Liquid White Light finds Poi Dog incarnating what should be pop music anthems into a living mix of delicate beats. This double-CD live set, recorded during a sold-out five-night run at Chicago's historic Vic Theater, shows... more » the current state of the band, and their masterful evolution from folksy to funky, making this album a bedfellow of electronica.« less
Liquid White Light finds Poi Dog incarnating what should be pop music anthems into a living mix of delicate beats. This double-CD live set, recorded during a sold-out five-night run at Chicago's historic Vic Theater, shows the current state of the band, and their masterful evolution from folksy to funky, making this album a bedfellow of electronica.
"If you have not been fortunate enough to experience Poi Dog Pondering live, this will give you a taste of what you're missing. I've seen Poi Dog twice, and this 2-disc set is almost like being there. Poi Dog has so much energy onstage that you can't help but get wrapped up in the music. The live versions of their older tunes still keep a little of the old flavor, but they definitely adapt well to the newer dance rhythms Poi Dog has embraced over the past few releases. And the songs here from Pomegranate and Volo Volo surpass the studio versions. This is my favorite PDP disc and one of my favorites in my collection."
If you do not own this is the album, buy it today!
J. Laporta | Harrisburg, PA USA | 12/10/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you already own it, buy it for someone you love!PDP is beyond description but it is outstanding, sort of what the The Blue Man Group is to theater. Every PDP album is vastly different from the next and Liquid White Light gives you a taste of most of it. I am not a musician or a critic but I love music and this is one of my alltime favorites.PDP has appealed to almost everyone I have exposed them to, including my 13 year old son who likes rap, and my friends in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s who have extremely varied musical tastes. PDP's music is upbeat, creative, soulful, it contains dozens of instruments, it is lots of fun to listen to.Four thoughts for you.1. I have never written a review before.2. The guy from Tokyo who reviewed this album actually meant to review PDP's other live album, "Soul Sonic Orchestra". This is evidenced by the fact he referenced the song 'That's the Way Love Is', and his review was dead on for that album.3. Buy this album!4. Go to Chicago and experience PDP live."
The Best Poi Dog Yet!
J. Laporta | 11/17/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the best Poi Dog cd I own. This band is best when they are live and this cd really proves that. The variety of instruments they use in producing their music gives them a great sound on such a variety of songs. Whether you want to relax or jam to another song this cd has it all and the best part is that it is live. One never really knows what they are buying when they purchase live music, but this is the best live cd I own and believe me, I have an extensive collection of Phish, Moe, Dave Matthews and Freddy Jones and this Poi cd beats them all. A definite must have."
Big Chicago band busts out with this one
Mark R. Van Wagenen | Elgin, Illinois USA | 02/08/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"It's hard to categorize this big, loud Chicago band, but on this live 2-CD release they could be considered a sort of cross between Sly and the Family Stone and Santana with house and techno elements. Which of course, makes them unique. Not many bands attempt to blend horns, strings, keyboards, guitars, percussion and vocals and fewer still succeed in doing so. PDP has been a Chicago favorite for years. Disc 2 especially has as much energy as you'll ever get on a little piece of plastic; if you're not moving to that; you're beyond help. Check out the monologue on "Shu Zulu Za", Frank Orral's snarling vocals throughout, and especially the last two tracks on Disc 2, "Platetectonic" and "Complicated"; the latter their best-known number. You'll wish you were at the concert! Pop it in your CD player, turn it up and protect your fragile valuables!"
You need this one!
ADS | Pennsylvania | 08/21/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Words cannot describe the power in this Poi CD. There is so much "white light" energy throughout the entire set and the vocals will not let you down! God's Gallipolli is my favorite song off of CD two - makes you wanna get up and dance with them...Jackass Ginger, Platetectonic and Complicated are all booming with bass, violin, horn, and Frank Orrall's amazing deep vocals - even if you are not a die hard fan of Poi, this is one CD for every person with an ear for good music not to miss!!!"