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Despite the fact that the band's best days were obviously behind them, a live album for
was all but completely necessary. After all, the group's first live release,
, was recorded at a time when
was nothing more than a cult act that had yet to produce many of its future
staples. Though recorded well into their career on the
1991 tour,
surprisingly captures the hype and excitement that made
such a hit in their heyday. The set list wisely overlooks the songs from the band's mid-'80s slump and concentrates on
hits such as
and
's voice may not be as strong as in the early '80s, but he still sounds competent in his role. All too often, a live album is a cheaply made, rushed recording that only serves as a testament to a band's decline.
, however, shows what makes this band different from their peers -- here they are still entirely capable of pulling off a great live show. This ranks among the best live
albums of the '90s. [In February 2003, the American distribution rights to
's back catalog transferred over to
, their new label.
reissued the band's catalog as remastered digipacks containing lavish, expanded booklets with plenty of rare photographs, memorabilia, and notes. Although the digipacks may wear a little too easy, the sound is terrific -- clean and muscular, enhancing the raw qualities of the original record -- and the packaging is loving, making the reissues necessary for collectors.] ~ Barry Weber