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Stark Naked & Absolutely Live

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This is one of the best 3 Live CD's I've ever listened to...
* Songs of faith and devotion - DM
* 101 - DM
* Stark Naked - Alphaville
It doesn't matter what's the position in this list...
One of the almost unknown awsome bands in the world, the best male voice (Marian Gold)and incredible songs !! Thank God I have all their official CD's.
Please listen to the hidden track, the best of this CD.

While offering just a sampling of AVs vast library of songs, this live compilation is superb. Mixed superbly with outstanding sound quality and a clear distinction between crowd and band, Stark Naked is a perfect companion piece to those lucky enough to have purchased the 8 CD Dreamscapes collection. For those who haven't, this offers a wonderful insight into Marion Gold's vocal beauty and stage presence. The addition of a much-needed live version of Apollo (easily the CDs best track) makes it more than worth the price. This is a highly needed CD for any fan of intelligent techno and a MUST for any Alphaville fan.

Absolutely brilliant! The feeling I got when I listened to this album was the same as the amazement and wonder I felt when I first listened to "Forever Young" in 1984. Definitely worth buying, even if you're not an Alphaville fan!

I watched them live, I met them backstage and they're great! Apart from being a really cool bunch of guys, they play excellent music too. Being a avid Alphaville fan, it comes as no surprise that I would rate this live album so highly. A bit different from their actual CD music but never the less a really different experience. For all it's worth, I never take this one out of my car...

I have been checking every record store for years looking for a new record from Alphaville. Just when I thought they were finished I found Stark Naked. This CD is incredible and the best ever produced by them. Just buy this gem that most people don't even know that exist.

Best Live Cd that I own and the hidden track is the highlight. A must own!!!

We know that ALPHAVILLE have mastered their unique synth sound in the studio, BUT this amazing collection showcases the band's talent and creativity in a brand new way. Urgent vocals and killer music make this live experience a MUST!!!

Por años los seguidores de Alphaville hemos querido oir un album en vivo, y he aqui este CD. Pasaron muy bien la prueba.

El playlist me pareció seleccionado, y la voz de Marian Gold en vivo le dio cierto aire mas dramático y personal a sus canciones. Claro, no faltarian "forever young" y "dance with me " las obligatorias en toda recopilacion de Alphaville, al fin y al cabo estas dos canciones los lanzaron al estrellato. Las demás canciones de este CD son tomadas de los ultimos albumes, "prostitute" y "salvation" el inicio del concierto se vuelve muy energico y positivo, la mitad se envuelve relajante con oir "flame", y el final se enciende con canciones de "prostitute"; luego de un espacio en blanco de 2 min aparece repentinamente la version de dance with me en piano, un final perfecto para un concierto de ellos.

Recomendado para continuar la coleccion de los chicos alemanes. Es buena idea tambien tener los CDs anteriores para saber como tocan en vivo y en estudio.

Although they already released one live album as part of their 8 CD's 'Dreamscapes' collection, you'll notice they played some of the same songs with different style. 'Sounds like a Melody' was played like 'Next Generation' (CD3), without the reggae style in the previous live album. 'Monkey in the moon' was more similar to the original version. They also included 'Cosmopolitician' (probably is the best song along with 'Apollo'). But, without any doubt, 'Apollo' is the best song at all: it has really feelings inside. 'Jerusalem' sounds slightly different, but remains great, and 'Wishful Thinking' was played like the techno-version in the CD single. This album was more focused on playing 'Prostitute' and 'Salvation' CD songs, even they played some really outstanding melodies like 'Forever Young'. Get 'Salvation' and 'Prostitute' first, in order to have a better appreciation of their live-style.

As the other reviewers I am a fan of Alphaville, yes the energy of this music is amazing, it refers to the feeling that in the 80's everything was still possible. A DVD of this concert was realized, 2500 exemplars were produced, and I am the lucky one to own one. It is the same experience but at the square. You should see the public of young people of Salt Lake City discovering the band, most of them were probably just born when Alphaville started to sing. If I would have known I would have joined! Definitely the best live album ever!