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Don't call it goth, it's more than that
Almost nobody ever finds Fields of the Nephilim.On some of this live album, one wonders whether the scene was a small club, not the arena these sounds deserved.The Neph were a staggeringly good band that hit their stride only briefly, and this was right in the middle of it.The music is loud, melodic, moody but usually brisk.The instrumentalists are crisp and tight, virtuoso within the bounds of what they're trying to do.My only complaint is with the overly democratic mix, which buries my favorite soaring guitar parts from "Moonchild" and "Love Under Will."But the inimitable vocals of Carl McCoy aren't mixed up too far either.It's a great live sound.This band deserved more than to be pigeonholed as goth and ignored by radio.The day I hear this disc on XM will be a milestone.

Best Nephilim starter album
It's been said before but it cannot be repeated enough - this is simply an awesome live album.If you are new to Fields of The Nephilim then this is the perfect place to start as it combines tracks from their 3 prior studio albums, i.e. Dawnrazor, The Nephilim and the most excellent Elizium.I have owned Earth Inferno since it's original release and still find it fresh.Too bad they didn't include the extended version of Chord of Souls from the Visionary Heads video that complements this release.Overall, Sumerland and Last Exit for the Lost are standouts for me but there isn't really a bad track to be found.Do yourself a big favor and pick up a copy.

Ferocious Live Performance
Purely on its merit, this is an amazing live album. The output is far more loud and ferocious than their studio performances generally were. As a big FotN fan though, I'm not sure that's always a good thing. Rather the live album is a perfect compliment to the studio albums, it is not meant to be a replacement unless you are a metal fan in which case you may like this better. What is impossible to replicate live is the dreamy, ethereal nature of the studio recordings. The best moment is the perfect version of "Dawnrazor" - this is how this song was meant to sound and is far superior to the album version. In most other cases, I think the versions are merely different and I appreciate them for that.Read more

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My first Pigface album
I must admit, as an industrial music fan, I was certainly not prepared for this album.It was the first Pigface album I was able to find, and I was blown away.This was the first time I heard the song "Suck" and this is likely one of the best songs you have never heard.Martin Atkins is a good guy; he makes good rhythms, and when I wrote to him in high school when I wrote an Advanced English paper on them, he wrote me back, complete with a coffee cup stain on the letter."Blood and Sand" rules, and still speaks to us now, since we are killing off people in the Middle East again for no logical reason.I find that Pigface helps me to reach a place that no other group is capable of doing; a strange, rhythmic bliss.Crack open a Newcastle Brown Ale, and turn up the stereo.Pigface will take care of cracking open your head.

An amazing collection of industrial talent.
This is old Pigface, when they recruited some of industrial music's heaviest hitters.Amongst those were Nivek Ogre of Skinny Puppy, Bill Rieflin and Chris Connelly of Ministry/Revolting Cocks, William Tucker of Thrill Kill Kult, Michael Balch (formerly of Front Line Assembly), En Esch of KMFDM, and Nine Inch Nails contributors Chris Vrenna and Jeff Ward, as well as Trent Reznor himself.They've even got Becky from Lunachicks and Black Francis (the guy from Pixies?).The songs range from decent to excellent, with one of Pigface's better-known songs, "Tapeworm", on it.Also of note are two songs that also appeared on albums by Pigface contributors:"Suck", which was one of the hidden tracks on Nine Inch Nails' "Broken" and "T.F.W.O.", which is on Skinny Puppy's "Too Dark Park".Although I'm not a big fan of live albums, this one has its shining moments. ... Read more

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As an AOL fan, I was disappointed
I love AOL more than any other band (I gave all their studio albums 5 stars), but I was highly disappointed by this live release.However, it is very indicative of their final tour.They seemed to be losing all their passion for the music, and on most songs sound very dull.I went to their show in Philadelphia during this tour and loved the live version of "Fashion Bleeds", but on this album (with Eric Johnson replaced by the guy from Man or Astroman) it just sounded really bad.The same goes for nearly every song on this disc.They are still great songs, but it seems like they just didn't care any more.

archers kings of indie rock
this brilliant peice is the first archers CD I bought and I love it,the inteligent lyrics and tunes continue to thrill me.from the groovy opening dead red eyes to gorgeous chumming the oceans this excellent live album never dissapionts.i noticed that some reviewers seemed dissapionted which is why i felt i needed to write this review because this is the best live album you'll hear from the chapel hill rockers so buy this,BUY THIS!a great introduction to one of my favourite bands.

