Live in Texas [Enhanced] [Live]

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Recorded on the Dallas date of the 2003 Summer Sanitarium arena tour, with Metallica, Limp Bizkit, et. al, Live in Texas is a concise, no-frills two-disc DVD/CD souvenir of the muscular Linkin Park live experience. 5.1 Surround Sound captures every nuance of Brad Delson's explosive guitar, the incendiary turntable flourishes of DJ Joseph Hahn, and the interplay between MC Mike Shinoda and singer Chester Bennington (although the audience sing-along on "Numb" gets lost across the barricades), as the sextet runs through a tight set of selections drawn exclusively from its bestsellers Hybrid Theory and Meteora, with the big hits ("Crawling," "In the End") programmed toward the climax. Casual fans may grumble about the absence of extras--there's no backstage-with-the-band documentary or viewing angle options, no previously unreleased songs--but hardcore devotees (who get plenty of face time on the DVD) should appreciate the opportunity to revisit the thrills of Linkin Park in concert whenever they wish. --Kurt B. Reighley

Live in Texas,Linkin Park,Warner Bros / Wea,Alternative Metal,Pop,Post-Grunge,Rap-Metal,Rock,Rock/Pop

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Live in Texas [Enhanced] [Live]

Average customer rating: better than the studio versions DVD was good, but CD songs mediocre Almost Like A greatest Hits Album! The best live cd ever! Don't Write Reviews

Live in Texas Linkin Park Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alternative | Live Albums | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Reanimation Hybrid Theory Meteora Collision Course (with DVD) Minutes to Midnight ASIN: B0000DJZAM Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

1. Somewhere I Belong
2. Lying From You
3. Papercut
4. Points Of Authority
5. Runaway
6. Faint
7. From The Inside
8. P5hng Me A*wy
9. Numb
10. Crawling
11. In The End
12. One Step Closer

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Recorded on the Dallas date of the 2003 Summer Sanitarium arena tour, with Metallica, Limp Bizkit, et. al, Live in Texas is a concise, no-frills two-disc DVD/CD souvenir of the muscular Linkin Park live experience. 5.1 Surround Sound captures every nuance of Brad Delson's explosive guitar, the incendiary turntable flourishes of DJ Joseph Hahn, and the interplay between MC Mike Shinoda and singer Chester Bennington (although the audience sing-along on "Numb" gets lost across the barricades), as the sextet runs through a tight set of selections drawn exclusively from its bestsellers Hybrid Theory and Meteora, with the big hits ("Crawling," "In the End") programmed toward the climax. Casual fans may grumble about the absence of extras--there's no backstage-with-the-band documentary or viewing angle options, no previously unreleased songs--but hardcore devotees (who get plenty of face time on the DVD) should appreciate the opportunity to revisit the thrills of Linkin Park in concert whenever they wish. --Kurt B. Reighley

Customer Reviews:

better than the studio versions.......2006-08-16

on the CD, i prefer the live versions to the studio versions. they have much more energy and excitement. the DVD is great too. it has all of their biggest hits plus some fan-favorite album tracks. i love how they get the audience involved. my only complaint is that there are a few times when mike and chester say some cuss words that get edited out, and there isnt an un-edited version available. for some reason linkin park wont have bad words in their music, or in this case, dvd's. also, the dvd is sorely lacking of any features, such as back-stage interviews or anything. its still a great CD/DVD combo though, and i highly recommend it to any LP fan.

DVD was good, but CD songs mediocre.......2006-07-05

I thought getting a dvd of the Texas concert along with a cd of 12 songs was a good deal compared to buying one cd for around $15. The dvd met my expectations of seeing LP in a live concert. However, the songs chosen from the concert that were recorded onto the music cd were mediocre and lacking in song quality, especially when compared to the original songs recorded in the studio.

