Customer Reviews

Big Tent Revival Live

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Big Tent Revival has consistently been one of the hardest-working bands around, and their live shows reflect a seasoned choreography of agendas--there's no front-running or posturing, just straight-up rock 'n roll. Steve Wiggins' voice is not the greatest on wax, but he's perfect in the workmanlike context that BTR seems to always project. The songs here, as on every live collection, will be familar to fans, and even if you're not a fan, there's some hefty brand equity in track No. 4, W.W.J.D. This is a good listen for long-term fans of faith-based rock, and a suitable intro for newcomers to the genre as well.

I've been a fan of Big Tent Revival since their first album, and this one is excellent. The live performance really brings out some of the blues sound that they have in concert, and the energy and enthusiasm is refreshing after the mellow "Choose Life" album. An excellent release from an outstanding band!

On my first listen, I was not impressed and thought it sounded like a band that was speeding through a live performance in an effort to just fulfill a contractual obligation with their record label. After listening again, I heard passion and live nuances that went unnoticed the first time.

This album is equal to their best studio work (Open All Night). Highly recommended. It gets better with every play.

How about a reunion? Wiggins lyrical depth is unmatched.