Live, Vol. 2 [Live]

Live, Vol. 2 [Live]

ASIN: B00008FD61

Track Listings

1. Strange

2. When Your House Is Not a Home

3. Turn the Cards Slowly

4. Yes, I Understand

5. Side by Side

6. Come on In (And Make Yourself at Home)

7. Stupid Cupid

8. Wayward Wind

9. For Rent

10. Shoes

11. Stop, Look and Listen

12. Just a Closer Walk With Thee

Tracks:

Ocean
Pale Blue Eyes
Heroin
Some Kinda Love
Over You
Sweet Bonnie Brown/It's Just Too Much
White Light/White Heat
I Can't Stand It
I'll Be Your Mirror

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It's the rarest of live albums whose songs add anything to the majesty of the original studio recordings. This one adds immeasurable data to the Velvet's story. Without 1969: Live we might never have known that they were more than just an art outfit, that they could actually rock with fury. Check out Reed's strumming on "What Goes On" if you want to have your mind blown. None of these staples of the V.U. catalog can be truly known without hearing these fully formed, fleshed-out versions, so for history's sake alone we must treasure this. History's tragedy of course is that we get to hear the excruciatingly light applause--it sounds like there's only 10 people in the room at some points--after each course in ass kicking. They were wrongly under-appreciated in their time, and for this we must all pay forever by playing this record constantly. --Gene Booth

Customer Reviews:

It nearly drives me crazy...".......2007-01-04

The Velvet Underground's lack of commercial success is proof positive that the record-buying public has no idea what it's doing. Not only was Lou Reed one of the greatest songwriters and guitarsts of the 60s, but he was at the head of one of the most accomplished musical groups ever assempled: Drummer Maureen Tucker was capable of turning simplicity into a thing of great beauty, lead guitarist Sterling Morrisson was worth a few thousand Jimmy Pages, while multi-instrumentalists John Cale and Doug Yule (the latter was hired to replace the former after he left the band shortly before this album was recorded) excelled on everything from the electric organ to the electric viola.

Recorded in the early days of Yule's tenure with the group (but released much later than that), the two volumes of Live 1969 show the Velvets moving away from the experimentally inclined post-psych of their first two albums and towards a more direct, rock and roll-oriented sound. The Velvets, fantastic rock group that they are, sound awesome on these two records: They're capable of both astounding, energetic jams ("Ocean" opens this volume gorgeously, awash in swirling drums and guitars, while "Heroin" is a cathartic, explosive epic that shows off the group's more experimental edge), gorgeous ballads (The version of "Pale Blue Eyes" found here is every bit as heartbreakingly beautiful as the studio rendition, while "I'll Be Your Mirror" closes the proceedings on a haunting, ethereal note), and straightforward rock 'n' roll ("Sweet Bonnie Brown/ It's Just Too Much" is pure speed-addled rockabilly insanity, while "White Light/White Heat" is an explosivly greasy master stroke).

Still, my personal favorite moment on the album is "Over You," one of the group's most under rated and overlooked tunes. At a painfully brief two minutes and seventeen seconds, "Over You" whispers it's way through a couple of simple, understatedly beautiful verses, a delicatly emotional chorus, and a downright haunting guitar solo. This hidden gem is the very definition of beauty-in-simplicity, and it's one of rock's many unheralded masterpieces.

Anyway, both volumes of Live 1969 are fantastic. Anyone with the slightest interest in rock should give them both a listen.

it's really lovely.......2006-02-27

This LP in it's original Double-album form was one my favorites of the era (the early seventies being a little sparse and sometimes unoriginal), but when the CD's came out, they split the thing into 2 separate discs. So this one has lots of dreamy, drug induced pop ("pale blue eyes', "I'll be your Mirror') , and some atmospherics ('Ocean')as well as the classics ("Heroin, White Light/White Heat').
Good for fans, good for people who liked their studio stuff, also.

