Customer Reviews

Alive Behind the Green Door

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4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
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As far as live albums in general go, this is a good solid one. The sound isn't muddy, and everything seems to come over okay.

As for the band, this merely proves how much they really do rock. Playing at a small club in LA shows off their pure unadulterated intensity. You can hear the banter and there are a couple good different versions of songs that you'll love.

Great offering. A must have for FM fans.

If you are a Flogging Molly fan, YOU MUST OWN THIS! BUY IT NOW! You won't regret it. They are a great band and really cool people and this album lets you get a glimpse into how they interact with each other and their fans. "Delilah" & "Laura" alone are definately worth the cost of this cd. If you get the chance, SEE THEM LIVE!!!!

It's all in the sleeve notes people....
"And there was our answer..
Just set up,plug in,tune up & share what we gave each other-fun!
So to hell with the squeaky clean & the oh-so pretty.
Here are 10 raw and raucous songs,LIVE and dripping with the 'joie de vivre'. Part of an experience we all had something to do with.
This is album is for you,the bawdy and the beautiful that will forever keep us honest"
"Pruduced by: Absolutely no one!"

THIS is the definitive OLD-SCHOOL Flogging Molly experience.Raw,Rowdy,energetic,soaked in Guinness & Whiskey.But most importantly,it didnt sound great. In 1997,Flogging Moly were just a bar band,who probably had no sound engineer or knowledge of the way a structure of a building,such as a Pub,would affect resonance levels and sound quality on a recording!! The point is,it's not supposed to sound perfect and professional.It's raw,it's honest & It's real.
Yes,there are times when the fiddle screeches,the mandolin disappears,or the bass drum tips and taps instead of pounding(see intro of "Between A Man And A Woman"),but for the most part it does sound,in my opinion,quite good for what they were working with at the time.
I own both the original 1997 independent release & the 2006 SideOneDummy re-release,and I have to say the remastering and engineering work done on this version really improved the sound quality to the best possible level,and in my opinion,the sound quality on this re-release is far better than the band's own independent release. So go for this one instead of the 1997 26fRPM release(which I think is also on sale here)
I would really only recommend this to HARDCORE Flogging Molly fans only,who want to experience the early days of the Band's sound,muddy,muffled and wonderful as it is.
But for the newcomer,or someone looking for a definitive Live Album of Today's Flogging Molly, I would Highly recommend "Whiskey On A Sunday" instead of this.

First off,I love this band (LIVE and on record). I wanted to complete my collection so I grabbed this live disc.
While the set list is smoking and the band was definitley "on" the disc has some real issues sound-quality wise.
It falls somewhere between a soundboard copy and a fan recorded bootleg.
But hey, its a "live" live record so grab it anyway, down some creamy pints of stout, crank the volume and decide for yourself...or just catch them live (now thats a real 5 star performance!)

I like live CDs so this one does the trick for me. The songs are lively and up beat and feature some nice riffs and solos. Give it a listen.

If you have ever been to a Flogging Molly show you know how much fun they are to see live, this album brings some of that fun home to you.

But be warned, there's not a lot of new stuff here, and since more albums have been released since this album came out...none of it is new anymore.

But this is a good live album and it is a fun listen.

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Ya know... it was pretty good. The only thing is that they recorded it in a bar so the sound isn't really top notch... however, it gives you a good feel for the true spirit of the band.

Flogging Molly have created a very unigue sound. Part Dropkick Murphys, part traditional Irish music, they have carved a niche for themselves. Though their studio albums are excellent, their live shows are one of a kind. Alive Behind The Green Door is a good starter kit for new fans as well as as must have for longtime fans.

If you're the type of person who enjoys live recordings, you'll love this CD. This is as "live" as it gets. Is the sound quality good? It could be better. Does it matter? Hell, no. These guys (and one girl) kick so much energy into your face - it's like a raw rush of adrenaline set to music. Crank it up and let the maximum vibe blow you through the wall. This is what a great band is supposed to sound like. Also, this CD has a couple of great tunes that are not available on any other FM CD.

What could have been a good album will forever lay at the wayside of bad acoustics, now I understand that this is their first album, but someone should have told them that clubs and bars are not meant for recording. Now I would also like to relate this is the only negaitive quote I have ever said about Flogging, and will hopefully be the last.