citrus
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Post by citrus on Mar 28, 2014 2:23:09 GMT -5
Is that the same Pitchfork who gave the greatest live album of all time (A Positive Rage - who needs Live in Leeds?!) 6.0? Fuck them. And Mojo (who I subscribe to incidentally). 2 stars? Seriously?! Live At Budokan. End of discussion. uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...anyone? |
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Post by Sunny D on Mar 28, 2014 2:40:24 GMT -5
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Post by tbob on Mar 28, 2014 5:55:48 GMT -5
I'm feeling a distinct lack of love for A Positive Rage on here but I still stick by it as a nice distillation of The Hold Steady live experience. Is there a particular bootleg you guys would recommend?
If I get another nomination for best live album I'd like to give a shout out for John Lennon Live Peace in Toronto 1969. Sure Lennon and Clapton seem particularly strung out but by the time Yoko crawls out of her bag for the startling rendition of Don't Worry Kyoko (Mummy's Only Looking For Her Hand in the Snow) it's a done deal for me.
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citrus
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Post by citrus on Mar 28, 2014 6:42:19 GMT -5
The best live document I personally own of THS is the ybor city dvd.
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Post by Cory on Mar 28, 2014 6:53:20 GMT -5
 Might not be "the Greatest", but is definitely a top contender. It's got a little bit of everything that defines Springsteen's live shows. |
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Post by dabook on Mar 28, 2014 7:23:45 GMT -5
Europe 72 by The Dead or Fillmore East by The Allmans or Rock &Roll Animal by Lou.
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Post by wealdstone on Mar 28, 2014 7:36:12 GMT -5
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Post by doctoracula on Mar 28, 2014 7:37:56 GMT -5
Live 84 or Evilive or The Shit Hits the Fans
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Post by doctoracula on Mar 28, 2014 7:49:49 GMT -5
Also Pigpile and Europe 72 and Across A Wire
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Post by parock on Mar 28, 2014 8:03:50 GMT -5
Thin Lizzy - Live and Dangerous
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citrus
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Post by citrus on Mar 28, 2014 8:07:04 GMT -5
First I was like  Then I was like  Then I was like maybe there's a middle ground  anyone one of those sits fine with me |
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Post by doctoracula on Mar 28, 2014 8:54:56 GMT -5
It's Alive is another great one.
Also, The Bootleg Series vol.s 4 & 6
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Post by dubill on Mar 28, 2014 9:21:28 GMT -5
Probably not the greatest(s) of all time, but the live ones I think I listen to the most are:
Kicking Television by Wilco
The Last Waltz by The Band
Hammersmith Oden, London '75 by Springsteen
David Live (1974) by Bowie
Martin & Me by J. Mascis
The Roots Come Alive by The Roots
Live in Chicago by Ween
Europe '72 by The Grateful Dead
Live 1966: The “Royal Albert Hall” Concert by Bob Dylan
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2014 9:34:00 GMT -5
I'll take the Bruce and E Street Live at Winterland 12/15/78 bootleg over most live albums any day.
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Post by delboydrums on Mar 28, 2014 9:38:51 GMT -5
Springsteen - Live 75-85
Nirvana - Unplugged
Thin Lizzy - Live and Dangerous (though may not be as live as it seems!)
The Band - The Last Waltz
Pink Floyd - Pulse / Delicate Sound of Thunder
Led Zeppelin - Song Remains the Same (though more for the historical context of a Zep gig than the quality)
Simon & Garfunkel - Concert in Central Park
AC/DC - If you want blood you've got it
Dire Straits - Alchemy
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Post by dabook on Mar 28, 2014 9:45:51 GMT -5
I'll take the Bruce and E Street Live at Winterland 12/15/78 bootleg over most live albums any day. My son just bought a pristine copy of Live at the Roxy from 78 for 10 bucks. Its the legendary "Bootleggers, roll your tapes" show. |
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Post by gettinincredible on Mar 28, 2014 11:43:33 GMT -5
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Post by cre618 on Mar 28, 2014 16:05:36 GMT -5
I'll take the Bruce and E Street Live at Winterland 12/15/78 bootleg over most live albums any day. Great choice. I always go back to the 1978 Capitol Theater show (Piece De Resistance), but this one might be the stronger overall show. Throw my hat in the ring for The Last Waltz. Ummm, obviously, I guess. |
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Post by stephano on Mar 28, 2014 17:21:55 GMT -5
Thin Lizzy - Live And Dangerous
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Johnny Cash - Live from San Quentin
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Ramones - it's Alive
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Iron Maiden - Live After Death
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James Brown - Live At The Apollo
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Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense
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AC/DC - If You Want Blood (You Got It)
Or I guess what I am trying to say is there is an almost endless list of better live albums than A Positive Rage.
For me the gold on that relate is the five track EP of
Ask Her For Some Aderrall
Cheyenne Sunrise
Two Handed Handshake
Spectres
40 Bucks
The live stuff isn't the best live recording the band have put out.
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stephano
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Post by stephano on Mar 28, 2014 17:24:08 GMT -5
Damned spell check. I meant release. Aunts.
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Post by tbob on Mar 29, 2014 9:29:28 GMT -5
Damn! I forgot about Live After Death by Iron Maiden. That was the first album I ever bought with my own money. How could I have been so foolish? Time to dig it out...
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Post by stringer on Mar 29, 2014 14:35:59 GMT -5
Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense This is my personal favourite. Once In A Lifetime is absolutely perfect. |
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Post by tbob on Mar 29, 2014 20:12:29 GMT -5
Ok people I've had enough of your suggestions now. Live at Budokan? Fine. I guess you mean Cheap Trick but as you didn't specify I'll pretend you meant Dream Theater instead.
A Positive Rage is an album I took away with me after moving away. My leaving do was a double header of Manic Street Preachers and The Cribs in the O2 arena preceded by THS and Bombay Bicycle Club in Camden Koko. It was awesome!
During Your Little Hoodrat Friend my glasses flew off my face and I smiled. It was that kind of night. Bonhomie and buddies.
If you prefer Bob Marley's live album good for you. I don't. Bob Marley reminds me of singing Three Little Birds in Wembley Stadium watching my team lose on penalties to Liverpool and trust me, every little ting was not al-fuckin'-right!
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Post by tbob on Mar 29, 2014 20:19:30 GMT -5
I'd also like to point out I'm aware Three Little Birds isn't on Live! Just in case like.
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Post by doctoracula on Mar 29, 2014 20:57:14 GMT -5
i can't believe i forgot the actual greatest one ever: LIVE RUST
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