Search - Whitesnake :: Live: In the Shadow of the Blues

Excellent Live CD

Chris Jordan | Surrey, B.C. Canada | 12/29/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Whitesnake is probably in the top five of my favourite bands of all time. I felt I should write a review on this after receiving it from Europe recently. I am going to review it in four categories. First I'd like to make a few remarks. This release follows the highly acclaimed "Live in the Still of the Night" DVD, but is not recorded at the same show, which, there, was Hammersmith Odeon. The DVD is probably about as close to a perfect ten rating that you'll possibly have for a classic heavy metal production. This CD is not quite on that level, but it's close. I would say that it's likely one of the best live hard rock CD's ever done, just the same.



I'm really not sure who is the best guitarist out of Doug Aldrich and Reb Beach. They are probably about even, though Aldrich seems better with feeling the music and Beach is better at tapping. It is probably the best one-two punch you'll find in today's rock world. Mickey Moody is nevertheless missed when it comes to the slide guitar for the older tunes.



Here's the rating:



Sound Production- 8.5/10

Setlist- 8.5/10

Performance of Musicians- 8.5/10

Energy/Vibe- 8/10

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Like a good wine...

Javier Islas | Queretaro, Qro Mexico | 02/20/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Everytime I am buying a new album from a 80's band, an inevitable doubt crosses my mind: Is this worth to buy or just another desperate attempt to get some more money before they dissappear forever?



With Whitesnake is not the case, this is the kind of band that gets stronger with the years, even when they crossed through the 80's hair metal era, David Coverdale has been always a talented musician bringing new and fresh ideas in every Whitesnake record, but at the same time being consistent and clear on the sound he wants.



I felt confident to buy this record because I had the opportunity to see them performing live on this tour as opening act for Judas Priest in Mexico City and loved the show.



This is a good summary of the Whitesnake career, Coverdale keeps his great voice, excellent mix of songs between the old records and the 80's-90's era, great musicians line-up... and the band sounds mature and stronger than ever. Like good old wines, getting better with time.



The unreleased songs at the end sound good and fresh,definitely worth to listen, they sound more like a preview of an upcoming Whitesnake record rather than old cut tunes that didn't make it to previous records.



For metal fans that started in the early 80's like me, this record is an oasis, without tags, without molds, without crossovers, just an uncompromised pure rock album from a band that stills enjoys to play. I have really enjoyed listening this record from beginning to end.



Ironic, but good old bands sound fresh these days....







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Straight forward rock...

Raymond C. Jones | NY, NY | 03/26/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Anyone's who's a Whitesnake fan or a fan of good, straight forward rock will love this cd...The four new songs are classic Whitesnake...hopefully a new album is in the works.



The rock scene today is in shambles and its nice to hear classic Whitesnake singing these songs along with the four new additions...Coverdale's voice is strong and in fine form.



This cd is better then most of today's rock cd's that's for sure!"