Seven Moons Live [Live]

Jack Bruce, Jack Bruce And Robin Trower | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 13, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Ruf
• ASIN: B0029QUETK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,485 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good old psychedelic blues, August 3, 2009

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Bodhi Heeren (Copenhagen) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seven Moons Live (Audio CD)

"Seven Moons" is a wonderful album, and we have to be grateful for this chance to hear the songs live. And the live versions only underline the strenght and quality of the compositions.

Jack Bruce, despite his many serious healthproblems, sings with passion and is in a lot better voice than on the legendary Cream reunions ('05). But his bassplaying is certainly a far cry from the expressive and excessive madness of bassvirtuosity he displayed in his youth. Gary Husband handles the drums in expert fashion, as one would expect from this wonderful musician, though his drumming sounds a bit 'stiff' especially in the Cream-classics.

But the real star of the show is Robin Trower, who might never have played better than here. His hendrix-influenced playing really soaring to the heights with immense intensity.

The days when Jack and Robin made musical history may be over, but here they show that they still make relevant music. Hard to find a better powertrio around.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Extra-Special Performance!, November 15, 2009

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Jeffrey C. Platt "Windowless" (Broken Arrow) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seven Moons Live (Audio CD)

Of the dozen or so shows Jack Bruce, Robin Trower and Gary Husband played together in Europe/UK in 2009 this recording captures why the performances were so amazing. Most of the material is from the 2008 released Seven Moons-hence Seven Moons Live. The Seven Moons songs were co-written by Jack and Robin when Jack suggested they write and record a couple new songs when discussions about re-releasing their 1981 recordings brought them together. The two musicians found some highly expressionistic moods and the Seven Moons material is all fresh and evocative of their deep wells of experience. Blues flavored rock numbers such as Lives of Clay; Perfect Place; Bad Case of Celebrity; and Come to Me; are perfect. Trower's guitar is simply excellent throughout. Jack Bruce sings all vocals and plays his instrumental role with the exceptional talent-those of us who have long admired him for enjoy. As a vocalist Jack not only sings the notes but expresses character. The song Carmen (from the duo's 1981 recording) which was kind of a plaintive haunting piece on BLT, is here a tortured song of loss and regret. The richness of Distant Places of the Heart; and Just Another Day are gorgeous mood pieces that after awhile are candidates for Best songs of the album but they must compete with the 3 Cream songs. Sunshine of Your Love, White Room and Politician are Jack Bruce compositions and usually featured in a trio format. With Robin Trower and Gary Husband on drums they alone are worth the price of the recording. Trower has a great tone and he does something different with the opening chords on White Room that is delicious and his solo on Politician is a pleasure. The Last Door is a rocker which along with the title track Seven Moons is a joy for repeat plays. Robin Trower wrote most of the lyrics and arrangements with Jack writing the vocal melody. Gary Husband is the hardest worker in this trio and his drums are strong and original.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Painful, April 18, 2011

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Christopher Wild "Citizen of The Earth" (Wauwatosa, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seven Moons Live (Audio CD)

Being a long time fan of both these great musicians, it truly pains me to listen to this set. I understand that we all are getting older (I'm 52 this year myself) and Trower and Bruce are both getting up there, but the performances here are not only tired, but lack none of the spark that both these guys once had. Bruce's voice, as many other reviewers point out, is horrid, but it's Trower's guitar that disappoints the most here. Gone is the monster tone that helped him make his mark with records like Robin Trower - Long Misty Days, Bridge of Sighs, and the like.

If you are really interested in these two iconic musicians, go back and review their enormous back catalogs. Both have plenty of lesser known lesser heard material that could make you feel like you are discovering them all over again. In fact I'm not even sure why they put this project together in the first place.