The music cd can be a nice introduction to people who have never heard of LP before, but to more die-hard fans and listeners who own the studio-produced songs, the song quality of the cd songs can make you wince. Chester Bennington's voice (aka Chazzy Chaz) is sometimes too quiet/drowned-out in some songs. I wouldn't burn these songs onto my mp3 player. Instead, just buy the songs you like individually, the studio-produced versions.

Something I found kinda weird and ironic was that the last song they chose to record onto the cd was "One Step Closer", which had Chaz screaming into the mic "SHUT UP, SHUT UP" over and over near the end of the song. He tried making the audience say it with him lol. Overall, I wouldn't buy this dvd & cd purchase unless it was on sale for $10 or less.

Almost Like A greatest Hits Album!.......2006-07-03

I use to like this band. That was before I got into metal. I don't really listen to any rapcore anymore but LP did have some good songs. In fact, this live album has most of their best songs on it, it's just missing one or two I think. If you want to get the best of Linkin Park, then this set is for you.

The best live cd ever!.......2006-06-06

Of all I have heard live, this is the best! The band is so good they do not sound too different from the radio! Ture talent from a hard rock/ hip hop band! And the songs that they sing are the best of all songs they have done!

Don't Write Reviews.......2006-05-07

Please don't write reviews on stuff you hate. Linkin Park is very talented and if you can't see that then I feel sorry for you.

Average customer rating: Great Gig Commander Cody at His Best Should have been a double live... Good Rockin Tonight Superb live album of hippie-country-rock-swing

Live From Deep in the Heart of Texas Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Western Swing | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Rock General | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rock General | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: We've Got a Live One Here Lost in the Ozone Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen Bar Room Classsics Tales from the Ozone ASIN: B000002NWU Release Date: 1990-04-11

Tracks:

1. Armadillo Stomp
2. Good Rockin' Tonight
3. I'm Coming Home
4. DownTo Seeds And Stems Again Blues
5. Sunset On The Sage
6. Little Sally Walker
7. Git It
8. Oh Momma Momma
9. Crying Time
10. Diggy Liggy Lo
11. Riot In Cell Block #9
12. Too Much Fun
13. Mean Woman Blues

Customer Reviews:

Great Gig.......2007-04-04

The Commander and his Airmen were my favourite rockin' country band of the 70's and this album shows them at their very best. Since there is no definitive Commander "Best Of" album out there, (the "Too Much Fun" album is probably the best but still less than satisfactory), Cody fans should just go out and get all their early albums (i.e. those albums released prior to 1976). Start with "Lost in the Ozone", "Hot Licks, Cold Steel and Trucker's Favourites", this Armadillo live album (and its companion piece "Sleazy Roadhouse Stories" - the rest of the Armadillo concert) and then go from there. The Airmen were not just a bunch of stoned, drunk musos but instrumentalists (and songwriters) of the highest quality. Many are still making a living from music over 30 years later. They may seem rough and ready on the albums but that was the effect they sought. Listen closely and you will hear superb musicianship, arranging, singing and songwriting (including inspired selection of covers).

CCAHLPA burned hot and bright for a short time and this live album is the pinnacle of their recorded work.

Commander Cody at His Best.......2006-06-25

These are all of the Commader Cody songs that have made him a legend. Highly recomended for any one into Rock-a-billy or Texas Rock.

Should have been a double live..........2005-12-08

...And it almost was a double live...the commander wanted it that way, record company said no...what do record companies know? Not much, sadly, becuase there WAS a WHOLE LOT more music from this concert at the world-famous Armadillo World Headquarters...the rest of this concert can be found on one of three albums...Sleazy Roadside Stories, Bar Room Classics, or Texas Roadhouse Favorites...the third mentioned is hard to find, apperantly a UK only release. Sleazy Roadside Stories has two tracks missing from the other two, but any of those are good if you want the rest of the concert. This is a great album, it has, arguably, the BEST version of "Riot In Cell Block #9" ever recorded...was that July 27 1973 or 1963? Hmmmm Anyway, crank this one up, crack open a lone star, and drift away to 525 and 1/2 Barton Springs Road in Austin, TX...in 1973, was there a better place to see the greatest progressive country band in history?

