Living in Clip [Import]

Editorial Reviews
Album Details
Japanese Release featuring a Full Color Photo Booklet for Japan Only. Tracklisting Remains the Same as the USA Release.

Tracks:

Whatever
Wherever
Gravel
Willing To Fight
Shy
Joyful Girl
Hide And Seek
Napoleon
I'm No Heroine
Amazing Grace
Anticipate
Tiptoe
Sorry I Am
32 Flavors
32 Flavors
Out Of Range

Tracks:

Untouchable Face
Shameless
Distracted
Adam And Eve
Firedoor
Both Hands
Out Of Habit
Every State Line
Not So Soft
Travel Tips
Wrong With Me
In Or Out
We're All Gonna Blow
Letter To A John
Overlap

Amazon.com essential recording

The mannered vocal style that has always been the most off-putting element of Ani DiFranco's music is still present on this two-disc live set, but for some reason it doesn't matter anymore. Maybe it's the way you can hear DiFranco using her breaths to accent a rhythm section that's downright merciless with its circling, pulsing, scary grooves. Or maybe it's the way, with an audience screaming, she pours heart and soul into "Unforgettable Face" and the story song "Gravel." Whatever, Living in Clip is the album where DiFranco begins to deserve her hype. And "Amazing Grace," backed by the Buffalo Philharmonic, is where she surpasses it. --David Cantwell

Customer Reviews:

Uneven but still a good live work........2006-09-01

I think that this cd is over rated as a stunning live cd...its good but not that fantastic. She does do an amazing rendition of "Amazing Grace".

AS GOOD AS IT GETS.......2006-08-15

Nothing much to say more about this double, live album really: great voice, great guitar playing, a lot of passion (from the "urge to rock" to funny stories to "melodramatic" revelations to social cosciousnesses), wonderful band (the outstanding Sara Lee at the bass and Andy Stochansky at the drums), perfect production, beautiful booklet.

The most recommended of her albums (and of all albums of '90ies indeed).

as intense and deep as u can get!.......2006-07-16

This is the real thing performed with joy and depth by a
woman who was born do do nothing else.
A superb showcase for Ani's singing,guitar playing,and
overall stage mastery that is not to be missed.On this effort
she is using a crackling,popping backup band that is enjoying the performance along with her.
One of the best live albums you have heard in a long time--
both in musicianship and sound quality.
If you are an established fan of Ms Difranco,this will have you clapping with glee.If you are not---you will be after you
give this one a listen.I fall into the latter catagory.This was my first experience with Ani's music.rest assured it will
not be my last.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Absolutely essential .......2006-04-02

Ani Difranco is, to say the least, an extremely prolific artist. I can say I've been a fan for a good chunk of years now and I *still* don't have all her albums. She's a rare breed in that she's an artist that seems to release an album at least once a year (if not more frequently) and I love that about her. With Ani it is truly all about her craft, she could care less about the big wigs and the commercialism of the music business. Since what, 1989-1990(?) she's been on her *own* label, (Righteous Babes Records) & done everything herself with a select group of trusted folks. In other words, A)she's far from a sell out B)She knows what shes doing, and she LOVES what she's doing

Living In Clip is **ESSENTIAL** for anyone who appreciates Ani's music. Whether you're a long time fan or someone who's only just recently stumbled upon her greatness. It has so many amazing, classic Ani songs...and even better, it's LIVE so you can literally hear her in action- with an audience, catch a bit of goofy banter & Ani-ness all at once.

The music is great here. Some of the songs are jazzed up, an old time favorite from the early 90's "Both Hands" is wonderfully remastered with a backing orchestra and it sounds amazing.

Ani is not your typical artist/musician. Some artists are "music-musicians", and some are more concerned with the words and the messages conveyed. Ani is both and she does it all so effortlessly. Her songs aren't sweet little 4 minute pieces with a chorus and an A major melody. She actually has something to say, and one way or another she gets you to listen.

Long time fans love Ani for her frankness, her fierce and sometimes snarly voice that she uses in so many different ways. She can do a melancholic jazz song--from playing the instruments to singing the notes. She can whip out an accordian and string words together like nobody's business and turn it all into an upbeat funky song, (like a lot of those on Little Plastic Castle). Bottom line, she's all about variation, being a dynamic performer...holding people's attention.

This double disc live set is her at the top of her game, putting critics in their place and giving us all a damn good set of songs in the process.

"Gravel", "Willing To Fight", "Untouchable Face", "Shameless", "Both Hands", "Firedoor", "Shy", "Napolean", "Out of Habit".... All of these are CLASSIC Ani, but of course don't skip over the rest of the songs cuz they're great too.

Shattering Great.......2006-03-10

I have I think ALL or almost all of Ani's albums, and I am a huge fan, but this is one of the best albums she has put out. Well, truthfully, I like them all, but anyway, in this one you really get her great LIVE sound which is slightly different than her studio sound. Ani in concert is AMAZING and this gives you a glimpse into that world. You'll love her silliness and her fierce gut-wrenching renditions of her most famous songs. Listen from start to finish for a real thrill or put your favorites on your ipod. The energy on the album is wonderful. I think this is a great introduction to her music if you've never heard it. If you are already a fan, you will LOVE this one!!! Oh, and in case you've never heard her, she is kind of folk/rock/punk/funk even jazzy at times. Listen to the clips provided or check out www.righteousbabe.com. Every album has a different flavor.

Average customer rating:

Great Collection of Ani Songs
An excellent album
Ani Difranco's most popular songs, LIVE and on two cds!!!

Living in Clip
Ani DiFranco
Manufacturer: Bmg
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007WRG
Release Date: 1998-03-25

Tracks:

Whatever
Wherever
Gravel
Willing to Fight
Shy
Joyful Girl
Hide and Seek
Napoleon
I'm No Heroine
Amazing Grace
Anticipate
Tiptoe
Sorry I Am
Slant/The Diner
32 Flavors
Out of Range

Tracks:

Untouchable Face
Shameless
Distracted
Adam and Eve
Fire Door
Both Hands
Out of Habit
Every State Line
Not So Soft
Travel Tips
Wrong With Me
In or Out
We're All Gonna Blow
Letter to a John
Overlap

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring a Full Color Photo Booklet for Japan Only. Tracklisting Remains the Same as the USA Release.

Customer Reviews:

Great Collection of Ani Songs.......2001-01-21

This CD is definitely my favorite of all Ani albums. It adds the excitement of being at a concert & sheds light on her talent. Great for someone that has never heard Ani before. Definitely very righteous!!

An excellent album.......2000-07-11

Listening to Ani's music live is the best way to hear it. I think that this CD is better than buying her other CDs. SHe gives a powerful performance with delightful little snipits of showtime banter in between. One of my most coveted CDs. This is also a great way to be introduced to Ani if you don't own anything else of hers.

Ani Difranco's most popular songs, LIVE and on two cds!!!.......1999-07-12

These two cds have in almost all the most loved Ani Difranco songs. They are her best hits, live and have talking by Ani. By far one of her best releases--Great for a firsts-time ani fan or an old ani fan. A great CD.

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