22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Like an old friend comes home.,
July 3, 2000 J. Williams "JD" (San Bernardino, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Absolutely Live (Audio CD)
I've been into the ARA since "Too Stuffed To Jump" in the early "70s. I have every vinyl album and have been waiting for something, anything from them on CD. I hope this sells well to let the company know some of us can't wait. "Live" is a compilation of some of their good stuff, but they neglected to include "Dancing The Night Away", which I consider their signature song. Regardless, Russell Smith and the band are as good on this CD as when I saw them at the Palamino Club in West Hollywood in the early '80s. I hesitate to group them, but Country, Blues, Boogie, R&R all fit. Smith's guitar, voice, writing and singing are all true to form and brought a tear to my eye when "The End Is Not In Sight" began the to play. Although their catalog of records is a better choice, this is a very good example of ARA music. Highly recommend.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Great Live Aces,
July 5, 2000 jack (Ft Wayne, IN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Absolutely Live (Audio CD)
Nice mix of old and newer songs.And the sound quality is MUCH better than the horrible Concert Classics cd.If you want live Amazing Rhythm Aces on cd this is the one to buy.Very nice release.
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