Good Rockin Tonight.......2005-08-19

There were a lot of groups that I enjoyed in my wilder 20's and 30's. Asleep at the Wheel was my favorite until I discovered Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen. These guys could really rock and roll. Their early albums showed them finding their style and they kept getting better. Unfortunately, when they had really hit their stride, the real talent of the group went elsewhere and we were left with the Commander and a new group. He may have put the group together and his name at the front but Commander Cody was not the heart and soul of this group.

"Live from Deep in the Heart of Texas" is one of those great later albums when the group had found their sound and wasn't afraid to show it. My favorite cuts are "Sunset on the Sage", "Git It", "Diggy Liggy Lo", "Mean Woman Blues", and "Too Much Fun". They show that they can do ballads, rock and roll, and out of control rockabilly. I thing what gives them their special sound is the liberal use of the pedal steel guitar and the fiddle. It gives their sound a sort of "take off" to a higher level.

I saw Asleep at the Wheel live on several occassions (including the original cast) but I never had an opportunity to see Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen. There's nothing I can do to fill the void except continue to listen to their live albums. If you can't get excited about this album, you're on too much medication.

Superb live album of hippie-country-rock-swing.......2003-08-06

Following a third album that didn't shine as inventively as their first two, the Airmen returned with an absolutely brilliant document of all that their music meant. Recorded live at Austin, Texas' "World Armadillo Headquarters," the Airmen sound like the Buckaroos in their prime: relaxed, confident, and deadly across a wide variety of inter-related musical genres. They even cover Owens' "Crying Time," much to the crowd's delight.

The band swings effortlessly from the opening fiddle-driven instrumental into a rousing take of Elvis' "Good Rockin' Tonight." They cruise along with Johnny Horton's trucker themed "I'm Coming Home" only to plow headlong into the misery of the band's signature "Seeds and Stems (Again)." They harmonize with equal beauty for the cowboy tune, "Sunset on the Sage," and the doo-wop "Git It."

The Commander gets his boogie-woogie slot on the band-penned "Oh Momma," and his spoken-vocal leads a guitar-and-sax heavy take of Leiber & Stoller's "Riot in Cell Block #9. The Cajun-influenced "Diggy Liggy Lo" bursts with incredible, manic energy, and the band's "Too Much Fun" shows what a fine dance-combo they were, as does the rousing closer, "Mean Woman Blues."

This would be the last record the band would make before jumping to Warner Brothers, and it's a pitch-perfect document of all they created in their time at Paramount. All that's missing from this album is the dancer's sweat and a cold Shiner Bock -- the good times are preserved here for all to hear.

Average customer rating: buy or rent the DVD instead A little sloppy, but fun Excellent live renditions of some of The Mavericks' best material Dwight Yoakam + Mariachis + Big Band Sound = The Mavericks Been There, Would Do It Again

Live In Austin Texas The Mavericks Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Nashville Acoustic Sessions Today The Definitive Collection Music for All Occasions Trampoline ASIN: B0002X7GEI Release Date: 2004-09-28

Tracks:

1. Dance The Night Away
2. Because Of You
3. Think Of Me (When You're Lonely)
4. Things You Said To Me
5. Here Comes The Rain
6. San Jose
7. I Want To Know
8. What A Crying Shame
9. There Goes My Heart
10. Shine Your Light
11. Save A Prayer
12. Siboney
13. I Said I Love You
14. Every Little Thing About You
15. Volver Volver
16. All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down

Customer Reviews:

buy or rent the DVD instead.......2006-05-23

The DVD of this concert is excellent and sounds great. (Netflix has it)
However, the sound quality of the CD is flat----very dull. What a shame. I can't stand to listen to it.

