Live at the Roxy [LIVE]

Social Distortion

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 30, 1998)
• Original Release Date: June 30, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Time Bomb
• ASIN: B000007SNL
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #43,942 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Even if Social Distortion have lost some their edge on more recent studio releases, this new live set is solid proof that the band's musical urgency is still intact. Seventeen years of classic Orange County, California, punk is represented over 17 tracks, as the band moves through speaker-rattling alternative-radio hits like "Bad Luck," "Let It Be Me," and "Ball & Chain." Singer Mike Ness's rockabilly roar is in fine form, as is the grinding rock energy his bandmates put out. Recorded over three nights at Los Angeles's historic Roxy nightclub, the disc serves as a great testament to one of America's finest punk bands. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Social D in your living room, April 30, 2000

By	Dane Marvin "killbosby.com" (Omaha, NE) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Social D is one of those punk bands from way back. Well, not TOO far back, but far enough back to have fans of all ages. Social D never tries to pull any punches, alienate its fans, or sell out to current market trends. They're a joy to see live--an opinion which is most soundly echoed by the release of this live album. Early on, Social D proves it has talent by playing their excellent cover of the Stones' "Under My Thumb". The track selection is great, spanning the entire Social Distortion timeline. And of course, they save the best for last, placing the relatively new "I Was Wrong", the Cash cover "Ring of Fire" and the Mike Ness-proclaimed 'hard-luck story' "Ball & Chain" at the end. ~And may Dennis R.I.P.~

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Live cd!, January 12, 2005

By	JORDON182 (St. George, UT USA) - See all my reviews

This is the best live cd i have. the sound Quality is insanely great for a live show! And plus it has "Mommy's little Monster", "story of my life", "let it be me", "ring of fire" and "ball&chain". It is perfect. It is cool to listen to punk god Mike Ness Talk inbetween songs too. It is the perfect live cd. It is a Must Have.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Live and Rocking!, February 26, 2005

By	Byron Crump "merc50" (Flower Mound, Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A good live album that covers a bands best material is hard to beat, and that's what you get with this one. This is Social Distortion at their best. The early greats are here along with the tunes that put Social Distortion on the map with greasers and hot rodders. You can't go wrong on this one. Play it loud when you are driving.