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4 comments about Australia Tour EP 2002.

1. From the uninspired CD name, to having tracks 2 and 3 switched, to having the final track spelled differently than the original, to being a live CD without an audience, this is one oddball CD. The Pernice Bros were already unplugged enough, their sound did not need further mellowing. Even soft instruments like pianos and strings are ditched in favor of acoustic guitars, and the music suffers as a result. Get their excellent World Won't End and Yours... CD's instead.



2. This EP includes songs from the Pernice Brothers' Overcome By Happiness and The World Won't End CDs. For the most part these songs are similar to the original recordings except with less instrumentation. "All I Know" is sans piano and adds acoustic guitars which give it a more cheerful (or slightly less depressing at least) sound. A sort of bar room sing/mope along version.. I would buy it for that track only, plus "Dimmest Star" has some great electric guitar which stands out more on this version than on the original. This CD is a good introduction to the Pernice Brothers music if you are hesitant on buying their full length CDs or are unsure which to start with.



3. Joe Pernice writes some of the most gorgeous pop melodies of all time and his band continues to provide great support. This EP, featuring new recordings of songs from the first two Pernice Brothers albums ("Dimmest Star" and "All I Know" from 'Overcome by Happiness' and "Flaming Wreck", "Cronulla Breakdown", and "Bright Side" from 'The World Won't End') continues true to form. These songs were recorded in January of 2002 (in Brooklyn, NY) to celebrate/promote the Australia Tour of 2002 in support of the terrific 'World Won't End' cd. They're fairly stripped down, subdued versions performed by Joe with Thom Monahan, Peyton Pinkerton, and Ben Wheelock. Those familiar with the songs already will enjoy the presentation of the songs provided on this EP--particularly the version of "Flaming Wreck" and "Bright Side" which are, IMO, superior to the originals. A must purchase for Pernice Brothers' fans and a worthy purchase for any wise soul looking for great pop music. Nobody does it better in the 21st century. Highly Recommended.



4. i picked this up under the impression that it had all new songs, but it turned out to be mostly other versions of songs off the 'world won't end' album. nevertheless, this is essential listening for any pernice brothers fan, as it includes gorgeously restrained live-in-the-studio versions that add quite a new angle to the original album recordings. i don't have my other pernice bros cds handy here so i can't check for their tracklistings, but i'm pretty sure this also includes two new (and great) songs.

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5 comments about Mystery White Boy: Live '95-'96.

1. Jeff Buckley's brief career consisted only of one studio album and a live EP of solo performances before his drowning death. In the years that follows, a proliferation of material has surfaced, authored by the executor of Buckley's estate-- his mother Mary Guibert. While one questions the integrity of releasing studio material Buckley deemed not good enough for public consumption (although one questions his choice in that regard), the release of archived live material seems to bother me less. "Mystery White Boy", culled from the tour of the same name spanning 1995-1996, is one such example.
   
   Made up of tracks pulled from various shows to try and provide a strong experience, the record is a powerful slab of live performance, illustrating Buckley as an engaging and energetic performer. It is, in many ways, a fairly indulgent recording, with arrangements being extended out, vocal and guitar pyrotechnics and feedback-drenched interludes, mumbles, whispers, etc., but that really makes the energy of the show, increases its effectiveness in some ways. If there's a complaint to be levied against this, its that without being a single show, the in-song chatter and sort of organic flow of the performance is broken up. Guibert claims in the liner notes this was a better way to represent the music, but I can't be brought forth to agree.
   
   Still, there's a number of fine performances on here-- dark and moody "Dream Mother", delicate and explosive, more patient than the record, opens things up, an explosive, emotional and powerful "Mojo Pin" (with Buckley wailing freely on the line "black beauty") and a feedback-drenched, ranting "Eternal Life" are all superb. And with several tracks not on "Grace" (some b-sides, a new cover) and a great medley of "Hallelujah" and the Smiths' "I Know It's Over", there's enough worthwhile material on here for a fan to seek it out. This version adds three more tracks on a bonus disc-- all three are quite nice, including a stunningly passionate take on "Lover, You Should Have Come Over".
   
   More casual fans can probably skip this one-- the stuff released during Buckley's lifetime is so critically essential ("Grace" and "Live at Sin-E") that it could likely encourage further exploration, but start with "Grace".



