It's...ummm...it's ok.
John in TN | 10/08/2010
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I was super excited about getting this. However, I was kind of disappointed upon getting this.
On the cd, Phil is hard to listen to. Sure, with this kind of music, you're bound to have a few rough notes. But it's bad, IMO. He's not on point with the vocals. He is way off key at times, and other times he's close enough (like some of the stuff from NOLA, where the rough/growl is ok). Jail is especially bad, it's hard to listen to. Perhaps this was during Phil's drug/alcohol abuse period; it certainly sounds like it. He sounded much better on the the studio albums. The music is good, but at times, the guitars are toney-thin. Otherwise, the music is ok.
On the DVD, the sound is a little better, even some of Phil's vocals. However, you get three different video clips during one song. I had hoped that it would be the song at one specific show. Turns out it's not. Still cool to see. I haven't seen the shenanigans part yet.
Don't get me wrong, I love that they FINALLY released it. I love their music, and I'd go to see them when they came to town (or close enough). But is this their best effort? Did they not have better shows to put forth? I wish they had waited and added some Down III stuff, or did some post Phil rehab shows where he actually puts more effort in to singing the vocals.
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Horrible mix, Phil sounds terrible
Nicholas DiMucci | New York | 10/07/2010
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I really wish I could write a better review but I can't. The live CD is horribly mixed and Phil just sounds terrible. There's not much else to say about it. Hardcore Down fans will enjoy it though."
