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Alternate Uriah Heep

eveoflove | North York, Ontario Canada | 11/25/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Made in GER in 2001, Serial# EAG-CD-185, Playing Time 80:00That's right: eighty minutes. The album was recorded in concert in May 2000 and features 3 ex-Uriah Heep members: keyboardist/guitarist Ken Hensley, singer John Lawton, and bassist Paul Newton.The material performed here includes classic tracks (like Gypsy, Easy Livin', The Wizard, Stealin', July Morning) as well as songs from the Lawton era (like I'm Alive and Free 'n' Easy), plus songs from Mr. Hensley's "A Glimpse Of Glory".The recording quality is impeccable, but the performances are, well, a bit flat... but still interesting: the musicians still give it all they have, and they're enjoying themselves.Not for the UH novice, but worth it if, like me, you're a fan of both Heep and Hensley."

Heep Heaven

Todd E. Carper | Edgewood, Md United States | 12/16/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a masterpiece that is very hard to find. The bonus for me is it includes 2 of my favorite musicians in one project. A majority of the material is Uriah Heep, spanning the bands illustrious career. John was the Front man in the late 1970's and Ken was the genius behind the music. The playing is spectacular, the sound even better. John sings his heart out and Ken plays and sings really to perfection. The players seem to be enjoying themselves to no end which makes this even more worth having. Best moments are Gypsy and July Morning with breath taking harmony work between John and Ken. My feeling is the 2 are made to work together and should again soon; their voices mesh so well. Plenty of spotlight for all involved. My only reason for not making this a 5 star recording? Well, a little too much banter for my tastes, though it could be argued that is what illustrates the band connecting and being at home with the audience. The other negative for me was no Circle of Hands (my personal favorite Heep tune) or Feelings (my favorite collaboration between John and Ken). An absolutely magic moment if you can find it, grab this disc and play it often, and you will get to enjoy 2 genius musicians at work!"

Not recommended

S M | 09/30/2005

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Don't expect to hear any type of studio or live recordings near the Hensley/Lawton UH period in the late 70's.



For superior live recording with Lawton/Hensley, pickup UH's Live in Europe 1979



Lawton has lost his voice and the band gives a sluggish performance.



This recording has been in plenty of the used cd shops where I live, so I am not the only who was disappointed.



Feel free to click, "NO" for those who disagree with this. I am just trying to save other people some money that could be spent elsewhere at Amazon.



By the way, why does Amazon include a 'NO' in 'was this review helpful to you?'. People are only human and don't like opinions that differ from themselves, thus the 'NO' makes it too easy express such displeasure.



Are they trying to discourage negative reviews, hence not purchase the CD. Such reviews only help a person in not being dissatisfied a product that received positive reviews

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