Super chunky slanted dienchantment
Think of this CD as a tuneful keepsake from one of the brightest musical lights of the indie '90s. ... Read more

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Some of it barely sounds like polka
Some of the album has a definite polka sound, but a few trackshave such a heavy rock influence it doesn't barely sound like polka at all."Come Back to Me" and "Pretty Dancing Girl" are examples, and two fine songs.The "Polka Medley" is great.I wish they would do some of those songs individually.Some of the record even sounds vaguely like ska music.I would highly recommend this to any younger listener of polka, and anyone who likes to dance polka.It may even appeal to some listeners of lighter core ska.

The future of modern polka music.
This is a fine example of a robust live performance by a superb, energeticmodern polka band.Renditions of the High Bounce Polka and the PeanutsPolka are true classics in the fast tempo "Eastern Style" ofpolka.This collection could possibly be the best example in its appeal tothe modern polka listener of the future. ... Read more

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A Pointless But Fun Romp Through The Velvets' Songbook
Pop Kulcher Review:Just as every lame high school cover band has to get its start by making a stab at "Louie Louie" or "Twist & Shout," every alternative band (at least since the rise of R.E.M.) hasto have an obligatory Velvet Underground cover in their repertoire. In late1997, Dutch alterna-grungesters Bettie Serveert took it a step further,going on a brief tour playing nothing but Velvet Underground songs. Thisdisc is a nifty little souvenir from that tour, offering 10 VU tunes from aNovember 1997 gig in Amsterdam. Stretching beyond a single song works well,giving the band a shot to move beyond the obvious choices ("Rock &Roll," "Beginning to See the Light" and "What GoesOn") to the noisier, more free-form elements of the VU songbook("Venus in Furs," "European Son," "Black Angel'sDeath Song"). The latter tunes fare best, giving the band a chance tostretch its Crazy Horse-like distortion workouts beyond the confines of theband's own, poppier songs. Also nice are a rollicking "I Can't StandIt" and a touching "Stephanie Says." The only downside isthe length of the disc; while it clocks in at a respectable 60 minutes, thesetlist illustrated in the liner notes shows that 6 songs got cut. Butthat's a minor gripe; all in all, this is a terrific gesture, giving fanswho couldn't quite make it to Holland for the concert a chance to hear theshow.

For fans only
An easy album to sum up: If you like Bettie Serveert, the Dutch alt-rockers with the sweet female vocals backed by a noisy Dinosaur Jr./Neil Young-influenced guitar sound, you'll enjoy this album, just forthe novelty of hearing them perform cover songs by a very different(darker, more experimental) kind of band. If you're a Velvet Undergroundfan, you might enjoy hearing an slightly odd spin on the favorites you'veheard a million times. Read more

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Fantastic Live Side
I held off buying this CD because I already had all the studio stuff and thought the live set without Damon Edge would be lame - I was Dead Wrong. The players assembled for the live shows faithfully recreate Chrome's sound from the mid-90's and add some outstanding embellishment on many of the songs. I've played the live CD so loud and so many times the neighbors have finally stopped coming by to see what's exploding over here. If you are any type of Chrome fan, buy this for the live side - it will jam your fossil.

Crazy studio junk and a smokin live set from venus
This is my first exposure to Chrome, but I'd say its a great way to get to know them. A double Cd for pretty cheap....Read more

