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Silver

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I've seen Cheap Trick three times, once in 1979, again in 1986, and a couple of years ago. Each time I was treated to a great show, with awesome performances. Fans of the band will enjoy this double CD alot. It features A song from each of their albums to date. Highlights include great versions of old nuggets like OH,CANDY, STOP THIS GAME, SURRENDER and DREAM POLICE. Acoustic treatments of I Cant Take It & Tonight's It's You work well too. Buy this and realize this band is taken for granted, but they still rock out with a bevy of good songs in their collection.

The latest release from "the pride of Rockford" demonstrates (once again) what fans have known all along--Cheap Trick is the world's greatest live rock and roll band. This generous collection reflects the scope of the band's songwriting talent, ability to choose covers that fit, and absolute ownership of the stage. The sound is clean and more "hi-fi" than the group's "Music for Hangovers," which is one of the best live rock albums ever, but the sense of celebration that permeates "Silver" is infectious and makes this release seem like an event. That's appropriate, given the nature of the show documented here--a "homecoming" replete with special guests, additional instrumentation and orchestration, and the inclusion of talented friends and family members. From Bun E. Carlos's thunderous opening on "Ain't That A Shame" to Tom Petersson's wall-of-sound 12-string bass (his work on "I'm Losing You" hits your ears like a ton of bricks. Extra heavy bricks), from Robin Zander's peerless voice ("Time Will Let You Know," "The Flame," or "Voices" will stand as proof that there's no one better) to ringleader Rick Nielsen's great guitar work and undeniable rapport with the audience, this 2-disc set is loaded with elements that draw the listener into this very special show. One other note--as cool as it is that Slash, Billy Corgan, and Art Alexakis dropped by to take part in the festivities, none of these guests contributes anything that makes it a "better Cheap Trick performance." Billy Corgan's words of appreciation serve as the best guest moment, and it's cool to note the "age means nothing" aspect of how this band rocks after 25 years, especially in the presence of the aforementioned contemporary stars. Cheap Trick plans to release a DVD of the "Silver" show, and since we can't turn back time and head to Rockford, this is the next best thing. For now, however, this EXCELLENT CD will more than suffice. "Who D' King"? That's easy--Cheap Trick!

I am a huge Cheap Trick fan of many years but have never really dug either of their other live LP's "Budokan" or "Hangovers". But this is the live album worthy of the band. Absolutely cracking stuff. Much better selection of songs and the added orchestration gives it some extra oomph.

The highlights are the wicked version of "Stop This Game", the awesome "World's Greatest Lover" and the beautiful "Time Will Let You Know". Not forgeting wonderful surprises like the superb "The Flame", nasty "Woke Up With a Monster" and delicate acoustic flavoured version of "I Can't Take It".

This album is exceptionally good. Do yourself a favour and buy it now ! Forget Budokan...I never understood why that was such a hit.....Silver has a bit of everything great about Cheap Trick...their wild rockers, their dramatic Beatlesque productions and their subtle ballads.

Oh yeah...and great silver cardboard gatefold sleeve !

The lastest "CHEAP TRICK", titled 'Silver', Was from a concert, in there hometown of Rockford, Il., last Summer of 2000. The first time I saw the boys was in a bar, in Aurora Il.,in 1975. My friends and I first noticed Rick with his bowling shirt, shoes, and ballbag. Then the music started. We all took a liking to them from the get go, noticing, at the time, that we liked the music a lot, but hadn't ever heard any of the songs before, until they started playing "Ain't that a Shame".

On this new release, that, and many more of the songs, that the guys have preformed through the years, are here, as well as guest preformers on many of the other tracks. This well rehearsed concert certainly showed everyone, who had seen it, that it was a night to remember. 20 plus songs, done with the intial care that they had in mind, When they were writing them. A rare preformance of 'The Flame', in which Rick even seemed to enjoy playing for once, fully backed with beautiful strings, put a joyus conclusion, to a power pop set of timeless ballads that included a touching duet with Robin and his Daughter. Thats not to say that there wasn't any 'Rockin', that night! These boys have always stayed as close to there, first records vision, of playing music with kick ass backbone. No going through the motions, as many before them and after have done. They have always givin you and I our moneys worth, as you will find this most recent offering, will do also. You can catch this concert, on Direct TV; Ch. 103, Weekends for the month of FEB.

"Silver" is a collection of 29 songs from Cheap Trick's 25th Anniversary concert, held in Rockford, Illinois in 1999. For long time fans of the band, it stands alongside "Cheap Trick at Budokan-The Complete Concert" as a must have.

