Road Rage

Artist: Great Big Sea
Label: Rounder / Umgd
Category: Music

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Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 627915700025
EAN: 0627915700025
ASIN: B000050HZL

Release Date: 2000-10-31

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Tracks:

Donkey Riding
When I'm Up
Everything Shines
Goin Up
Boston And St. Johns
The Night Pat Murphy Died
Consequence Free
Captain Wedderburn
The Old Black Rum
General Taylor
Lukey
Feel It Turn
I'm A Rover
Fast As I Can
Jack Hinks
Mari Mac
Ordinary Day
Excursion Around The Bay
Hangin Johnny

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Customer Reviews:

Rev it Up, Eh?.......2006-05-08

I have a problem with GBS. They are best enjoyed live. If you see them live (and you should), you will notice that no one at a GBS concert remains on their feet for long. I thought this might not be true south of the border here, but in jolly old Ann Arbor this spring everyone (but me) was just as vertical as they get in Vancouver and Saskatchewan. Being a li'l Rock & Roller of round shape and of Boomeresque age, I am limited in how much time I can stand and dance(although I envy those who can do it through the whole show). So it is a very sad li'l Rock & Roller indeed, who finally gets to see her heros, only to get glimpses of them through the forests of people ahead.

At least I have my Road Rage CD!!!!! These guys truly do put on a good show, all kidding aside, and I have found their live recordings to be superior to the others, partly because they seem to have more fun than just about anyone else when they are performing. A little traditional Newfoundland, a little Celtic, a little rock, some Sea Shanties, and away we goooooooo....

Best of the best and a good place to start.......2006-01-03

This album was my first exposure to the magnificent Great Big Sea, and while I've enjoyed their other recordings, they've yet to top this. After "Road Rage" had been in my CD player for only a year, I drove five hours to hear this Newfoundland band open for another group I cared nothing for - and I have to say that the recording very accurately reflects the excitement and energy of this racously fun band.

Most of the album is taken up with exuberant, fast, traditional drinking songs and chanties, but interspersed are tender love ballads ("Boston and St. Johns") and humorous but thoughtful commentaries on life ("Consequence Free"). This is one of my favorite finds of the past five years; unless your ears are easily burned by slightly earthy/dark humor, I can't recommend it highly enough!

one of the best live albums I've ever heard.......2005-11-02

But it doesn't compare to seeing them live. They absolutely blew me out of the water. That notwithstanding, this is the only live album I own that I listen to on a consistent basis. It's a greatest hits live, really, but that doesn't really say much, considering all the material these guys had compiled up until the point of this recording was brilliant. I drove to Canada from Bucksport, ME just to get it two weeks early. Check out a map for that distance. I was not disappointed by my effort. A wonderful recording.

Awesome!!!!!!.......2005-10-20

This is my favorite CD from Great Big Sea! The live music is so uplifting. A mix of Celtic Rock that just has me singing my heart out in the car! This particular collection is a great example of how the lead singer acts in concert. Alan is very interactive with the audience. Its a great band and an awesome CD.

The first of two live collections by Canada's most FUN live band.......2005-09-15

Pure fun, pure vocal power...I've reviewed their Great Big CD & DVD and I've also been to a few of their shows...this is where they're at their absolute best. Don't get me wrong: there's not a thing wrong with any of their studio albums, it's just that they tend to kick things up to an even higher level when they invite the audience to "sing loud". A prime example of the power of GBS live is the acapella "General Taylor" on this collection in particular when Sean brings the song up a couple of keys at the end and holds those notes with a power that has to be heard to be believed. The harmonies these guys put across will make you understand how much they love what they do. Their sense of humor is sometimes dark and twisted but the songs...you just have to listen once to get it. Their original bass player Darrell has since departed the group but they're still a force to be reckoned with...and coming this October is an all-new collection of all-tradition Newfie folk songs that are dear to the band's hearts. Go see the band live, that's the ultimate way to appreciate them. This is just a really great souvenir of what they're all about...the sound quality is super, and the true feel of what GBS is all about comes through the speakers unmistakably. Nicest bunch of guys you could ask for, and pure fun onstage....stop reading already and click to order!

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