Amazing........2005-01-17

Basically, if you're into the vu, you'll be into them live. There's almost no other way of looking at it. Their live performances are the most innate I've ever heard. So, if you're having some sort of dilemma regarding which live albums to spend your hard earned currency on, here's a suggestion: 1969: The Velvet Underground Live Vol.'s 1 & 2, Live at MKC, and the Quine Tapes. Those are the best live performances I've heard from the band. My personal favorite is the 1969: The VU Live Volume 1, but it's all personal preference.
I suppose I've gone off on a bit of a tangent - forgetting this was a review for 1969 Vol. 2. Well, the album is amazing. You're really doing yourself an injustice by not buying it. Trust me, the technicalities don't need to be described: just buy it, listen to it, and be inspired by it.

No collection is complete without it.......2003-05-09

The version of "Ocean" on this album is mind-blowing. You have to buy the CDs just for that. The rest of the Vol. 2 CD is excellent, as is Vol. 1, but that recording of "Ocean"...oh, it's impossible to do any justice to it here.

THE BEST Velvets Album.......2003-04-30

This is one of the rare cases when volume 2 is better than the first. Of course, it would be best to buy both but if you have to pick one, pick this volume.

This is the album that made me really appreciate the Velvets. I love live music and this album really captures the band as they were meant to be heard -- Jamming, Moody, Rock and Roll. The first 3 songs especially (Ocean, Pale Blue Eyes, and Heroin) have reverberated in my musical memory for a very long time.

Tracks:

Pretty Girl From Annapolis
Love Like The Movies
Walking For You4. Do You Love Him
I Killed Sally's Lover
Smoke In Our Lights
A Lot Of Movin'
November Blue
Wanted Man
Old Joe Clark
My Last Song To Jenny
The Traveling Song
Offering
A Gift For Melody Anne
Complainete D'vn
Pretty Girl From Raleigh
Please Pardon Yourself

Customer Reviews:

FUN that grows on you . . . .......2007-06-02

This was the first Avett Brothers CD that I heard. I have never seen them live (although I will - in 2 weeks! can't wait!) I admit, there are times on this recording when they are pretty out of tune, and they are more yelling instead of singing. And the sound quality of the last couple songs is pretty bad. BUT, the sheer joy of playing for their fans came across so powerfully, and their raw energy just burst out of my speakers - and I was totally struck down with Avett Brothers fever. I have played this one ALOT. It's not for everyone, but if you want to take a chance on a "punk band with banjoes" give it a listen.

You gotta love those boys!.......2007-03-13

It doesn't get any better than TAB Live, trust me. If you've never seen them perform, you're missing out. Make it happen.

This album is great.......2006-11-16

This is my favorite Avett Brothers record. They are a wonderfully energetic live act, and this is the perfect gift for any youthful, open-minded bluegrass fan.

The last reviewer sucks.......2006-05-09

The Avett Brothers put on one of the best live shows I have ever seen. Don't let your jealousy get the best of you, buddy.

Bad Karaoke.......2006-04-30

It's like paying $15 to listen to karaoke in a bar full of drunks. The picking is good (just like karaoke) but the Avetts insist on opening their mouths and trying to sing (just like drunks at a karaoke bar). One of the brothers even screws his voice up on purpose just to make the bad worse.

If you are in to this stuff, I would recommend that you spend the $15 at the nearest karaoke bar, at least then you get some beer out of it.

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2nd part of a great Live show
Not on the level of Live Cream but still pretty good
Subtract a star for Steppin' Out
Not as good as it could've been, but hey, it's still Cream!!!!!!!!
A Big Disappointment

Live Cream, Vol. 2
Cream
Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd
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ASIN: B0000067L6
Release Date: 1998-04-07

Tracks:

Deserted Cities Of The Heart
White Room
Politician
Tales Of Brave Ulysses
Sunshine Of Your Love
Steppin' Out

Customer Reviews:

2nd part of a great Live show.......2006-11-04

I was suprised that Polydor separated this Live concert into 2 LPs.
I was more suprised when they released it on CD and did they same!
Well they got it right anyway. The sound is great, crisp and thundering. Turn this one up!
They put some of the less well known Cream on this one: Deserted Cities of the Heart, Politician and Steppin' out. I suppose that's why Vol. 1 sold more. As a compliment they included the classics: White Room, (a scorching rendition), Tales of Brave Ulysses and Sunshine of Your Love. From the first song this one smokes. If you like Clapton and if you like to hear long versions of old songs, this one is for you!