A little sloppy, but fun.......2005-09-28

I saw the Mavericks a few times before they broke up, and on the Trampoline tour, I was disappointed that they had brought horns for the new songs, but sent them away for the older songs that could have been enhanced. It almost seemed lazy of Malo to bring horns, but not bother to write charts for the older songs.

That has been rectified, finally, by this album. Not all of the songs are gems, but the performances are solid and the horns absolutely add depth to the songs. My only real complaint is that the sound mix isn't great. Of course you lose some of the studio precision in a club setting, but it's not like these tapes came right off the board into your car. They could have cleared up some of the muddiness and mixed the horns and vocals a little higher.

Other than that, this is worth owning if you like the Mavericks.

Excellent live renditions of some of The Mavericks' best material.......2005-07-03

"The Definitive Collection" remains the best place for newcomers to sample The Mavericks, but this 2004 live album would make a terrific introduction as well. And fans will certainly want to hear this almost flawless live album featuring a horn-augumented version of The Mavericks performing most of their best and best-known material.

It's not spliced together from various recordings; "Live In Austin, Texas" was recorded in one "take" on June 2, 2004 at Stubb's Bar-B-Q in Austin, and The Mavericks' eclectic blend of rock n' roll, country, latin folk and sophisticated pop works well in this live setting...a couple of songs, like "Siboney" and "San Jose", never really get off the ground, but most of what's here is very good indeed. It's hard to sit still to these swinging, energetic renditions of songs like "Dance The Night Away" and "There Goes My Heart", and while it would have been nice to hear "Things I Cannot Change" and "Here Comes My Baby", there is more than enough good stuff here to keep the listener interested.

Singer Raul Malo is in top form, and all music-lovers should be able find something to like on this 73-minute collection of The Mavericks' melodic country-rock.
I dare you to not start bopping your head like a pigeon to "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down"!

Dwight Yoakam + Mariachis + Big Band Sound = The Mavericks.......2004-12-16

Awesome album; awesome group. An absolute must.

Been There, Would Do It Again.......2004-10-20

Okay, I was there. Third row, center, dancing in 90+ degree heat, with everyone else lucky enough to get a ticket. Austin and the Mavericks have a special love affair, with this the band's third appearance in this town in six months (they also played the 2003 Austin City Limits Music Festival a year ago September). The Mavericks made their comeback last year with their self-titled release featuring "I Want to Know" and a local favorite "San Jose", a tribute to a South Austin hotel the band likes to stay at when they are in town.

The Mavericks now include Eddie Perez on guitar, who fits comfortably in the band with his guitar virtuosity and accompanying vocals. The Mavericks-Eddie, Raul Malo, Paul Deakin, and Robert Reynolds-display consummate professionalism which is only surpassed by their down-to-earth humor and presence. The set list covers hits from the beginning of their career together to solo Raul offerings, including the swoonable "Siboney" originally recorded with Los Super Seven. "Every Little Thing About You" was a crowd favorite and the high temperature did not dissuade the hip swaying and singing along that permeated the night. Raul's voice has been compared to Roy Orbison's and it was a marvel to watch him hit the notes up close. The rest of the band was phenomenal too, with Robert and Paul switching instruments for a song or two. The spicy horn section, Jerry Dale McFadden on keys, and Alberto Salas on percussion made for a wonderful, too short night of incredible music. The Mavericks are better than ever and this album was well worth the wait.