2. Like many other people I was totally amazed by the passion,power and the incredible vocals of Jeff Buckley when I first heard the c.d. 'Grace'.It was and still is one of the best c.d.'s I've ever heard.I was totally devestated when I heard what happened to him and one of my biggest regrets was not having availed of the opportunity to see him live in Dublin many years ago.When I heard a proper live c.d. was coming out I was really excited at the prospect.I know these concerts were not recorded with any specific idea to make them into c.d.'s and I now think having heard them it was a mistake to do so.You can get a vague idea of how good a singer and guitarist Buckley was but the quality is ridiculously poor.The great songs like 'Last Goodbye' and 'Grace' have been totally diminished by the awful sound quality.The whole c.d. is redeemed slightly by the last track-'Hallelujah/I Know It's Over'medley.The 3 songs on the bonus c.d. are better than nearly all the other songs on the main c.d.,especially 'So Real' which sounds really powerful.If you are a real die hard Jeff Buckley fan and really want to get this I would certainly reccommend buying the extra c.d. I like many other fans feel selfishly sad that I never got to hear Jeff Buckley write and record songs the way he himself wanted-now I just hope that they stop re-issuing reject material and leave us to remember him from that amazing album 'Grace'!



3. Like many other people I was totally amazed by the passion,power and the incredible vocals of Jeff Buckley when I first heard the c.d. 'Grace'.It was and still is one of the best c.d.'s I've ever heard.I was totally devestated when I heard what happened to him and one of my biggest regrets was not having availed of the opportunity to see him live in Dublin many years ago.When I heard a proper live c.d. was coming out I was really excited at the prospect.I know these concerts were not recorded with any specific idea to make them into c.d.'s and I now think having heard them it was a mistake to do so.You can get a vague idea of how good a singer and guitarist Buckley was but the quality is ridiculously poor.The great songs like 'Last Goodbye' and 'Grace' have been totally diminished by the awful sound quality.The whole c.d. is redeemed slightly by the last track-'Hallelujah/I Know It's Over'medley.The 3 songs on the bonus c.d. are better than nearly all the other songs on the main c.d.,especially 'So Real' which sounds really powerful.If you are a real die hard Jeff Buckley fan and really want to get this I would certainly reccommend buying the extra c.d. I like many other fans feel selfishly sad that I never got to hear Jeff Buckley write and record songs the way he himself wanted-now I just hope that they stop re-issuing reject material and leave us to remember him from that amazing album 'Grace'!



4. Jeff Buckley's studio recordings all sounded very polished, with his soaring, passionate voice often haltered by big and highly layered production. On these live tracks his voice is naked and raw, often descending headlong into an anguish that the studio versions only hinted at. The musical interpretations of the songs are also less compact, often meandering into improvised explorations in a spirit of childlike adventure. This special edition is well worth acquiring, if only for the inspired renditions of "So Real" and "Lover, You Should Have Come Over".



5. Mystery White Boy Live captures a side of Jeff which those only familiar with his singles might not know. Far from the slick, polished, and sometimes overproduced sound of his studio tracks, these live recordings are raw and bristling with energy. The purity of Jeff's angelic voice gets tinged with a libidinous passion which, far from detracting from his near-perfect technique in the studio versions, serves to compliment the more familiar recordings. Live Yin to the Studio Yang, if you will. I could listen, happily, to all the recordings that were sifted through to compile this release, but until I get that chance, I will be content with this document of a truly overlooked superstar.

1 comments about BBC Radio 1 Live in Concert.

1. excellent , probably the best live performance available of the vibrators in the middle of the punk explosion in england. Incredible version of ''keep it clean'' with wild guitar feedback...great version of ''sex kick'' and ''he's a psycho''....definately the vibrators live album to own.

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2 comments about Live.

1. I FEEL THAT THE CD WAS A GREAT ALBUM TO REALLY LISTEN TO ALMOST EVERY DAY. NOBODY I BELIEVE CAN CRANK HARDER THAN THE HUCK-A-BUCKS.



2. The Huck-A-Bucks are one of the best go-go groups out. They are a group of truly talented young men and you can hear that in their music.

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1 comments about Live!!.

1. This is one of the greatest Rock n Roll band on this planet!! Guitar wolf,from Japan, they are always 100% serious for Rock n Roll,and this CD will let you know the energy of their Great live concert.Only thing they care about is to play rock n roll as loud as possible,and they are more rock n roll or punk than any other bands you can watch on MTV. If you like type of music like Jon Spencer Blues Explosion!, you might enjoy it.it is worth to buy this Live album,and it is their best!!

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