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Barenaked Ladies - Extended Versions

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I am a HUGE BNL fan. I've seen them live numerous times & never been disappointed. What makes BNL special is their live shows. Ad libs, changing lyrics, funning jokes. These aren't well represented on this CD. Great songs, but not the best extended versions. See them live, then you'll understand.

I'm a bit of a Barenaked Ladies collector, and hey, this was cheap. It's some live recordings of the band from several East Coast shows. Good quality recordings, but, honestly, not a lot of the "spark" you'll find by actually attending one of their live shows. Good music, but I've heard it before.

I'm an avid Barenaked Ladies fan, but was disappointed by this CD.

Having attended several live shows, I expected this CD to include some of their "Interludes" that they are known to have mid-song. This had none of that... just a short sampling of their songs done live with mediocre sound quality.

It was worth $5 to have another BNL CD to add to my collection... but as far as listening to it, there is a MUCH better selection out there that captures the essence of a live show.

Here is a basic collection of 10 popular songs by BNL. The tracklist is nothing special, but it is still great for either beginners or diehard fans. As always, the performances are awesome and great sound quality.

Great price for a gift for a BNL big time fan. She loved it.

Sure, I like the songs. I have them on the original studio CDs. I was hoping that this live CD would have more of the banter and odd interludes that the 'Ladies insert when they're in concert, but really, these sound mostly like live copies of the originals without much interesting and new. (Exception: "Enid" has never sounded better. The imitation of the trumpets and harmonies are really nice.)

Basically it's just the guys live for some tracks. If you are a big fan, you'll enjoy it, but for casual fans, you most likely won't.

If you want REALLY good live stuff, I'd check out Rock Spectacle CD, Barelaked Nadies DVD, and the new Talk To the Hand Live In Michigan DVD and CD (which is the best out of them, and is directed beautifully. The closest to feeling like you are there!)

So if you need to add more to your BNL collection, get it. If you want a great live show, get Talk To the Hand.

As with all BNL cds, this one delivers. The guys perform the classics with a fresh take every time and this album is no different. Buy it. Listen to it. Love it. ;)