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Chilliwack Passes Trial By Fire!

CS Man | Airdrie, Alberta | 02/14/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"20 years since their last studio album, Chilliwack is back with a live album which captures the essence of the old standards while infusing them with a raw energy missing from many other bands' "reunion" albums. Most of the big hits are there: Fly at Night, Lonesome Mary, I Believe, Crazy Talk, Communication Breakdown, Watcha Gonna Do, Arms of Mary, Baby Blue, California Girl, Rain-O and My Girl, all of which appear on the Greatest Hits CD. Also included are lesser known hits and album tracks such as Trial By Fire, Groundhog, Something I Like About That and 17th Summer. Recorded over a 3 year period at various venues, the sound is consistent throughout and the production is top-notch. The absence of keyboards does not detract from the songs, with Bill Henderson covering keyboard solos with an amazing array of guitar sounds. Packaging, liner notes and extras are fabulous. And although he's well into middle age, Henderson's voice is still remarkable. Vocal assists go to Henderson's daughters Camille and Saffron. A worthy addition to your collection, especially for the numbers which do not appear on CD elsewhere. At 78 minutes, it's full value. Cheap at twice the price!"