Not on the level of Live Cream but still pretty good.......2006-10-18

Released in 1972, Live Cream Volume 2 was the second posthumous live album released after the supergroup announced their breakup in 1968. Apparently, the band was still missed as like their first live album, Live Cream, it would reach the Top 40 in the U.S. However, the difference between them is evident almost from the get go. While Live Cream showed the band at their magical jamming best, Volume 2 reins in the excitement as the live tracks stay close to the originals. That's not to say that it isn't a strong album as the excellent interplay between Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, and Eric Clapton is still intact and the performances are still very strong. The opening track, "Deserted Cities of the Heart", is by far the most energetic song here as the band's performance sounds like a train that threatens to run off the tracks. Even though it clocks in at less than 5 minutes, the performance makes you look forward to the passion and experimentation that made the live disc of Wheels of Fire, Live Cream, and even the live songs on Goodbye so special. However, the band plays it straight for the next four tracks, particularly on "White Room" and "Politician." The album does redeem itself a little with Clapton's wah-wah solo on "Tales of Brave Ulysses" and the long closing jam on "Sunshine of Your Love." The closer "Steppin' Out" is not only Clapton's showcase but also the main reason to pick up the album. Easily one of their best live tracks, Clapton lets out a long bluesy solo for the first 4 minutes as Baker and Bruce change things up throughout. However, the best is yet to come. While Bruce takes a seat, Clapton lets out an a capella solo for around a minute before Baker slowly works his way in. As the track continues, Clapton's playing changes moods throughout while Baker's drumming provides the perfect accompaniment before reaching its dynamic end at the 13:38 mark. All told, while this is a fine live release, it's not quite on the level of their other live releases. However, if you can't enough of Cream, this won't disappoint you.

Subtract a star for Steppin' Out.......2006-02-03

Sorry, but it's true. Steppin' is a clever combination of long (nearly fourteen minutes) and boring (It loses steam about three minutes in). But once we get past that one minor gripe, this is actually a good album. They burn through Deserted Cities of the Heart, Tales of Brave Ulysses, Politician and Sunshine of Your Love like it's nobody's business and cut an enjoyable version of White Room (needs the cellos, though). Too bad Steppin' stretches for an eternity-and-a-half, the rest of the album is fine and highly recommended.

Not as good as it could've been, but hey, it's still Cream!!!!!!!!.......2005-12-17

Much like the first Live Cream album, this Volume 2 was released as a "quickie" album to milk Cream's ample fan base of their cash. That statement may sound a bit harsh; however, the music is DAMN good for being part of a rip-off album released without the consent of Eric, Jack and Ginger.

The album starts off very slowly, with the first three tracks coming from what could be construed as Cream's worst recorded concert performance: Oakland 10/4/68. That night was the group's first show in nearly four months and they hadn't had a decent rehearsal since June 1968. Most of the music from that concert is sub-par by Cream standards (especially the still-unreleased "Passing the Time" from that night) but better than many bands at their peak. "Deserted Cities" is out-of-tune and inferior to the WOF studio (it doesn't work as effectively without Bruce's cello lines), "White Room" isn't all that hot either, but "Politician" is definitely an improvement in terms of energy and technical precision, and though the orgy of soloing guitars of the WOF version is missed, this tune works very well live.

The next three tracks were recorded in March 1968 at the same Winterland shows that produced the live disc of WOF. The Winterland performances are Cream at their absolute peak, the polar opposite of the sub-par Oakland show. "Tales of Brave Ulysses" and "Sunshine of Your Love" are superlative, energetic performances and are among the best versions I have ever heard of these songs. The obvious highlight of the latter tune is the ending jam on the song's final A major chord, though it is rather short compared to other performances of the song (a 17 minute version with a 12 minute (!) ending coda is available on bootlegs).