Average customer rating: Incomplete johnnys fall If you love Johnny..... A fine latter-day live album with plenty of blues goodness johnny dissappoints with live album

Live in NYC '97 Johnny Winter Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Guitarists | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Captured Live! Live Johnny Winter And Hey, Where's Your Brother? Nothin' But The Blues Third Degree ASIN: B00000603T Release Date: 1998-03-10

Tracks:

1. Hideaway
2. Sen-Sa-Shun/Got My Mojo Working
3. She Likes To Boogie Real Low
4. Black Jack
5. Just A Little Bit
6. The Sun Is Shining
7. The Sky Is Crying
8. Johnny Guitar
9. Drop The Bomb

Customer Reviews:

Incomplete.......2006-12-31

Johnny plays great he is a slide guitar master . This show he played each song for 20 minutes making extended jams out of them .The reason i want to only show 3 Stars is because Edgar opened this concert when i saw it in NYC and Jammed with Johnny at the end on Sax .It rained alot that day and there were flood conditions , edgar played Frankinstein for about half an hour . I'm going to check Edgars catalog and see if there are any live jams with Johnny . Edgar is Johnnys equal on Sax.

johnnys fall.......2006-04-13

after being absent for 3 years with no new material johnny put out a live album recorded in 1997, with his failing health and skills this was released for one reason and one reason only, money, no growling vocals, no fluid speedy solos, i cried when i heard this album, almost as bad as i am a bluesman.

If you love Johnny............2004-08-27

Then this is a killer CD. Johnny and his band simply rip it up here. Johnny shows that he's one of the best on this recording. Sadly, he's one of the "forgotten" guitar greats when it comes to naming some of the best. But players KNOW Johnny, like Rory Gallagher, is one of the players they listen to when wanting to hear the best stuff out there.
I don't know what the negative reviewers here are listening to this on but, the CD thunders through my sound system ( Klipsch ) relentlessly. It never lets up. Johnny was "on" for this recording and I, for one, am thrilled!
If you play guitar, LISTEN to this CD. Learn from one of the great legends. I saw Johnny play twice. I am thankful that I did.
I hope this day never comes but, when Johnny passes on, people will "rediscover" this great performer again. And just like Rory Gallagher, I will say "I've always listened to him!!"
This recording makes me feel like I am in a smoke filled bar with my mouth open in awe the whole time. I'm betting that everyone stayed right in their seats for this whole show.
Thanks Johnny for keeping the blues alive! Go Johnny Go!! :)

A fine latter-day live album with plenty of blues goodness.......2004-02-08

Containing no hits but a number of fan favorites and cover songs, "Live In NY '97" was assembled with the assistance of Johnny Winter's fanclub, offering excellent versions of blues and R&B numbers, several instrumentals, and some of Winter's best guitar playing since the early 70s.

Most of these songs, and the instrumental numbers as well, are relatively low key, and that's when Johnny Winter's prowess as a guitar player is most apparent. He barely ever resorts to "shredding" or generic rock n' roll riffing; instead he plays one economical yet soulful solo after another, like on his version of Freddie King's "Hideaway", and a superb slide guitar intro to "The Sky Is Crying".

Those two tracks, along with "The Sun Is Shining" and "Got My Mojo Working", are among the highlights here, but there are really no "lowlights"...Winter's vocals may not have the power of, say Elmore James' or Muddy Waters', but he fares alright, and this album features some of his best blues playing of the 90s. And even the less than original "Johnny Guitar" sounds pretty good, as does the swaggering R&B of "Just A Little Bit".
Only the predictable and repetitive "She Likes To Boogie Real Low" is a let-down; everything else is good, or even great.

johnny dissappoints with live album.......2003-09-30

the rumors of johnny winters failing health and diminished guitar playing skills hit you right in the face in a lackluster live album from the once fiery albino. his vocals a very lethargic and his guitar solos are quite a struggle for a man who use to breeze across the guitar neck. for a non musician this is a listenable album with some good arrangements of classic blues songs, but for anyone who grew up knowing the skills of this guitar legend, this album is a sobering slap in the face.

