Customer Reviews

Reckless Kelly Was Here (W/Dvd)

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Ok, I'm first, I lead off with that I love this band, I don't think they can be beat in todays music market, lots of energy, great song writing ability, masters of their insturments and they seem to really like each other, that's important, I loved the selection of songs and the home town crowd had them fired up, the sound?, well the guitars, fiddles and all came through like a champ! but the vocals, now I think Willy Braun is one of the best, I think he could sing just about anything and do a first class job of it, my gripe is, who mixed the vocal mike?, it sounds like it is at half volume, Willie's voice is drowned out by the band most of the time,If I didn't know the words to some songs already it would have been worse, I made changes to my set up and could only improve it a little, how could this error, that sticks out like a sore thumb, get passed over?, very disapointing. The video came through very strong, my hats off the the camera men, good job! I wish I could give this 5 stars, but I can't, this error ruins it. #2, well the recording of "Revolution" is the best I've ever heard!, man, it drives! it cooks!, Willy is at his best!, but David, man, you must have "blisters on your fingers!", your axe is on fire!, Lennon would have loved this!, why?, because it is real rock and roll!, this band is the tightest of any I've heard since the golden age, the 60's and early 70's, keep it up!

Reckless Kelly Was Here is a great live album. If you're new to the band, it serves as a great introduction, giving you all of their biggest songs. You also get a look at one of their high energy live shows. For those who are already fans, this is also a must own. You get two new songs, plus the previously unreleased cover of 1952 Vincent, which is worth the price alone. The real draw, however, is the live DVD. It's a great performance by a great band. As mentioned by other reviewers, the vocals could have been louder on the recording, but its not a major issue.

This thing sounds like it was recorded using one mic covered by a blanket. Maybe because they just used the 5.1 sound and didn't adjust it for normal playback? Too bad, sounds like it would kick ass - if you could hear it.

This CD set cover their best rock and country songs that they do. They start off with a high energy Six Guns tune that gets ya in the mood then progressively go slower in the songs till they build ya back up at the end with Crazy Eddie's Last Hurrah. Great CD's Highly recommend.

Like the other reviewers, I LOVE Reckless Kelly and cherish my copy of their original live album, "Live at Stubbs". The vocals on Reckless Kelly Was Here aren't quite as strong as some of their others, but if you're looking to recreate some of their rockin' live show energy in your living room, you can't go wrong with this CD set.

Got a lot of music for the money, but the recording itself was not real sharp. Haven't looked at the dvd yet, hope that's not the same.

This disk captures the full throttle experience that is a Reckless Kelly show. Their own material continues to shine, their cover of Thompson's 1952 Vincent Black Lightening almost rates a 5 star just by itself. If you wish to introduce yourself or others to Reckless, this is the album to get. And if you want to reintroduce yourself to how very good they are, this is the album to get.

Reckless Kelly is one of those great bands who sound as good live as they do on their studio albums. (You find a lot of great live bands in Texas music and Red Dirt music - check them out.) A couple of reviewers have mentioned the sound on this recording, and they're right that it could have been much better...yet if you listen to MP3 songs and you like them, you will still enjoy this. I can see how a true audiophile might be bothered, but if I couldn't hear Willy Braun's vocals, I'd give this 1 star, not 5. RK's performance is highly energetic and entertaining, and it's darn good. You also get 18 outstanding songs for your money here, plus a DVD. That's a pretty good deal.

I have become a "Red Dirt" fan within the last 3 years after recieving a free satellite radio subscription. Reckless Kelly is right up there with CCR and the rest, these guys rock and they are country all in one.

What a great selection of songs from the boys from Idaho.1952 Vincent Black Lightning is incredible.To read the whole story about the origins of the song just search it on google.This CD captures the incredible energy of a Reckless live show.Keep up the good work guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!