Which brings me to "Stepping Out," the highlight of the entire album. At 13 minutes, it's definitely not for anyone with little or no patience, but this is certainly a great Eric performance. It's not the best performance of this Clapton solo piece (that would go to Brandeis), but it certainly is respectable and a welcome addition to the live Cream cannon.

Now, of course, there will always be gripes over this album, since it obviously, as stated before, was quickly thrown together with little regard to Cream fans. However, the excellent quality of these recordings must be cherished, since soundboard recordings of Cream in the '60s are a rarity and most fans like me have to listen to poorly-made, hissy audience tapes to hear Cream in their full live glory. Forget the 2005 reunited Cream and take a gander at this. It's well worth getting.

A Big Disappointment.......2005-08-02

Aside from the last track, "Steppin' Out," this disc really doesn't have much to offer. "Steppin' Out" is the only jam on the CD, and I really think that they could've done a better job putting this compilation together. I rate this CD mediocre at best, because Cream was so great live (or at least they were supposed to be) and I think that they did a terrible job of making an album that was supposed to be representative of their live performances.

For me, the biggest disappointment was "White Room," which is only 5 1/2 minutes long. I really wanted to hear a long jam. But oh well.

If it weren't for "Steppin' Out," I would want my money back.

As for my recommendation, I think that your money would be better spent somewhere else. You'll be paying 10 bucks (at least), and really, only one song is worth it. Buy something else.

Romance Of The Violin (Live From New York In Concert)

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Excellent performances, both audio and video
Great music, lousy format!

Romance Of The Violin (Live From New York In Concert)
Joshua Bell
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00076ZZB6
Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi
The Girl With Flaxen Hair
Nocturne
The Swan
Serenade
Casta Diva from Norma
Andante from Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major K. 467
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Elegie: O doux printemps d'autrefois
Trerei

Album Description

CD AUDIO SIDE: Entire Album

DVD SIDE: * Entire album in Enhanced LPCM Stereo * Video of highlights from Joshua Bell Romance of the Violin Live from Lincoln Center with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra * Complete Discography This disc is intended to play on standard DVD and CD players. May not play on a limited number of models.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent performances, both audio and video.......2007-01-09

I was delighted with this Dual Disc. Performances are excellent, both audio and video. Recording quality is very good.

I must report some problems with CD side (cracks) on older CD player.

Great music, lousy format!.......2007-01-03

I love the music, but was VERY unhappy to be unable to play this CD on my computer. The DVD side works okay, but I can't load this to itunes on my macintosh. And I can't load the DVD to my computer and store this disk at home. If I had it to do over, I'd buy the plain vanilla CD!

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Equally wonderful in acoustic

Live From the Women's Club Vol. 2

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Customer Reviews:

Equally wonderful in acoustic.......2006-11-16

This second volume of bootleg recordings maintains the exceptionally high standard of the first. The Jayhawks' strength has always been the outstanding vocal harmonising and this is evident throughout this recording. The true mark of a song is that it sounds equally wonderful in acoustic form and these acoustic versions are even better than those on each of their terrific studio albums. Every song is excellent and beautifully performed though my personal high points are 'Settled Down Like Rain', 'Angelyne' and 'Jennifer Save Me' the Louris penned track that featured on the second Golden Smog album 'Weird Tales'. This is a must for all fans of the band. It doesnt get much better than this!

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Live at the Kennedy Center: Vol. 2
Mulgrew Miller
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ASIN: B000P46QAO
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

Song for Darnell
Grew's Tune
Farewell to Dogma
Old Folks
Eleventh Hour

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In the fall of 2002, the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, D.C.) opened an intimate venue, The KC Jazz Club, on the roof level of its facility. The Club celebrated its opening with two weekends of selected MAXJAZZ artists. The highly acclaimed pianist, Mulgrew Miller, and his trio featuring Derrick Hodge (b) and Rodney Green (d) were the featured performers on the Club's opening night, Thursday, September 5, 2002. MAXJAZZ is proud to present the second of two sets from that magical evening recorded by the late David Baker.

