sunday Night Buttermilk WaltzCursed DiamondShe Talks To AngelsWiser TimeNonfiction -> Jam (w/Dave Ellis)Seeing Things (w/Horns)Hard To Handle -> Jam (w/Horns)Share The Ride -> Jam -> (w/Horns)Mellow Down Easy (w/Horns)Remedy- encore -The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (w/Horns) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I haven't seen the set list for the DVD or the live show. Is the live CD just he "soundtrack" to the DVD, or are they different shows? Either way, I'll pick up both ASAP. Tracklisting:1) (Only) Halfway To Everywhere2) Sting Me3) No Speak No Slave4) Soul Singing5) Welcome To The Goodtimes6) Jealous Again7) Space Captain8) My Morning Song9) Sunday Night Buttermilk Waltz10) Cursed Diamond11) She Talks To Angels12) Wiser Time13) Non Fiction14) Seeing Things15) Hard To Handle16) Let Me Share The Ride17) Mellow Down Easy18) Remedy19) The Night They Drove Ol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the letter k Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 sweet, thnx. I'll be picking this DVD up today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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