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I spotted this at my local Wallyworld and took a chance. Despite some too-tight editing that slam-bangs each song into almost a 45 minute medley the bands performance is powerful and exciting. The four tracks from "A Date With the Smithereens" CD benefit greatly from the live treatment: they're played with more energy and enthusiasm than the studio versions.

Besides the super-rare "Smithereens Live" EP from 1987 this is the only available live recording from the band. For the cheap price this is a no-brainer purchase for the die-hard Smithereens fan. But I wish Sony music would have least mentioned where the concert was recorded at on the liner card!

I also wish the Smithereens could put together a live concert DVD, they deserve one. I've seen these guys 3 times over the years and Pat and the guys never disappoint!

The packaging says this was recorded in 1996, and it's a pretty solid show, with songs spanning several of their albums. Definitely worth the six or seven bucks it'll cost you (i've seen them live and this was a fair approximation of what their shows are like). definitely recommended if you're a fan; i picked it up not having heard it, and i was pleasantly surprised.

This is a really clean sounding live album recorded from a show, or shows in the 1996 era. It is a little heavy in the "Date With The Smithereens" era, but that is my favorite album, so I don't mind. I have also seen the smithereens live, and this is a good approximation, unfortunatly without some of the intros and little quirks of a live show. The sound quality is really good, considering the crowd noise is not prominent (might be right from the soundboard). Pick this up, worth the 5-7 dollars you spend.

This is a super live CD. The boys are just smokin'

All song are great, well done, and flat out ROCK!

Normally I don't care for live CD's - but this one was a very pleasant surprise. The mixes are really good and the songs are great. I saw the Smithereens live and sadly didn't have the cash on hand to buy this CD that night. I did order it the next day on Amazon. If you have the chance to see the Smithereens Live - Do so, they put on a great show. If not, get this album and enjoy!!

Great live and great on CD! I saw them in Austin years ago and they were a lot of fun.

This is a great collection of the Smithereens in a concert setting from 1996. I've ordered the new Smithereens Live CD, but this one has several selections that won't be on that one. If you like the Smithereens, you'll love this CD.