Whitesnake Alive & Well, Baby!
Kathleen Murlatt | Mesa, Arizona United States | 01/03/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this album with very little by way of expectations. A live Whitesnake album without "Here I Go Again" on it? Is this a misprint?I know all about Mr. Coverdale's history, both with Deep Purple and beyond. I had no idea this live album was recorded before they enjoyed the huge success they did in the mid 80's. But, I do want to make a remark here.Producing a song that people like is not "selling out." I'm getting really tired of hearing such a blanket statement. Selling out is going from being a hard rock band to being a pathetic pop band and changing the songs you already wrote to fit your pop turn, see Bon Jovi in 2003. But, the idea that a good rock album is only a real album if it's an import is pathetic. Some bands, like Whitesnake, received air play because they made good music that people wanted to hear and could relate to. So, put that "sell out" line away because it does not apply to Whitesnake.This is a good album even without material that the mainstream wasn't fortunate enough to know. I love David Coverdale's voice, though. It had that blues sound that all real rockers love and the party sound for live concert. Basically, you feel the emotion in every note. That's why I surround myself in Mr. Coverdale's music. He's a rock God.Whitesnake music runs through my veins. I'm 22 years old. This album was recorded before I was born. Tell me something, does this prove to you that true rock and roll, when performed right, can stand the test of time? I think so. So, take my word for it and check it out. You'll be glad you did!"
An underrated classic.
David Lord | 09/29/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When Whitesnake attained super-group status, something was lost. This live disk captures them at the pinnacle of their earlier period; and one regrets only that there is not a domestic release to pull the retail price down. Still, it's worth the money."