The collection includes most of Cheap Trick's better known songs and includes one song from each of the band's albums. The band receives some very capable assistance from a number of family members and friends, including Robin Zander's daughter Holland assisting her dad with vocals on a very touching rendition of "Time Will Let You Know" (including the Harlem High School choir). Rick Nielsen's son Daxx assists with percussion, and other Zander and Nielsen siblings play on various songs. A string section from the Rockford Symphony Orchestra adds to the punch of songs like "Dream Police" and my personal favorite, "Stop This Game". Guest stars include Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins on "Just Got Back" (featuring the Bun E. Carlos Drum Choir), Slash on "You're All Talk", Everclear's Art Alexakis on a version of the Beatles' "Day Tripper", and former bassist Jon Brant on "If You Want My Love".

Without exception, each song in this collection packs a whallop, even Cheap Trick's only chart topper "The Flame" (which has never been one of my favorites). Simply put...these guys were smokin', and they pulled out all the stops to put on a great show for the hometown crowd!

"Budokan" showed the world why Cheap Trick was one of the greatest live bands of all time. "Silver" shows the world that a quarter of a century later, they still are. Long live Cheap Trick!

Need to bump up the 3 star rating on this one. I have had this CD in my car player for over a year and listen to it every day. I think it is the best CD I ever heard. Not sure why the few mediocre reviews??

Made in USA in 2000, Serial# CTU-2001-1, Playing Time 129:45

Let me start by saying I'm not an un-conditional CT fan; I bought their first album when it came out because I was going to a KISS concert, and the opening act was CT.

I like many of their songs (I bought their albums ever since...), but many of their songs also leave me indifferent. I bought their previous live album, "Music For Hangovers", as a japanese import, before it got released in America (actually, I thought it wouldn't be released over here, even though the show was recorded in Chicago!)

While "MFH" only included tracks up to "Dream Police", this curret 2-disc set covers a much broader repertoire, which allows us to hear some material never recorded for posterity on a live album. The recording quality is fair, but the performances are fairly uneven, with or without the numerous guests.

I wouldn't recommend this to the CT un-initiated; to those of us that followed their roller-coaster career, it's an enjoyable experience: I'm sure you'll join in the "bula-bula"-fest of the drum-pounding "Who D'King" which closes this album!

How to describe this? First, I must say that I watched this show. It was a long journey from the Canary Islands to Rockford, but well worth. Simply, one of those things you can never forget for the rest of you life. If you were there, I don't need to say anymore. If you don't.... try to imagine, the best rock band of all time, a beautiful place, 15,000 fans from all over the world, a splendid night and music, music and more music. When I listen "Silver", all this memories come to my mind again. The complete concert is here for your pleasure: Raw power ("Woke Up With A Monster", "You're All Talk", "Just Got Back", "Day Tripper"), amazing acoustic ("I Can't Take It", "Take Me To The Top", "It All Comes Back To You", "Tonight It's You"), classic Trick songs better than ever ("Dream Police", "She's Tight", "Voices", "Ain't That A Shame"), surprises ("Time Will Let You Know", "World's Greatest Lover" by Rick, "I'm Losin' You"). Who needs more? Not me.... oh, not exactly, I can hardly wait for the DVD release of "Silver". Once again, thank you Cheap Trick for a night to remember and for all those years giving this wonderful collection of songs.

As one of those Cheap Trick fans that has weathered the 25 years of up and down records, labels, etc, "Silver" is a pure joy. Unlike "Music For Hangovers," "Silver" celebrates every album Cheap Trick has recorded, even with Rick Nielsen's kiss-off to the critics who lambasted "The Doctor" at the end of "Time Will Let You Know." Despite that little snippet of bitterness, there's a lot of love in the air for this album. Everyone from Billy Corgan to Slash to Art Alexakis to Nielsen's kids show up to pay their respects, and the band takes full advantage of the night to play like this was a club gig party instead of the massive outdoor show that it was.

Even better is that you get some of the songs you wish that Cheap Trick had on a live album before now, in full exuberant CT fashion. Like "Day Tripper," or "She's Tight." You also gotta dig the Rockford Symphony Orchestra putting the George Martin string section in for "Stop This Game." It's nice to see Cheap Trick in such fine form, with an audience this appreciative, giving something extra back to the fans. It might not be "At Budokan," but it's certainly a worthy addition to the history of live concert recordings.

Cheap Trick rocks the hometown park. I was there, the CD depicts the party well. A great CD to add to any collection!