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The eight legs of the Devil will not let my people go.
In 1991, on the month of October, Diamanda Galas ascended the stage of New York City's Cathedral of St. John the Divine. There, she performed and recorded what may be the most memorable sound ritual ever to be heard by audiences. Both harrowing and angelic, "The Plague Mass" is a vocal exorcism birthed by a modern banshee. In most of the tracks, her operatic screams echo off the walls of the church, piercing the brain like flying shards of stained glass. Other moments allow her to disturb listeners with her hoarse, beastly hisses. However, Galas's intention was not merely to shock the religious. Instead, she turned the Holy Bible inside out in order to address the rampant suffering caused by AIDS. At a time when this disease was ruled as a divine punishment for gays and lesbians, Galas chose to spit gospel curses to every Christian responsible for persecuting and ostracizing HIV-infected patients. With candles flickering in the darkness, she speaks in manic tongues, vomiting forth a gospel hurricane that showed compassion to AIDS victims and unforgiveness to the viciously pious.
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"Galas, who has been known for both her own work and as a singer of extremely demanding modern scores, has created this heart-wrenching cry about the physical suffering caused by the AIDS plague being compounded by the shameful arrogance of self-appointed moralists. Maintaining an incredible intensity and depth for over an hour's solo vocal (recorded live at The Cathedral of St. John The Divine, NYC, with suitably minimal band and electronics backup), Galas proceeds through Mahalia Jackson-influenced spiritual singing, saxophone-like wails, to dramatic dialogues in many dialects and languages ("there are no more tickets to the funeral") to engrossing Portugese "fado" singing to taking on the attributes of Satan (in "Sono L'Antichristo," I Am The Anti-Christ) in order to challenge the concept of a vengeful, instead of compassionate deity (and society), much as Nina Simone did in her controversial song "God is a Killer" in the 60's... the Mass ends with the heart-felt lyrics "I go to sleep each evening now dreaming of the grave and see the friends I used to know calling out my name. O Lord Jesus, do you think I've served my time?"" ... Read more

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Often derided as "shoe-gazer" aesthetes, Stereolab’s dirty little secret is that they’re a lively, inventive, and surprisingly aggressive live band, and have been since their 1991 inception. These 32 tracks were recorded live in the studio for BBC radio hosts John Peel and Mark Radcliffe. The early songs have a garage-rock vibe; listeners are witness to the "groop" working through their influences, which they’ve never really tried to hide. "Anemie," for instance, is a Farfisa-fired homage to the Faust tune "Rainy Day." As the '90s progressed, the band's recording became more genteel and intricately arranged songs. But what some songs may lose in subtlety they make up for in force. Of particular note is 1996’s 10-minute "Metronomic Underground," a jagged space-age/Afro-rock workout. Fans shouldn't hesitate to pick up Read more

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This is, in my opinion, the DEFINITIVE Stereolab output!!!
It has taken me a long time to get round to really connecting with this double CD workproduct from the famed Franco-British synthetic pop-music agitprop alternorock band.Ever since catching them live about ten years ago, I've considered them one of my favorite bands.I mean the live sound was so good that although I had long outgrown my penchant for ingesting mind altering substances, I caught myself longing for something really good to better enjoy the sound with AND even though I left that concert thinking it was one of the dem finest concert experiences I'd ever had--and I've attended dozens and dozens, of 'em--I still to this day wish I'd been there on a different plane of consciousness.It was just an indescribably good time.Having said that, I subsequently acquired three or four of their efforts, King Tomato Ketchup, Dot and Loops, Space Age Bachelor Music and perhaps another but they all got a couple of plays and then gathered dust.I got this double CD more from wishful thinking than from any expectations of taking aural pleasure from it.My first couple of play throughs more or less confirmed my worst expectations: just another another semi-repetitious Stereolab album with a few good bits, I thought.Then, about a year later for no reason or any reason at all I gave it another chance, by chance and you know what?It came alive for me.I have to say that this comp. of synthetic mongopopular radio frequency stage happiness is really quite good, and complete and definitely worth a purchase.If you've never heard Stereolab listen to the sample tracks above, I'm sure that they will give one a good idea of what they sound like.The music is kind of dreamy kind of funky kind of hokey kind of thoughtful kind of happy and often kind of demmed good.It is refreshing to find a band that one likes which does not sound like a whole bunch of other bands.In fact, if I were to make a comparison of Stereolab to another band I would have to compare it to a band that I haven't heard yet.This album is definitely a long term keeper.

Great Studio SoundingLive Cd
If you're a Stereolab fan then this is an outstanding double disc of "live" John Peel session cuts featuring for the most part cuts from Switched On, Peng, Emperor Tomato Ketchup and Mars Audio Quintet. Probably the most interesting aspect of the cd is that it sounds more like an alternative studion cuts compilation than it does a live cd and in fact unless you know beforehand that the cuts are indeed live you'd really have no idea. Definitely worth picking up even if you own most of the original releases.

