Customer Reviews

Raw: Live

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

4.5 * overall

This is an excellent live CD with one minor criticism. I find it difficult to rate this 5 stars for the simple fact that the first song has an extended lead-in with an emcee introducing the band. I really don't want to listen to that everytime I spin the CD, and while I can fastforward through it to get straight to the music, I still find it annoying. That said, I can still recommend this with almost no reservations.

I've been a fan of RA ever since I heard "Fallen Angels" on their Myspace profile. It's been a love affair ever since (I have a tattoo to prove it).

Having actually seen Ra in concert recently, I can say that this album captures their live sound very well. The production is great, erring on the side of overproduction, if anything. That's fine in my book. I don't want to listen to a live album where it's difficult to separate all the instruments. You know the type. Everything is all mashed together into a big sonic soup. Doesn't work for me. This album has no such problems, though you may find it a bit perfect for a live album if you like such things a bit "messier".

The vocal performance of Sahaj sparkles and captivates. All the instrumental performances are immaculate. I can't think of a single criticism in that department.

The song selection is great, covering most of my favorites. I particularly liked this rendition of Superman. The addition of the "Ludacris Rap" at the end of Skorn is awesome. I'm not a big rap fan, but I liked it- as I generally do enjoy when bands add extra verses to songs for live performances. It's like they're giving a little something extra to their adoring fans.

Last, but not least, this album contains the addition of a new Ra studio track called, "Don't Turn Away". I love this song. I had the privilege of hearing it performed live in Dallas before the album was even released. How awesome it was to be able to sing along to it and pump my fist at all the right times from having heard it off their Myspace page. Good stuff.

I highly recommend this album if you're a fan of Ra, or just live rock albums in general.

Ra is an amazing band with an exceptionally unique sound, and should be receiving a lot more attention than they are currently receiving. This CD is LIVE?? When Ra performs live it is so close to the studio is incredible. This whole band is extremely talented and I hope to hear more from them in the future.

This is a cool live album from this Band with a new track at the end, which is also cool. So far I have enjoyed all the CD's from this group. Rock ON!

I was front row at this show when it was being recorded at the Machine Shop. This CD is fantastic. It sounds great! I can hear myself scream at the beginning of one track :) The energy at this show was amazing, and I think this CD perfectly captures it. I love the song choice, too. If you like Ra, you have to own this CD.

This is a terrific album, especially since it was recorded "live". This band is just awesome - every member is extremely talented. Sahaj's voice is amazing and ranks up there with the very best in the business, and his musicians are 1st class as well. The music is innovative and fresh. The quality of the CD is exceptional.

This is a great album, and Ra sounds great live. The new track - Don't Turn Away - is really good as well. There is only one complaint I have: there are scratches in the sound quality when the band gets introduced. If you're willing to overlook those initial 30 seconds of track 1, and you're a fan of Ra, then this album is a must buy.

I picked this album up after a quick search at Best Buy. I was expecting it to be a little cheaper, 'Duality' was only 8 bucks when I got that, but anyways...

If you're a fan or Ra, you know what to expect. A solid album, with a great mix of tracks from both 'From One' and 'Duality.' The album has a great sound considering it's a live album. Sahaj's vocals are excellent, much better quality then I have heard on bootleg live albums from them.

I kicked a star off for the simple fact that the cd didn't play in the car when I bought it.

I was extremely disappointed and shocked by this release. I wanted to love it. I rushed to the store to get it, being a huge Ra fan. I listened once all the way through and felt heartbroken. I thought that this band was spiritual and mature and really something special. Duality is one of my top 10 CDs of all time. This CD is full of the singer swearing in between songs, making crude remarks, and just being really immature. I could not believe my ears. After almost two years now of owning this CD, I have not touched it once. Actually, it has made me stop listening to the studio releases as much. I was just so disgusted by this CD that it has really ruined this band for me.