Average customer rating: Great band, horrible sound

Live in Texas 2005 Mountain Manufacturer: United States Dist ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mule on Easy Street Last Flight Live at Massey Hall (CD/DVD) Live in Glasgow Snakes & Arrows ASIN: B000GYJNX0 Release Date: 2006-09-11

Tracks:

1. Never In My Life
2. Theme For An Imaginary Western
3. Sunshine Of Your Love
4. Politician
5. Crossroads
6. Blowin' In The Wind
7. Under The Rock Part I
8. Angel
9. Mutant X
10. Under The Rock Part II
11. Mississippi Queen
12. Nantucket Sleighride

Album Details

For Long Time Mountain Fans this CD Will Be a Welcome Addition to their Collections. For the Newer Fan this CD Will Work as a Fine Introduction to this Legendary American Rock.

Customer Reviews:

Great band, horrible sound.......2007-04-26

What else can I say. Mountain is a great band, with or without Felix. The tracklist looks like a lot of fun, but once you listen to it you are left with nothing. This is an audio version of a DVD of the same name. Shame on the powers that be who let this thing get released. I've heard better bootlegs then this.

Some of the 'official' bootlegs that are available from this band saound much better then this, I assumed that since it did not say 'bootleg' that it would be a great sounding release, boy was I wrong. The vocals are distant at times, the bass is thin, guitars are weak - nothing you'd expect from a professional release.

AVOID at all costs, even for the 'true' Mountain fan, this will do nothing but bring an avalanche of heartbreak.

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Live in Dallas Mike Morgan Manufacturer: Severn ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Harmonica Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Similar Items: Texas Man Ain't Worried No More Raw & Ready I Like the Way You Work It The Road ASIN: B00015YVZY Release Date: 2004-02-17

Tracks:

1. One Of A Kind
2. Frankie's Blues
3. Mother -In-Law Blues
4. Cause I Love You
5. Blues For Al And Peg
6. You Know
7. Twelve Year Old Boy
8. The Wino Song (Part 1 And 2)
9. Help Me
10. Lonely Nights
11. Shame, Shame, Shame

Average customer rating: Outstanding Blues Compilation They're all here Some good old blues I discovered most of my favorite blues artists from this CD good,better,best

Alligator Records 20th Anniversary Tour - Live! In Concert Various Artists Manufacturer: Alligator Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music New Orleans Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Compilations | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Harmonica Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Alligator Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Alligator Records 25th Anniversary Collection Alligator Records 30th Anniversary Collection Alligator Records 35X35 Blind Pig Records: 20th Anniversary Collection Blind Pig Records' 25th Anniversary Collection ASIN: B0000009WY Release Date: 1993-04-20

Tracks:

1. Killing Floor - Lil' Ed And The Blues Imperials
2. Can't LetThese Blues Go - Lil' Ed And The Blues Imperials
3. Pride And Joy - Lil' Ed And The Blues Imperials
4. Mean Ole Frisco - Lil' Ed And The Blues Imperials
5. Two Fisted Mama - Katie Webster
6. Pussycat Moan - Katie Webster
7. Lord, I Wonder - Katie Webster
8. Stealin' Watermelons - Elvin Bishop
9. Beer Drinking Woman - Elvin Bishop
10. My Dog - Elvin Bishop
11. El- Bo - Elvin Bishop

Tracks:

1. Wife For Tonight - The Lonnie Brooks Blues Band
2. I Want All My Money Back - The Lonnie Brooks Blues Band
3. Those Lonely, Lonely Nights - The Lonnie Brooks Blues Band
4. Two Headed Man - The Lonnie Brooks Blues Band
5. Something Strange Is Going On - Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine
6. I'd Rather Go Blind - Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine
7. Wang Dang Doodle - Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine
8. It's A Dirty Job - Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine
9. Sweet Home Chicago - All Star Jam

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding Blues Compilation.......2007-02-25

This is a great collection of songs celebrating the 20th anniversary of one of the preeminent blues labels of all times. Bruce Iglauer has managed to amass some of the great blues talent under one roof, and the results show throughout this two-CD set.

