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Live at the Roxy

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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.~

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.

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.

If you have had a steady diet of (God forbid) sugarcult,lit, or Blink182; then you think your punk rock. Guess again kiddo. Try this CD on for size to see and feel what punk rock is all about. This is almost a greatest hits live, Hand picked by Mike himself; so it will take you into every step of the amazing 20 year career of one of the best punk rock band ever. You can feel the sweat and raw energy of Mike Ness and the boys coming right out of your speakers. Social D have always been a live band. The stage showcases their attitude. If you do end up liking this disc; do yourself a favor and go out and get my Fav Social D CD "somewhere between heaven and hell"

This band is still no match for the original Social D with Derek O Brien and Brent Liles, but this is my favorite Social D album. Their studio releases can't hold a candle to their live show, this CD is all the proof you need. At first I thought it was too bass heavy, but most live shows are anyway. Pretty much all of their best songs are here "Mommy's Little Monster" "Ball and Chain" "Telling Them", and they thankfully avoid much of White Light... The only drawback is Mike Ness' puncrock spiel between each song, which is basically repeated ad nauseum from their other live shows. But the music is what's important here, and you won't find a better batch of live r n' r on CD anywhere.

You can forget about the debate over who the best band in America is. It begins and ends with these guys. Although not the same Social D of the 80's and 90's, in part due to aging, retirments (Johnny, we need you back on bass man!) and largely to the tragic loss of Dennis Danell, these guys simply put on the greatest show, every time. I just saw them live in Poughkeepise NY (for like the 30th time since 1992), and that show was as powerful and rocking as that first time I saw them at the Sting in New Britain, CT (and like a young dum-ass, offered Mike and Dennis a beer in the parking lot before the show).

Thank you Mr. Ness, for taking time from you family and touring. And for those of you who have never seen the band play, this album is as good as being there. "The kittens are out tonight!"

This album is second only to white light white heat white trash. The sound quality is great! Everything about this album rocks! Mike Ness's lil comments between songs are also cool to listen to. This is pure social distortion at their best!!!! Buy this cd or be forever lame.

I borrowed this record from my uncle and I loved it so much he let me keep it. I never would have suspected that punk rock would sound so dangerous live. Up until I got this album, all I listened to previously was hippie music (the Who, Janis Joplin). Records like these are ones that make you want to broaden your musical horizons which I have been doing ever since.
Mike Ness and the boys play a great set which includes most of their best songs (Ness apologizes for forgetting "Sick Boys" in the liner notes). Their rendition of "Under My Thumb" is loud and aggressive as well as their cover of "Ring of Fire" even if Ness does claim it was dedicated to the ladies in the audience. SD's originals are far from shameful as well. Their versions of "Prison Bound" and "Mommy's Little Monster" are sharp enough to cut through stone and from then on, you're listening to the story of a kid who was never quite cool enough to be one of the "guys" but could rip through distortion drenched Chuck Barry licks as well as anyone, the kind of outsider story punk rock is based on and seems to be Ness's life story.
While all the songs are exeptional, highlights include the sorrowful "I Was Wrong", and "1945" but their anti-discrimination anthem "Don't Drag Me Down" is probably the most powerful track on the disc.
If you like punk rock in the least bit and you like live albums in the least bit, steal this from Sam Goody today!

Live at the Roxy may well be one of the greatest live punk albums ever released. Mike Ness sure knows how to put on a show...occasionally reflecting on his life between his anti-social and hard-luck songs, not to mention being a day late and dollar short. If you're a Social D fan then you should own this album!

When it comes to the best live show Social Distortion is at the top of the class. The songs are givin power by Mike Ness' unbridled vocals. And the truth is; most of their albums are... well, weak! No power, but that dosent mean they can't rock, and this album proves it! They improve on what I like to call "Radio Classics", such as; Story of my Life, Ring of Fire and Ball and Chain. But their greatest improvements are the "underground" favorites, like; Don't Drag me Down, Prison Bound, Under my Thumb and The Creeps. I bought three copies of the CD to give to friends, who usually only listen to stuff like Rob Zombie and Guns and Roses, and they loved it! So I am recommend it to any and everyone who like rock.