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The Gorge
Dave Matthews Band
The Gorge
Genres: Pop, Rock
 
  •  Track Listings (8) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (6) - Disc #2

Think what you will of the Dave Matthews Band but they certainly know how to keep their fans satisfied. Just eight months after the release of the lavish Central Park Concert package comes another generous helping of live ...  more »

     
   
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All Artists: Dave Matthews Band
Title: The Gorge
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 2
Label: RCA
Release Date: 6/29/2004
Album Type: Enhanced, Live, CD+DVD
Genres: Pop, Rock
Styles: Adult Alternative, Jam Bands, Rock Jam Bands
Number of Discs: 3
SwapaCD Credits: 3
Other Editions: Matthews D-dave Matthews Band-gorge [dvd/amaray/2 Music Cds With 1 Dvd]
UPC: 828766163322

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Think what you will of the Dave Matthews Band but they certainly know how to keep their fans satisfied. Just eight months after the release of the lavish Central Park Concert package comes another generous helping of live material, this time in a limited edition three-disc set compiled at the band's 2002 concerts at Washington State's scenic Gorge, one of its favorite venues. With more than three-hours of music and video, recorded in 5.1 audio and shot with over 20 high-definition video cameras, even fans that missed the shows will feel the mosquitoes buzzing around their ears. And it's easy to see why Seattle resident Dave Matthews and his cohorts feel at home here--the natural backdrop provides the perfect setting for their gently inspiring music. "I feel like I'm making a racket in a place that should be quiet," the frontman says at one point in the documentary, which may suggest why this is a more reverential, detail-oriented performance than its Manhattan predecessor, particularly in songs like the acoustic "Gravedigger" and the leisurely 15-minute-plus version of "Lie In Our Graves." --Aidin Vaziri

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Finding New Ways to Package the DMB Live Experience
Paul Allaer | Cincinnati | 02/05/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Music: 3.5 Stars; DVD: 3 Stars; Economic Value: 4 Stars



I've lost count but I guess DMB now has 'officially' released about 5 or 6 live albums (not counting those available through its website), and it's getting harder to come up with fresh ideas but, hey, here's a good one: instead of bringing a single show, let's take songs from the three night stand at the Gorge, and even better, let's put some on CD and others on a DVD.



"The Gorge" (2 CDs, 14 tracks, 112 min.) actually has a lot of great music on it. Highlights for me include the opener Rampunzel, The Song that Jane Likes (from "Remember Two Things"), the somber and touching Gravedigger, the pleasant Everyday (check out the crowd's singalong at the very beginning), and the hard charging "Kit Kat Jam". Not nearly as good are the 2 monster tracks Two Steps (19 min.) and Lie in Our Graves (17 min.).



The DVD (120 min.) contains 9 more songs, with 3 mini-documentaries and the video for Grace is Gone. As to the concert clips, this coulda, shoulda been wonderful. Alas, the editor truly made a mess of it by changing non-stop, literally EVERY SECOND, the camera angle. After a while it becomes so annoying, I could hardly stand it anymore. Among the songs, Halloween and Ants Marching are standouts. The most revealing moment actually comes after the credits when the band retreats backstage after one of the shows and comments on that evening's performance.



Because the songs are diced and sliced, this may not be the best DMB live album, but I will say that you get great value for your money. Two hours of music and another two hours of DVD, and all for about $20, that's hard to beat!"
Good but there's better
Nathan Richardson | Philadelphia, PA | 07/22/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a good set to buy. The DVD is made up of songs selected as the best of the 3 nights by the warehouse, Dave's fan club. But if you're a true fan of Dave, I suggest going over to their official website, and buying the 6-Disc version or this. The 6 disc version is all 3 full concerts.

Being the fan that I am, I bought this for the DVD and gave the 2 discs to a friend. Then I bought the 6-Disc version so I can drive for hours upon end with Dave singing all the way."
Review of The Gorge
Matt Froehlich | NY, NY | 03/12/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Yes, it is quite hard to really sit down and watch this dvd, due to the constantly moving camera angles. It can be confusing, but the dvd is great to just put on as background music. Oh and By the way, the 17 minute version of Lie in our graves is incredible, and worth buying the whole thing just to listen to that one track. Overall a great buy"