Some standouts are all of the songs taken from the superstar collaboration of Albert Collins, Robert Cray, and Johnny Copeland entitled Showdown, which includes "Black Cat Bone," Sapphire's "The Middle Age Blues," "Drowning on Dry Land" by Roy Buchanan, and Son Seals' terrific "Going Back Home."

This is a great collection to own for any blues lover.

They're all here.......2002-03-26

The reviewer who said that SRV was not on this set obviously did not read the liner notes, which indicate that SRV played on the Lonnie Mack tracks from the Strikes Like Lightening sessions. The other artists the reviewer stated that were not there ARE, but are not the featured artist on the tracks.

I bought this set, and the 25th, when they came out and was really wowed by what I heard. Houndog Taylor is my favorite, followed closely by Koko Taylor and Albert "Master of the Telecaster" Collins. There is some really fine musicianship, great feel, and real respect for the blues displayed on this set.
Higly recommended.

Some good old blues.......2002-02-21

Amazon keeps inter-mixing the reviews for the 'Alligator Records 20th Anniversary Collection' album and the similarly named 'Alligator Records 20th Anniversary tour' album. So I will include a review of both here to set the record straight.

The 'Collection' album is by far superior to the 'tour' album. The collection has many artists on show and offers a bit of everything. The best tracks are AC Reed's 'These blues are killing me' with SRV brilliant on guitar, Little Charlie and the Nightcats with 'Rain', Roy Buchanan's classic 'Drowning on dry land', Koko Taylor with 'That's why i'm crying', Katie Webster with 'Pussycat Moan', Son Seal with 'Going back home' and Hound Dog Taylor and the classic 'Give me back my wig'. The album is uneven as you would expect for a label show case but well worth it as a introduction to a variety of blues styles and artists.

The 1993 20th aniversary tour album has only Li' Ed, (the late) Kattie Wester, Elvin Bishop, Lonnie Brooks and Koko Taylor. The album does typify Alligator records music that by my definition is mostly reasonable blues without being great. This live album has plenty of energy and is listenable, but fails to scale the heights I expect of the blues.

I discovered most of my favorite blues artists from this CD.......2000-11-14

Alligator records has some serious talent on it's label. Many of them are big names that you will recognize if you have been into blues for very long. I have tried samplers from other blues record labels and have been very disappointed with the mediocre talent on their label. Usually there are only one or two people -out of fourteen or fifteen - that stand out on other blues samplers. You will recognize that the vast majority of artists on Alligator Records are true talents - even if you don't like their style. This album is definitely worth the investment.

good,better,best.......2000-03-12

Alligator has compiled a very good collection of its artists on this CD. It has Iceman , SRV , KOKo , Son Seals, Johnny Winter and many other of the best of the blues. If you buy it, find some storage for the rest of your collection, because you won't remember who they are.

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Thrill on the Hill Johnny Nicholas Manufacturer: Topcat Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rockin' My Blues to Sleep Livin' with the Blues Not Too Late ASIN: B0007CEXSQ Release Date: 2005-02-22

Tracks:

1. Kind Hearted Woman
2. House Cleaning Blues
3. My Rice Ain't Got No Gravy
4. Prince Charming
5. Blue & Lonesome
6. Mandolin Boogie
7. John The Revelator
8. Sleeping With The Devil
9. Let's Go To Big Houstonj
10. Tomorrow Night
11. Johnny's Deathray Boogie
12. Mandolin Moan
13. Stones In My Pathway
14. Thinkin' Bout Junior
15. Phonograph Blues

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Live in Texas UFO Manufacturer: Essential ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music British Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002B696Q Release Date: 2000-09-26

Average customer rating: RICK SHAQ GOLDSTEIN SAYS: "THE BLUE$ EXCHANGE RATE WITH JAPAN IS LOW!" It Doesn't Get Any Better Than Albert Collins LIVE A Blues Legend Makes His Guitar Sing! Explosive mix!!! Blues that WILL not let you sit down