Buenisimo
Acabo de recibir este trabajo que esta estupendamente maravilloso, Letitia alcanza un nivel maximo con su banda y logra emitir esa energia pura que tiene!Read more

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You'd have to look long and hard to find a more unclassifiable artist than Diamanda Galas. Her mesmerizing voice sounds something like Tina Turner, something like Janis Joplin, and something like Jessye Norman. It's hard to pay attention to what she's actually singing at first; Galas's voice is that compelling, from the deep, heavy notes of "Iron Lady" to the high, shivering pitches of "The Thrill Is Gone." She takes everything from French writer Baudelaire's "Read more

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STILLLISTENING TO DIAMANDA
I wrote a review awhile back in 2001 and my view of this cd hasn't changed. I still very much enjoy this cd. Since then, I have bought her two other subsequent releases: "La Serpenta Canta", and oh I forgot the title of the other cd. Oh well, check this cd out; I'm sure Diamanda would appreciate it.
Scary...
...I first heard of Diamanda Galas more than 15 years ago, and before her music I knew about her outspoken nature.I read in a magazine about how she wanted to f--- a man because she wanted one to know what it was like to be raped.Okay...a few years later at a conference about AIDS she proclaimed one of the big problems about the disease was she couldn't get laid easily anymore (though someone else on the panel said he'd be glad to oblige her).
crystalline horror
When you've listened to Galas before, and felt chills down your spine from the cries on Vena Cava or Litanies of Satan, this will probably surprise you. Unmistakenly Galas, with her voice somewhat richer, deepened in musical texture, the songs nevertheless are sometimes actually beautiful to listen to, instead of little musical displays of horror. Both the recording and the music are, in want of a better word, clear. Dark sides are, of course, crucial to this clearness. ... Read more

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Pere Ubu - 'Apocalypse Now' (Thirsty Ear)
Since I've heard a few people here and there rant and rave about Pere Ubu,I thought maybe it'd be good to check the band out for myself.'Apocalypse Now' is a fourteen track disc that was recorded live at a small club,Shuba's in Chicago in front of a VERY enthusiastic crowd that took place on December 7,1991.Tunes that I dug the most were the somewhat humorous "Spontaneous Simultude",the well written "Wine Dark Sparks","Worlds In Collision" and "Non Alignment Pact".What makes Pere Ubu so specail?David Thomas's fine vocals,the stellar acoustic guitar playing and their use of a slightly out-of-tune piano.One thing for sure,'Apocalypse Now' SURE has that feel-like-you're-there vibe to it.See for yourself.

Never underestimate Pere Ubu !
This is a marvelous piece of work.It is my experience that 99.9% of all live albums are miserable, so this recording is all the more remarkable.David Thomas shines in this performance.While the cover of Iggy Pop's"I Wanna be your Dog" is a pleasant surprise, the pieces deresistance are the "Modern Dance" selections.This is a must buyfor all Pere Ubu fans.After listening, truly you will wish you werethere...

Nice live set from the pop years
Taken from what I think they called "The Kindness of Strangers" tour in 1991 (it was backed by an anonymous donor), this is a live set of 14 songs; many of them are from the very pop-oriented Worlds In Collision. The sound is adequate; the David Thomas banter shines as usual.I wouldhave liked a few more noisy Pere Ubu tracks, but this is a great reminderthat you should never miss a live Ubu show if given the rare opportunity. (PS - I saw the tour's Washington, DC show; Pere Ubu opened up for the terse Pixies and easily stole the show.) ... Read more

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A great live recording--recommended for Melvins fans
If you can find it at a reasonable price, this is a high-quality recording of the Melvins in Germany, 1/23/91: just months before their album Bullhead was released.You get one song from Bullhead ("Anaconda"), four from Ozma ("At a Crawl," "Kool Legged," "Let God Be Your Gardener," "Revulsion"), two from Gluey Porch Treatments ("Heater Moves and Eyes," "Eye Flys"), and a 44-second noodling from Buzzo and pals ("Tanked").The LP/CD was part of the Your Choice Live series which donated part of the proceeds of each release to an organization fighting the fur trade.
Hogan's Heroes
This excellent live album from Germany showcases very fine renditions of some of their bestm early material.This is my favorite collection of Melvins 80s output. ... Read more

