Power Shake Live [Import, Live]

Paladins | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 10, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Live
• Label: MSI:ROUNDER
• ASIN: B000N2G1LM
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371,898 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

For over 20 years, the Paladins have been a leading force in rockin' Blues and Rockabilly. Their versatile approach to the songs they play (both originals and covers) and the consistent quality of their album releases have assured a large following on both sides of the Atlantic. This concert, recorded at Nijmegen's Kids 'n' Billies Festival, brings you the original line-up at its best. Bryan Fahey, Thomas Yearsley and Dave Gonzalez had a ball that day at the open air stage of the Goffert Theatre and it shows. Live in Holland. Roune. 2007.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Parting Gift from A Great Rockabilly Band!, August 7, 2007

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Sanzar Q "sanzarq" (PARKTON, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Power Shake Live (Audio CD)

The Paladins have been defunct for several years now, with frontman Dave Gonzales now playing lead guitar for the Hacienda Bros. However, Rounder Records/Europe has come to the rescue of Paladins fans with a belated (circa '04) live recording from the band's appearance @ the "Kid's & Billie's" Festival in Holland. This double-disc CD puts the Paladin's previous live release ("Million Mile Club", now OOP) to shame, featuring a much better sound mix and lots more songs (22, in fact). The set includes a representative sampling of tunes from all of the band's 7 Studio albums, and the musicianship is fine throughout. Dave Gonzales has always sounded best "live" and he does nothing but enhance his rep as a great axman on this rockin' release. Dave also handles his vocals with his usual aplomb, but does hand off to bassist, Thomas Yearsley, for several numbers. Unfortunately, Tommy's singing ability seems to have dissapated in the intervening years between the band's heyday & '04. His turns at the mike are sloppy, off-time & frequently off-key. Not a major drawback, but noticeable, nevertheless. Several songs on the Album Liner Notes are "mistitled" ("Right Track" is called "Treat Me Right"; "Keep On Lovin' Me Baby" is called "Make Me Feel So Good") and one medley of tunes on disc two is listed out of order. Minor glitches! Overall, this unexpected release is a great surprise gift for fans of the band. Put it on & turn it up loud - you'll definitely enjoy it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Not A Moment Too Soon For A Powerhouse Band!, July 27, 2010

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Robert D. Scott (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Power Shake Live (Audio CD)

I have loved the Paladins for many years, with their earlier stuff for Alligator first catching my ear. It is GLORIOUS to see these guys jamming live in front of this festival crowd, cranking out their best, including the classic "Down At Big Mary's"! If you like blues, rockabilly, swing and R & B, all mixed together by power trio that means it, it's worth it. If you're a Paladins fan, you can't miss it!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powershake in the Low Countries, March 24, 2008

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A. Meijer (Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Power Shake Live (Audio CD)

Liberated by the Yankees, Nijmegen 1944. Amazing music, Nijmegen 2004.
In the best US tradition: great R&R/Americana/Rockabilly served by the Paladins. Hot and liberating!