Live in Japan Albert Collins Manufacturer: Alligator Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Chicago Blues | Live Albums | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Live Albums | Blues | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Rock Guitarists | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Alligator Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Texas Blues | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live '92/'93 Frozen Alive! Showdown! Ice Pickin' Frostbite ASIN: B0000009XZ Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Listen Here!
2. Tired Man
3. If Trouble Was Money
4. Jealous Man
5. Stormy Monday
6. Skatin'
7. All About My Girl

Customer Reviews:

RICK SHAQ GOLDSTEIN SAYS: "THE BLUE$ EXCHANGE RATE WITH JAPAN IS LOW!".......2007-02-24

BEING THAT I MADE THIS PURCHASE IN FEBRUARY 2007 AND THE CD WAS RELEASED IN 1984 I KNEW I WAS TAKING A CHANCE BASED ON ONE OF SHAQ'S "The King Of The World Blues Reviewer" MAIN CRITERIA: SOUND QUALITY! THIS CD TYPIFIES ONE OF MY WORST FEARS! POOR RECORDING QUALITY. ALBERT COLLINS, IS CERTAINLY ONE OF THE BEST ELECTRIC BLUES GUITARIST'S, BUT THE SOUND QUALITY IS VERY POOR! IN ADDITION, 39 MINUTES IS PRETTY SHORT FOR A LIVE BLUES PERFORMANCE. UNLESS YOU'RE A COLLECTOR, WHO JUST WANTS TO PUT A CHECK MARK ON ALL OF ALBERT'S RECORDINGS, I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE.

It Doesn't Get Any Better Than Albert Collins LIVE.......2005-02-02

Mr. Collins is without a doubt my favorite guitarist. If you want to play in Texas, you have to play music people can dance to, and this influence is evident in Albert's live music. His Telecaster set up produces a more powerful sound, and his sense of humor can be detected in all his CDs. His potent blues riffs cut "way down deep into your soul".

This is a good CD with some soul piercing blues as well as some foot tapping good time tunes. The Master is accompanied by a small backup band. It's a gritty, all out jam.

A Blues Legend Makes His Guitar Sing!.......2001-06-27

Albert Collins unleashes the soul of blues guitar on this album! From beginning to end this recording cuts to the listener's core, as Collins' guitar performs musical surgery with a master's skill! All of the songs are great, but the real gem is "Stormy Monday." Collins' version is simply outstanding! In this song Albert Collins truly pierces the very soul of the listener, and lifts it to a higher place! The guitar solo is breathtaking! This album is full of great music, and should be owned by every real fan of blues. Buy it now and experience the depth of a blues legend.

Explosive mix!!!.......2001-05-24

This cd is really an explosive mix,blended with the great presence of this power trio in one of perhaps, the best "Live"performances ever released.Casey Jones on drums;A.C. Reed on sax and the "Iced-hot Man" Albert Collins is really an explosive mix you must try on!!!

Blues that WILL not let you sit down.......2000-07-23

It is impossible to describe the raw energy of this CD. Don't even think of sitting down! Your foot will be tapping inside of 30 seconds flat. You will be dancing in the kitchen. The greatest legal pick-me-up since caffein. It's like stickin' your finger right into the Blues socket when your momma isn't lookin'. It feels so fun it must be bad.

Carefully save this CD for that dark, grey day when you just don't have the get-up-and-go to do what you have to do that day. Then insert this CD and crank the volume waaay up. It could save your life.

Rap Music:

1. Live in the Lou/Bassassins
2. Mystery Girl
3. New Riders of the Purple Sage [Extra tracks] [Original recording remastered]
4. No Cities Left
5. No Other Love
6. No Stranger to Shame [Explicit Lyrics]
7. Now in a Minute
8. One More from the Road [Live]
9. Palm Trees and Power Lines [Enhanced]
10. Pickin' on Melissa Etheridge: A Bluegrass Tribute

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