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Must have for Gusgus fans
This is a wonderful collection of tunes spun by Gusgus at a small club in Iceland.Every track is very lush, funky and very gusgus-esque (only one real gusgus song on here).Def a must have for every gusgus fan out there, only complaint I have about this cd is that the recording quality is not all that great, yeah its kinda cool that you can hear all the folks in the bar but it does have a bootleg quality which detracts from the great tunes that are on here.But, don't let that hold you back from getting this cd, its def worth having!Oh, and by the way, be kind to animals, don't eat them!Peace! ... Read more

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Legendary Pink Dots - 'Live At The Metro' (SPV Poland)
'Live At...' was recorded at The Metro in Chicago on November 11,1998,just days after I saw them play in Lawrence,KS.I remember their publicist telling me that fans were more than welcome to audio/video tape any Dots gig they attend,we just need to agree not to sell copies for profit.Trading was permitted.Talk about trusting your fans.Anyway,'Live At The Metro' is a superb recording of a little over half of the show that was THAT tour's setlist.Very nice.Vocalist Edward Ka-Spel and crew was in top form this night,as always.From the older tracks,like "Gang Green","Grain Kings" and "Saucers Over Chicago"(actually,just "Saucers"-possibly the CD's best cut)to the more recent cuts like "Spike","Fates Faithful Punchline" and "Pain Bubbles" pull together to make this title a must-have for ALL Legendary Pink Dots fans.From the sound quality,this CD just might've been professionally recorded by a fan and then just handed over to the band,for release purposes.Just a great audio document of a long-running neo-psychedelic cult band.Recommended.

The power of a live show in your livingroom!
If you have never seen a Dot's concert, you should A)Put your entire life on hold and sink every resource you have into getting yourself to their next concert, or B)[if your lifestyle doesn't permit that] buy this CD towet your appetite and wait for them to come to a town near you. The dotshave a really different live sound, noteably a driving drum beat thatboosts the energy level. It is very listenable, and a welcome addition tothe more introspective Dots' studio recordings.The monolauge intro to"saucers over Chicago" is an amusing alien's-eye view of ourhuman race, again proving Edward Ka Spel's knack for insight. Edward blewme away at Gibson's in Tempe Az on their Hallway of the God's tour whenthey played the Andromeda Suite. The studio version is good, but is 25minuites of melancholy ambience [subtle and irreplaceable in its ownright]. The overwhelming thrill of the live performance of Andromedaconcludes this disc, as anything else would be anticlimatic. ... Read more

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A collection of rare stuff. For fans and collectors.
This 22-track album is a collection of of previously released 7 inches, B-sides, contributions to compilations and live recordings made between 1991 and 1993, which are no longer available anywhere else. The quality ofthe songs varies greatly, with some excellent moments ("FlameproofSuit", "World Tour") alternating with some pretty mediocreones. I guess this is an album for fans and collectors. Other people mightbe a bit disappointed. ... Read more

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Cabaret Voltaire unplugged
This collection of recordings are a snapshot of Cabaret Voltaire during the slightly more accessible period of the mid eighties (84-86). Having signed a recording contract with Some Bizzare/Virgin Records, after themore experimental years with Rough Trade, saw the material become morevocal based and dance oriented. The recordings are unique in so much asthey were made in the BBCs studios with in-house producers and engineers,rather than the usual self-produced material out of Western Works studios.Almost Cabaret Voltaire unplugged, with a minimum of overdubs or studiotrickery. Augmented byMark Tattersal on drums and percussion. Those whoenjoyed the digital funk of "Microphonies" and the dubelectronics of "Code" will not be disappointed.Read more

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Best Live Album Ever
While I'm not a big fan of "live" albums, this album is great, and by far the best live album I own. The sound system in my Caddy feels like it was made for the spacy live feel, and anyone who's ridden with me while this CD is playing begs to know who it is and where they can buy a copy.Idaho is a quiet band, but if you gotta have your music loud, this is the way to do it.Never more emotive are Jeff Martin's vocals than on the live rendition of "Here to Go," which is so beautifully realizedhere that it's chilling!Maybe you just gotta have the right sound system to truly appreciate this album?Peace out, home slices :)

