I tried.
blum | norcal | 04/17/2007
(2 out of 5 stars)
"because of my love for FSF, i tried to like jon bunch. i really did. i even got the hide nothing cd and tried to like that too. but this cd showcases how crappy his voice is live. please stay in the studio where it is decent at best. also, it disappoints me that all the live songs are done by bunch, as he does absolutely no justice to the songs written by carraba and gleason.
but although this singer doesn't compare to the previous 2, i give this cd a 2 not a 1 for what seems like an energetic live performance, judging by the crowd reaction on the live tracks. the band can still rock out, and they still hold their weight as excellent and creative musicians.
don't buy this cd unless you absolutely love the band. if you really want to get a good feel for this band, stick to the pre-jon bunch era. i definitely recommend how to start a fire. that cd will blow your mind."
For True Fans
G. Wilde | 04/27/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Like alot of bands, the live stuff just doesn't do justice to the great musical genius that comes out of the studio. Such is the case with this release, coupled with the fact that the recording quality is relatively poor. The DVD has some interesting pieces, as well. All in all, this is a great capstone piece for a great band, but unless you're a true diehard that has a desire to support the band one last time, I'd stick to the studio stuff."
Forget the naysayers
Brian Middleton Jr. | altoona, PA | 05/01/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"a solid live cd from a great band. jon bunch is an excellent front man, handling the vocals with finesse. he misses the high notes in some of the older singer's songs, but still does them justice. (considering that the jason and chris didn't hit them all live this is a small gripe) the band is in excellent form, nailing the music perfectly. a great cd if you have the bands other material in stock, and want that last peace of closure on an awesome band. probably not the best intro to the band, but certainly a great closing chapter."
Track Listings (22) - Disc #1