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Alive

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Finally, what all of us Snot fans have been waiting for, the Snot live album, the CD we all knew just had to be released. I was one of the unfortunates who never got to see Snot live, so this CD was a really special listen for me. All of Snot's energy is captured perfectly on this CD. Snot rages through their best tracks on here. Lynn Strait (R.I.P.) confirms on this CD that he really was one of the best frontmen of the 90's. He sings, screams and bellows with severe passion. The band is also in top-form, never faultering once. All of the greatest are here: Absent, Stoopid, I Jus' Lie, plus a studio track, "Choose What," which you may recognize as the music for Serj's "Starlit Eyes" from the Strait Up tribute. You can tell that Serj used this version as a blueprint for his, seeing how both vocalists eerily resemble each other on their respective tracks. Also included on this CD is an extensive enhanced portion with the rarely seen video for "Stoopid" and a live video of "Joy Ride," plus some other hidden stuff. If you already own "Get Some," then Get This. It is the perfect companion and will put a smile on every Snot fan's face.

I know there are going to be people out there who buy "Alive" and don't like it. They're going to think that it sounds choppy, and that Lynn's vocals don't sound real good, and that he drops words, blah blah blah.

For me, this is the one thing that was missing from "Get Some," while the studio album rocked my world, it didn't capture the insane energy of their live shows. And I feel great pity for all the Snot fans who never got to see them live; you missed the greatest show on earth. I must've seen them ten or fifteen times from their earliest stages of inception in Santa Barbara, and every show was an amazing experience.

You had Lynn talking to the crowd and cracking jokes, Mikey making his goofy faces, Tumor glowering at every one. Everyone who's seen a Snot show knows what I mean. Remember how they all used to jump at a crucial moment in the song? Remember how, rather than bending forward like some vocalists, Lynn would lean his shoulders back, shove out his belt and roar?

I've seen no band (from Nine Inch Nails to Ministry to NOFX) that had such relentless and charismatic energy on stage. "Alive" brings a little of that to the uninitiated, and a whole LOT of nostalgia to us veterans.

Musically, there's not much new here. There are some funny moments with Lynn talking on stage (the intros to "Tecato" and "Box" are particularly cool, and you can tell he was a master at getting the crowd whipped up and into the show. The live versions of "Snot," "I Jus' Lie," "Absent," and "Tecato" are excellent, but if you like Snot, you won't find anything to dislike on here.

The final track is something that I didn't expect; it's an unreleased track called "Choose what?". Owners of the "Strait Up" tribute album will recognize the music that Serj (SOAD) chose to write his piece "Starlit Eyes" to. It's haunting in a way, to listen to this song and hear that while the content was different, each vocalist sang the song in a similar style. It's also very sad to listen to Lynn sing to the music and then wonder: what would that album have sounded like had he lived? Something tells me Snot would be main stage at Ozzfest this year, and occupying their rightful place in the pantheon of new metal gods.

RIP Lynn Strait 1968 - 1998. We miss you Lynn, we will never forget you

Run or type and click as fast as you can and grab this CD. Rarely can you find a live CD that captures the energy that a band brings to the stage. From the Intro - "Say something for the record" - to the bonus studio track "Choose what?" this CD ROCKS HARD! Speaking of "Chose what?" I've listened to this song a thousands time and I can't get enough of it. The only bad thing that I can say about this CD is that it makes me sad listening to it because I realize that I will never be able to see one of my favorite groups live.

By the way, listen to this as well as Snot's "Get Some" CD and you will soon discover who some of today's Alt. Metal bands are copying.

R.I.P. - Lynn

A great live cd....

Much better then what I expected.

The Show- May 1998
The Venue-The Famous Palace in Hollywood

The Songs- Recorded Live, these songs are shown in the best ability, capturing a Snot live show, the energy of Lynn Strait is show throughout this concert with the mix of gags, jokes, and the invitation up to the stage. Features the hits, Stoopid, Get Some, and a rarely played live song "Dead Fall". Also features a Live Studio Track of Choose What.

A very good cd, pick it up with Get Some really soon...!

Dunivan

although Snot's legacy will forever be associated with the death of singer Lynn Strait, the music they left behind was not exactly a critical favorite. their power was far more evident in a live setting, where the Korn-lite production of their debut album is stripped away and replaced with a raw, hardcore sound. often bringing to mind the savage assault of Clutch blended with the funky California metal of Mordred, Snot's appeal is far more evident on Alive. although Strait is harder to hear in the mix, his exuberant personality is quite evident with his on-stage banter and audible attitude. plus, songs like "Box" and "Snot" are tweaked just enough in a live setting to sound more natural than they did on Get Some. the band sounds more comfortable and loose, and it translates into a far stronger release than their debut. the true shame of Snot is that they never got to work with a Brendan O'Brien or a Rick Parashar, producers that might have pulled this aspect of their sound into the limelight. but the only evidence of their future plans is the tumbling and wah-heavy "Absent," the "new" track that was written after their debut was released. those who wonder what the big deal about this band is should start here, as this offers an optimum performance from a band that was only starting to develop when their career was sadly cut short.

Anyone who disses this album obviously hasn't listened to the album, because it rocks. Truthfully, to like this, one must be a Snot fan. And, yes, some metal is suckin', but Snot never sucked, nor will ever suck. This is metal as it is supposed to be.

on december 12 of 1998, i got to santa barbara on my first trip to the US, that day lynn strait died ... when i heard it on the news i felt really bad, i was hoping to see them live, but that wouldn't happen ... at least we (snot fans whot didn't have the privilege to see them live) get to hear them on this cd that really captures their energy performing live... it's a great cd, and besides the music, it's got some enhaced stuff, so if you like snot's "get some", you gotta check out this live cd... it's great !!!!

Since the death of snot frontman Lynn Strait, fans like myself have been longing for more from one of the best bands to come out of the late 90's rock scene. This cd, recorded in Hollywood California is just what we've been looking for. The energy Snot brings to the stage is unparalleled and this performance will instill Lynn and his music in our memories forever. My heart goes out to the friends and family of Lynn. To the memebers of Snot i must say thank you for this album. This cd...rocks so come and get some.

hello my name is michael and what i forgot to tell everyone is that im a teenybopper poser that likes boy bands and built a shrine to them. thats why i do not like real music. im a loser and im pathetic, but everyone else that gave this music good review is not. ill go back to listening to backdoor boys while the rest of these people listen to some real music.