Live in La: Death & Raw [Live]

Death | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 16, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Nuclear Blast Americ
• ASIN: B00005B82W
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  DVD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,149 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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DEATH LIVE IN L.A.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have if you're a Death/Control Denied fan., November 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Live in La: Death & Raw (Audio CD)

There originally weren't plans to release a Death live CD at all. But due to the deterioration of the condition of mainman Chuck Schuldiner (after a mild recovery), and the need for very expensive surgery, it was decided to release the recordings of the TSOP tour to collect some money.
Live in L.A. belongs in every metalhead's collection and will hopefully contribute to Chuck's healing process.
The vanguard in technical death metal, bar none, Death-- setting the original standard for those who can appreciate an odd time signature-- always had the keen insight and ability to make songs listenable as well as complex. And translated live and well, raw, Death sounds just fine, if not admirable in all its intense 'n complex glory. The fact that Live in L.A. comes off as a veritable Best Of package doesn't hurt either, as all of the signature staples ("Pull The Plug", "Empty Words") and fan favorites ("The Philosopher", "Scavenger Of Human Sorrow") are here.
The production is crisp and clear, and thankfully not the murky bass-heavy monitor sound we've been hearing on live records as of late. Word is that not a note was changed from the original L.A. performance, and that this is the last Death album.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Live Album......, November 7, 2002

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Chris (College Park, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live in La: Death & Raw (Audio CD)

Death is a great band and one of my favorites.This live album is more of a greatist hits album and a live album at the same time which most live albums are not.This album has great sound quality they play every song perfectly and Chuck screams and squeals so well.The songs on here are amazing I mean you have ''Scavenger Of Human Sorrow'', ''Symbolic'', The Philosopher'', ''Pull The Plug'', I mean it doesn't get any better than this I recoomend this for any Death fan or any metal fan because this is truly a great album and a great band that will be miss.Chuck Schuldiner was a brilliant guitarist/songwriter/singer his work and his passion will be missed forever he is truly and inspiration to me with the music he makes.R.I.P. Chuck Schuldiner.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the real review, April 26, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Live in La: Death & Raw (Audio CD)

first off, the people who reviewed this below who said the drums sound bad are out of their minds. get rid of your 1980's boombox that has 2 inch tweeters in it. sure, its "raw" but thats the name of the album. its not some over-produced thing that sounds like a studio recording (with faded in "cheers"... woooo!) but it doesnt sound like a bootleg either.

second, richard christy shines when he plays with Death. just flat out beautiful brass work. you can listen to this thing just for the drumwork and be blown away. some of the fills he adds into the older songs like "suicide machine" with the double ride/double bass stuff is flat out disgusting.

third, this is chuck. hes a metal deity basically. all you have to say is "chuck" and everyone knows who youre talking about. if you cant enjoy this guys work, seriously, just stop listening to metal altogether.