Volume Two begins with Miller's intro on his composition Song For Darnell, written for his son. It doesn't take long for the trio to pick up where they left off in the first set. The trio moves through the composition with great energy highlighted by the sparkle of Miller's playing and Hodge's impressive solo. Grew's Tune by Miller is a hard-swinging song that contains intricate runs by Miller squeezed in between some robust chords and phrases that have his signature stamp. Green's steady ride keeps the group moving forward with great drive. Miller's intro on his composition Farewell To Dogma slows the pace. He and Hodge then offer compelling solos on this intricate piece. The standard Old Folks by Hill and Robison showcases a wonderful intro by Miller on this exquisite version of the classic ballad. The evening comes to a close with Miller's composition Eleventh Hour. The first five minutes feature Miller playing a soulful blues solo before the trio joins in and burns to an exciting finish.

The Collectable King Crimson, Vol. 2 Live in Bath 1981
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Two more collector's club releases

First live show Crimson played and one of the best "Beat" performances--mixed sound quality on one, excellent on 2nd

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Two more collector's club releases.......2007-05-15

As with the Collectable Vol. 1, This is made up of two releases that were/are available through the band's website. These were originally done back when you had to have a membership in the King Crimson Collector's Club in which you paid in advance for a certain number of releases and then you had the option of picking which ones you wanted. The nice thing about them being released this way is the fact that now you know before you get them what they sound like thanks to the rating on the back.

The first show here from the Moles Club in Bath is from an audience tape and that might be offputing to some. However, being someone familiar trading concert tapes over the years(IE Grateful Dead, King Crimson, and so on)I don't think the sound on here is that bad. The band was still calling itself Discipline at the time and that's what you get. Early versions of what would become the Discipline album with the first live Red and a cool Larks part 2. The performances are a little rough due to the fact that this is this lineup's first performance.

The second performance on here from Philadelphia was taken and mixed from the band's own multi track recording(8 tracks) tapes. You get different versions of the material on disc one plus four songs from the Beat album. Given the fact that this performance was professionally recorded, I doubt many people will have a problem with the sound quality as it's superb.

The short, all the performances are very good to excellent and the sound for the most part is top notch.

First live show Crimson played and one of the best "Beat" performances--mixed sound quality on one, excellent on 2nd.......2007-04-26

This two CD set documents two pivotal concerts by the 80's line up. The first concert features the band when they were still known as Discipline (before Fripp realized that this could a viable new version of Crimson)appearing at Moles a small concert club in Bath, England. The band performs material that would form the basis for their first album and recorded much of it getting out to hone their chops live. The performance sounds fair--it is drawn from a restored audio cassette so is presented in mono with limited fidelity. It still is worthwhile for some of the stunning, loose performances here. This is before the songs had been honed to perfection by constant live playing. It features the bulk of "Discipline" as well as two 70's era Crimson compositions "Red" (which would become a staple of this line up)and "Larks Tongues in Aspic: Part II".

The second disc is from one of the band's best performances during their 1982 tour (although I prefer their last show in Berekley for personal reasons--I was there). Capturing the band at peak intensity, Belew is on fire during this performance and the rest of the band follows him down that hot trail. Featuring "The Howler" (a song that would later be sadly retired from many live shows), the bulk of the second 80's Crimson album "Beat" and once again "Red" & "Lark's Tongues in Aspic", this was one of the four pieces best captured performances. Recorded on 8 track the sound quality varies from extremely good to excellent as it was pulled from the band's recordings and sounds much as the show would have sounded live. My only complaint about the second concert is that Tony Levin's bass is occasionally buried in the mix but otherwise the sound is exceptional.

Crimson biographer/blogger Sid Smith provides separate liner notes (as he did for the individual releases)for both in the booklet and they are excellent. I didn't realize that Smith never caught the 80's version of KC live (at the time he preferred the last incarnation with John Wetton, Fripp, Brufford and Cross)but he does confess that he didn't get into them until after they had split up again.

