CortezTheKiller Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 The listUmmmmmmmmm. . . . Kicking Television???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I saw that a while back - that guy is a bit confused. He should come here and look at the Best Live Album Threads from the past 6 years - and then make a list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 At least Live Rust was #2. I can't believe the Beatles at the BBC didn't make it, while MC5 made the list? For reals? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Nice to mention "The name of this band is..." I'd add X: Live at the Whiskey a Go-Go, and two Roxy concerts:Frank Zappa and the Mothers &Bob Marley. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 My turn to bitch and add my favorites: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I would not count vault releases (1), live albums that were mostly re-done in the studio(2), and/or releases that were re-configured and re-released(3). 1. The Live 66 Dylan Album2. A lot of them from the 70s - you didn't really think Kiss could sing those harmonies live you find on Alive II, did you? 3. Live at Leeds has been issued at least three times on cd, in three different configurations... I wonder if that dude even knows why those BBC releases exist? Also - live albums where the band plays the songs mostly like they do on the record generally does not do much for me. So - I will go with what I like: The Who - Live At Leeds (the original version), Allman Brothers: At Fillmore East (the original version), Deep Purple - Made In Japan (the current cd release - although there are some encores added), Rush - All The World's A Stage (the current cd release - re-mastered, but not reconfigured), The Scorpions - Tokyo Tapes (the currect cd version - although it leaves off one song). The Grateful Dead - Live Dead (the current cd release - re-mastered, but not reconfigured). Now, since my taste run to so-called "old rock music" this is what moves me - if one was into jazz, or what have you, then their list would be different, of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Another one that can be argued. And, even though I've only heard this a few times, I think it has easily made my shortlist of greatest live albums: Rocks SO hard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Little Feat's Waiting for Columbus is one of the best live albums ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Little Feat's Waiting for Columbus is one of the best live albums ever. Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Ok I don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I would not count vault releases (1), live albums that were mostly re-done in the studio(2), and/or releases that were re-configured and re-released(3). 1. The Live 66 Dylan Album2. A lot of them from the 70s - you didn't really think Kiss could sing those harmonies live you find on Alive II, did you? 3. Live at Leeds has been issued at least three times on cd, in three different configurations... I wonder if that dude even knows why those BBC releases exist? Also - live albums where the band plays the songs mostly like they do on the record generally does not do much for me. So - I will go with what I like: The Who - Live At Leeds (the original version), Allman Brothers: At Fillmore East (the original version), Deep Purple - Made In Japan (the current cd release - although there are some encores added), Rush - All The World's A Stage (the current cd release - re-mastered, but not reconfigured), The Scorpions - Tokyo Tapes (the currect cd version - although it leaves off one song). The Grateful Dead - Live Dead (the current cd release - re-mastered, but not reconfigured). Now, since my taste run to so-called "old rock music" this is what moves me - if one was into jazz, or what have you, then their list would be different, of course.I'm with you across the board, with one exception: I've never heard The Tokyo Tapes, so I will sub my favorite - QMS' Happy Trails (I know, only the first 3/4 of it is live - but DAMN is it ever smokin'). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Not every man can handle the musical stylings of Klaus Meine. I forgot about Quicksilver Messenger Service - and I usually say Kiss Alive I also - but from what I read in a Kiss book not to long ago, there is quite a bit of doctoring on that album - which I never knew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'd never expect it to make a list like this, but this is a pretty amazing live album: And I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I preferover Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'd never expect it to make a list like this, but this is a pretty amazing live album: And I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I preferover I prefer Weld to Live Rust. Weld is simply Crazy Horse at it's post-Whitten best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Here's 25 of my favorites, in no particular order (rock only): Allman Bros - At Fillmore EastLive Cream (the 1st one)Crosby/Nash LiveBand Of GypsysDeep Purple - Made In JapanDire Straits - Live AlchemyELP - Welcome Back My Friends To The Show That Never EndsGenesis - Live ('73)Live DeadHumble Pie - Rockin' The FillmoreKinks - One For The RoadPink Floyd - Ummagumma (disc 1)Phish - A Live OneLeon Russell - Leon LiveTraffic - On The RoadYessongsNeil Young - Live RustLittle Feat - Waiting For ColumbusQuicksilver Messenger Service - Happy TrailsZappa/Mothers - Roxy & ElsewhereLou Reed - Rock And Roll AnimalSteppenwolf - Live ('70)Renaissance - Live At Carnegie HallRush - All the World's A StageRolling Stones - Get Yer Ya-Ya's OutThe Who - Live at Leeds Jeesh. I'm such a fan of the live record. I could have easily posted another 25 (Dylan '66, Derek & The Dominoes, King Crimson's live series, etc etc.) but I stayed away from vault releases - otherwise it might have been 25 GD shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 The only Seger album worth owning -- Live Bullet, if only for Natbush City Limits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheelco Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I prefer Weld to Live Rust. Weld is simply Crazy Horse at it's post-Whitten best.I kind of agree with you but love 'em both -- I never get tired of listening to Neil live with Crazy Horse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 I kind of agree with you but love 'em both -- I never get tired of listening to Neil live with Crazy HorsePicking one over the other says absolutely nothing negative about the 2nd place finisher. Both amazing, one just a bit more so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I was really starting to hate that list until I saw that the Doors were on it. now I think its a pretty good list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 The only Seger album worth owning -- Live Bullet, if only for Natbush City LimitsI disagree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Lots of good suggestions here.........dont forget "Full House" by J. Geils Band. Recorded in Detroit in the early 70s, its surprisingly good-high energy, booty-swinging stuff. BB Kings "Live at Cook County Jail" is pretty good too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I've always had a soft spot for fIREHOSE's Live Totem Pole EP - "Hope I don't fuck it up Gibby!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 A few that I haven't seen mentioned (apologies if I missed them): - Bob Marley - Babylon By Bus- Unplugged albums from Clapton and Nirvana (the Jay-Z one is pretty good too)- Phish - A Live One- JGB - The '91 Live double CD- Ween - Live in Chicago- Zappa - Make a Jazz Noise Here (all three releases from the '88 tour are great, but this is my favorite) ETA: Looks like two of these WERE already mentioned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I would add Zappa's You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Volume 2, the Helsinki concert. Excellent show with a great lineup.Also, any live Coltrane. I know this is a thread on rock albums, but Coltrane rocks. Seriously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I would add Zappa's You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Volume 2, the Helsinki concert. Excellent show with a great lineup.Also, any live Coltrane. I know this is a thread on rock albums, but Coltrane rocks. Seriously.Yeah, I guess I consider the YCDTOSA series (along with Dick's Picks and Live Phish) to be archival, but that is one live release that ANY Zappa fan MUST own. I also avoided jazz or I'd be here all day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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