to eponymous boy
Hey, eponymous boy.Whats wrong!I have never heard this album, but certainly it can't be that bad.I don't know, i'm gonna have to give it a listen.And, if i don't get back to you.Assume that i am dead in a ditch somewhere.Maybe it is wrong to laugh at eponymous boy, after all.He may have just been having a bad day, perhaps he was hit by a car and just happenstance found his way to a computer.But, to villify one of the most amazing, utterly brilliant bands i have ever heard in me bloody life, especially with an unforgivably triteful been-there-done-that attitude. tis a crime that cannot be overlooked. eponymous indeed
the title of this completely superfluous CD is--yeah, yeah,
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Um yeah
This a very difficult album to take ( then again what Diamanda album isn't difficult ). Her 4 octave voice is so convincing on it's own that you would be hard pressed but just submitting yourself as a slave to her. Her voice is that really that powerful. The only thing though is that about this album is that it is a vocal acrobatic work out for her. There's nothing else but her voice and when it hits the right notes.....what's left for you is to shrivel up in the corner of your bedroom and pray that her voice doesn't eat you up alive. Do be careful...
Make no mistake, this is a totally mindblowing record.More proof that Ms. Galas is an incredibly gifted vocalist, and more proof that she has a knack for capturing the psyche's state in horrible situations... but let me warn you now, while it says "Play At Maximum Volume" on the liner TURN YOUR STEREO DOWN DURING TRACK 8 !!!!It blew out my speakers, and it will do it to yours.I looked at the levels on various equipment and Track 8 (Hepar) slams them to the maximum and keeps them there.BE WARNED.

Ambient Diamanda
This is an exceptionally good album to play as background noise--and I mean that literally; elevator music for the insane asylum.Read more

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Buzzcocks forever
Two great shows from the best pop-punk band in the world. Here you can find two cds: The first one called "Small songs with big hearts" recorded at London Rainbow 1979 during the Another kind of tension album tour; and "Beating hearts", recorded live at Manchester Apollo 1978 during the Love Bites album tour. 36 songs of pure Buzzcocks energy and melody with superb sound quality. Forget about today�s trendy and lame pop-punk and go for the real thing. Get this double cd, you won�t be disappointed. Some of the songs are repeated on both cd�s but, how can you get tired of listening to gems like "What do I get?" or "Ever fallen in love". Check out their more recent albums, they�re great also. ... Read more

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Red Elvises
I really loved the Red Elvises, There vocals remind me of the awesome belting vocals of Rose Christair! the gothic metal vocalist from seattle that makes you want to cream your genes when you see Rose perform live! the Red Elvises Rock!
great live record, but doesn't compare to real shows
This is a great disc to pick up if you want the Red Elvises experience.This is a representative selection of their concert song list.But trying to put them on a live record is difficult since they have so much personality and the shows are a lot of fun.Read more

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Mekons are shambolic, glorious, messy, and inspirational. They've broken up and reformed about half a dozen times over their 20-year career, shedding and adding members at will. In the process, the collective (led by ace cartoonist and all-round beer drinker Jon Langford, haunting vocalist Sally Timms, and wiry good-looker Tom Greenhalgh) have created several genius post-punk, country-influenced, frantic, melancholy, and political records (look for Read more

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an embarrassment of riches
I have been to heaven and back serves two excellent functions.
The Fall and Rise of Mekons
The Mekons staggered their way out of the Manchester UK punk scene some years ago. The best simple descriptive terms for their music is, "cynical, revolutionary folk-punk". Imagine a crazed scenario where The Clash meets Fairport Convention....revolutionary sentiments, drunken reggae beats and bits of quirky folk music coalescing into a new and grand coalition. This band is intelligent and darkly funny, mixing bits of Marxist rhetoric, gay politics, ruminations on the British Empire and stabs at historical figures ranging from Churchill to Nixon to Freud with evident glee."I've Been to Heaven and Back" is essentially a collection of out-takes. Many of these are culled from "The Mekon's Rock and Roll" sessions, a hard to find album that qualifies as the Mekon's desert island CD, or, "Exile on Main Street" in terms of tattered glory. "Heaven and Back" is notable for the cover version of Rod Stewart's, "You wear it well".The Mekons seem to be a thriving, underground cottage industry these days. Various members are active in the American alt-folk scene. "To Heaven and Back Again" is a fine introduction to one of Britain's great unknown bands. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Pop    3. Post-Punk    4. Rock    5. Rock/Pop