An excellent release and an essential purchase for Crimheads just be aware that the Moles show isn't perfect before buying. It's worth having because the performances are terrific. 4 stars for the Moles performance 2 stars for the recording; 5 stars for the Philly show and 4 stars for the recording.

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WOAH!
A bit better than Classics 1, but still... (2 STARS)
It's Ok, But The Drum Sound Is Terrible
Better then the original!

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Aerosmith - 'Classics Live! Volume 2' (Sony).......2006-09-12

Heard that most if not all the eight(8) cuts on this CD was recorded live at a reunion gig that took place on New Year's Eve,1984. 'Classics Live! Vol.2' is decent,but certainly nothing to flip out over. The sound quality is,well good FOR a live recording as such. Tunes that lured me into keeping this disc handy for repeated spins were "Back In The Saddle", "Walk This Way", "Draw The Line" and "Toys In The Attic" (this song has always had special meaning to me). Worth checking out.

WOAH!.......2006-08-02

I remember how intense this CD was/is: when I was like 12, I'd get asthma attacks listening to this. I started listening to it on Launchast a couple years ago for the first time in a long time and got to re-live a little of that. My senses have dulled quite a bit since I was 12, but I can still feel magic in music every now and then. I'm not a huge fan of Aerosmith (nor GnR or Whitesnake or KiSS or T. Nuggett - spelling? - or even The Beatles or The Rolling Stones), but I can indulge in the simple pleasure of their music every once and again...I do get tired of it though somewhat quickly. Among ALL of Aerosmith's albums, this is probably one of my favorites. Also, does anyone have the UPC for the REMASTERED (circa 1993) version? If so, please e-mail me at: staypuftdude@gmail.com with answer(s). Thanx!

A bit better than Classics 1, but still... (2 STARS).......2004-03-12

This is the better of the series, but that isn't saying much, considering poor playing, poor production, and poor track selection on "Classics Live 1." A couple of the usual suspects are here ("Back in the Saddle," "Walk This Way"), but the interesting stuff is Joe Perry's "Let the Music Do The Talking" and the first Tyler-Perry collaboration (and one of Aerosmith's best songs to date) "Movin' Out." But even so, "Classics Live 2" is almost as dull as the first. Overall: 4 out of 10.

It's Ok, But The Drum Sound Is Terrible.......2003-12-12

Other than the cheesy mid-80's synthesized drum sound, this live album is ok. Most of this album was recorded during the "Back In The Saddle" tour. While it's definately better than the mostly lacklustre 'Live Bootleg', I think the original 'Classics Live' or 'A Little South of Sanity' are a lot better. That terrible drum sound really ruins this record in my opinion.

Better then the original!.......2003-11-24

Classics Live 2 is 1000% better then its prediccesor Classics Live. Classics Live had the same callaber of songs but the performance came off as forced and streanus and tierd. But here you have all the key members of Aerosmith Steven, Joe, Brad, Tom , and Joey on all the songs. And all the songs are rock and roll classics not to mention Aerosmith standards. Joe Perry tore the joint down with every killer riff and face melting guitar solo. Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramers rythm section is tighter then ever, and Stevens voice is almost flawless, almost as good as it is today! On Classics Live 1 Steven sounded, well not very good lets say for lack of better words, but here he pulls off all the high notes and still makes time to talk to the audience and play with the words. This is really a great live record that doesnt get as much credit as it should. Dont spend your money on part one unless you are a die hard fan like me. Just go For this one, because this is worth it for 'Let The Music Do The Talking' alone.

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Live at Athenaeum Jazz, Vol. 2
Holly Hofmann & Mike Wofford
Manufacturer: Capri Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2007-03-20

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Live at the Old Absinthe House Bar, Vol. 2: Saturday

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Slice of the blues
Very nice live blues album
pretty good, but not 5-star good
Johnny Blue
Unsung hero

Live at the Old Absinthe House Bar, Vol. 2: Saturday
Bryan Lee
Manufacturer: Justin Time Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1998-09-15

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Slice of the blues.......2007-05-14

If you only buy this as a protest against the loss of great old music haunts like the Old Absinthe House Bar in New Orleans, that's reason enough. The engaging, dynamic performance by the bar's longtime resident genius Bryan Lee is just a plus.

