I think the Captain had mentioned this topic at some point, but i had forgotten it only to have it reappear as i was grasping for new topics. I think i initially dismissed it since i thought i wouldn't have enough to list but since i just scrawled down 10 options, it's on!
- The Last Waltz - The Band. This is not only my favourite live album but one of my favourite albums of all time. I love The Band, and add in the fact that it was their last show with Robbie, plus an unending parade of fantastic guest artists made this a night, an album and a movie for the ages. The version of Helpless, with Neil, The Band and Joni Mitchell on backing vocal, is one of my favourite versions of any song, ever!
- Just Like A Vacation - Blue Rodeo. Blue Rodeo are one of those bands that are even better live than on record. This double live record captures them in 2000 at their finest. Add in a few guest musicians, plus a mix of hits and jammers and this should be on anyone's country-rock-pop top 5. This album saw me through some hard times while i was living over in Budapest. It's a keeper!
- Live - AC/DC. This album exists in both single and double cd versions. I have the single, as well as the full concert dvd and it fucking rocks hard! A great starter to any weekend. Ask anyone from my Palace days!
- Waiting for Columbus - Little Feat. My only Little Feat album, it contains a bunch of classics, some fab drumming, killer grooves and great jams. This one defines the mid-90s for me back in my jam band days!
- Live - Bob Marley. I'm sure this is second-to-own on the popular Marley list, right after Legend, but it still holds up to this day. Again there is a bonus release and the original release, which i own, and it contains some great live Bob hits, sing alongs and jams. The sound is great, the drums are sweet and the message is clear. My only complaint - more please!
Petty Live @ Fillmore good choice Rosa?!? Glad 2 see love 4 led :)
Posted by: Batman on July 13, 2005 01:40 AMMan...I've had a long day and I hate the fucking Eagles...
Posted by: Capt. on July 12, 2005 04:34 AMhmmm i'm disappointed Live at the Greek was not up there, i'm sure it just skipped your mind scotty, or Zepplin live at the BBC (i wet myself). throw in Chains and Neil unplugged and i'm set! my last great one to pick (other than the waltz) would be the Petty, but i do believe that's only on dvd, but i'll include it anyway!!
so that makes a top 6, big deal!
scotty - Top 5 live music dvd's????
Posted by: the Rosa on July 12, 2005 02:45 AMAlright time for my list
Oh, and yes a lot to say Ass Captain, but I'll wait till I'm wasted to opine on your snoozer of a list
5. Ozzy Osbourne- Randy Rhoads tribute
4. Dave and Tim- gotta go with the masses on this one, great album!
3. Nirvana- Unplugged - Never really got into these dudes till I heard this
2. U2- Rattle & Hum- At least ass captain has one great record on his list
and the number one live album is........
OASIS- FAMILIAR TO MILLIONS
anyone familiar with the late lite palace jams will recall me sneaking on Cigarettes and Alcohol while unsuspecting peeps sipped their pints.
Posted by: metal vagina on July 9, 2005 01:35 PMAmy, Nice choices. But, everyone is a critic....
....Live 75-85 ....
I hesitate to call this a live album. I own most of the complete shows that this colection of live songs were taken from and whatever the record company did to them to get them on this "live" Album was a disaster. Most of the songs are cut and edited to death. If you are a Springsteen fan take it form the biggest one and get a copy of Winterland '78 or any other quality bootleg and listen to a complete show from that era .... outstanding!
That a girl Amy!!Glad to see someone has good taste in music still(led\fleetwood\frampton) :)
Posted by: batman on July 9, 2005 04:04 AMFinally a Top 5 Tuesday where I have a list.. sorry, hair bands aren't my thing.
That said, I can't believe no one has mentioned the greatest live album ever!
1. Bruce Springsteen Live '75 - '85. Come on people!
2. Zep - How the West Was Won
3. Who - Live at Leeds
4. Bob Seger - Nine Tonight
5. Fleetwood Mac Live (from the 1980 tour, not The Dance)
and honorable mentions must be given to the Eagles Live, and (hello!) Cheap Trick at Budakan as well as Frampton Comes Alive.
Could I be more of a 70's freak?
Posted by: amy on July 8, 2005 03:48 PMI'm stuck on Jason Mraz Tonight Not Again Live at the Eagles Ballroom right now, so i'll throw that in, but no way is it a top pick.
thanks for the call scotty, i had other plans, but was after season two of the sex.
Jump on the band wagon ScAtty!! :) Too bad there isnt an Almost Famous LIVE on site!!(robyn i will get on it)
You missed out on a good performace @ Brass last nite...the captain played nothing but goodies(Tangerine being the most important!) Should of made an appearance!
Sorry I didnt make it out 2nite like I promised...friends stopped in!Next week!
P\S The Plant interveiw is killer :)
(would u expect nothing other!!)
1. Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds - Luther College
2 Alice In Chains - Unplugged
3. Bruce Springsteen - Live In NYC
4. Pearl Jam - Benroyal
5. Sting - All this time
This is my list of offical releases... and does not include any of the 300+ live bootlegs that are currently contributing to my biggest obsession.........
http://www.dimeadozen.org/index.php
i didn't know this was a 'name every live album i own' list!! ;)
Posted by: scotty on July 6, 2005 10:20 AMI forgot Fleetwood Mac LIVE and Rod Stwart-Unplugged...and seated :)
Posted by: Batman on July 6, 2005 09:17 AMKISS "Alive" - 'nuff said!
Big Love.
As I was reading Justins comment I was pleased to see recognition for old Willie but then "for my last pick I'll go with.."are you fucking kidding me?!?What happened to the good taste in music you guyz once shared w\me??
#1-Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes Live @ The Greek(thanks vagina!)-Jimmy AND Chris Robinson..what more could a gurl ask for :)
#2-Zeppelin-How the west was won LIVE-again Jimmy!
#3-Bob Dylan & The Band-Before the Flood 1974-good package
#4-John Fogerty-Premonition-My what great lyrics you have Mr.Fogerty
#5-Weld LIVE-Neil Young & Crazy Horse-Good ol Neil
#6-Eagles LIVE-One band that Im surprised The Fairmonts dont play
#7- Clapton UNPLUGGED-Lay down Sally!!!
#8-Frampton Comes Alive-Peter Frampton-didnt he make it onto Almost Famous Robyn?
#9-AC\DC LIVE-Of course-Angus is insane on the guui-tar..who could forget SARS and the flash :)
#10-Nirvana UNPLUGGED-Ha!Ha!My 2nd cd bought when younger(first being Steve Miller Band)
And there you go-my Top 10 yes 10 :)
First off...I'll agree on your #1 pick--The Last Waltz is a fucking masterpiece. However, the next 4 on your list..."but not on mine--how about the Beatles...how about fucking, fucking Beethoven..." First off: Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson Storytellers--the conversation is enough to satisfy, but the music is stellar. Next, The Quintet Live at Massey Hall 1953--pure genius (Rosa). Dizzy Gillespe, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach. Need I say more? Al Green Live Tokyo 1978. Sweet sultry vibe from the man who made monogamy sexy. Ben Harper Live From Mars--this is a good one for rocking and then relaxing as it takes you from electric to acoustic over two discs of sweetness. For my last pick, I'll go with Jimmy Page & the Black Crowes Live at the Greek--speaks for itself. Honourable mention--Gomez-Out West, U2-Rattle & Hum, Neil Young-Unplugged, DMB-the last nine albums?!?, The Hip-Live Between Us, NIN-Coming Down Fast. (Anything to say, Vagina?)
Posted by: Capt. on July 6, 2005 04:06 AM