Very nice live blues album.......2005-08-28

This was my introduction to Bryan Lee and I was not dissapointed. This is really a fine example of how good blues can sound live. There are some really nice guests that appear on this also, by the way the same lineup was also on the Friday night disc, this should really have come out as a double live album. James Cotton is on this and although he does not wail the same as he once did it is still James Cotton.
There is also a gust appearence by Frank Marino and Kenny Wayne Shepard. I have heard through a he said she said thing that KW was very rude to Marino at these 2 shows, it does not surprise me, he is known to be very arrogant. A kid whose father was in the music buisness and had a whole lot of breaks because of that, and really thinks he is hot stuff. He is a good guitar player , but without a doubt the 3rd best on these 2 discs behind Lee and Marino.
One thing I noticed outright was that Marino's guitar work seems to be turned way down, almost like Lee was trying to let his boy KW sound better than Frank, which is the only way he ever could, KW could not carry Marino's guitar strap if we let the truth be known.
But like I said both this one and the one on Friday are both well worth a listen.

pretty good, but not 5-star good.......2003-11-08

When I found out (not from Amazon) that Frank Marino was on this album, plus KWS, I almost bought it sight unseen, but I gave the samples a listen and then decided to pick this and the Friday night (part I) up.

I wasn't dissapointed, but my expectations we perhaps a little high, so it's not one of my top blues guitar albums, live or otherwise. It's a decent blues album and I like it, and although I'm no stranger to raw live blues, some of Lee's rawness comes off as, I'm sorry, but it's my opinion, sloppiness. Taken in context of a live recording in a New Orleans bar, this fits, but it's not 5-star material. Nor, IMHO is the companion album.

But don't let that stop you from picking it up, it's/they're good album(s). Lee is a decent guitarist and singer, and it's really cool that he had Marino & Shepherd sit in with him. Makes you want to blast it loud while sipping a Jim Beam.

To be really fair I need to check out other albums by Lee.

If you're a very hard-core Marino fan like I am, you might a little dissapointed , Frank's a great player on his own and even better with Mahogany Rush, but like his "blues period" where he went from his own, post-Jimi/almost progressive self-styled fantastic sound period (IV, Strange Universe) to a more Johnny Winter vein, well, Frank's just not a blues guitarist *first*. He seems to be straining, not to play notes, but to garner feel. I can't believe I of all people am saying this about Frank!

Frank does do some nice slide playing, although I'm not sure it's actually slide, I had heard that on earlier MR albums he used his whammy bar for slide-sounds, but that be yet another Marino urban legend.

Some people are not so keen on KWS, but I have most of his albums and I like him a lot even if he's a SRV clone, at the end of the day he plays well and has good tunes. He sounds good here too.

Don't kill me for this review, someone else yeh or nay it.

Johnny Blue.......2003-04-26

Bryan Lee's Live at the Old Absinthe Bar Saturday Night CD is without a doubt one of the best hard core live blues CD's around. Too bad not too many people have heard of him. He has a great band behind him and his guests are not too shabby either (Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Frank Marino). The Friday night CD is quite good also. If you love the blues, this CD is rather entertaining and should be in your collection. It is addicting to listen to since it is so good.

Unsung hero.......2003-02-26

Bryan Lee is one of my blues heroes. I don't know how I first heard about him, but I bought this CD a while back and it remains one of my favorites. So when I finally got to visit New Orleans this past weekend (2/21/2003) I made it a point to stop by the Old Absinthe House to pay my respects. Little did I know that only a few blocks further down Bourbon Street I'd get to hear the man himself, twice! At The Blues Bar on Bourbon Street I was privileged to hear him play on Friday and again on Sunday night. If you ever get a chance to visit N.O. make sure you go to hear Bryan Lee play. But even if you never make it there, pick this CD up.

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