Live at Red Rocks 8.15.95 [LIVE]

Dave Matthews Band

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 28, 1997)
• Original Release Date: October 28, 1997
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Live
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000002X4Y
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (203 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,305 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Like a lot of his jam-band compatriots, Dave Matthews's personality can come off as muted in the studio, but really spreads out live--which makes this a must-have for fans who don't already have the bootleg, or nineteen more from the same period. But absent a hits sampler, Live at Red Rocks could also be the best Matthews album for more tentative listeners. It draws heavily from the Under the Table and Dreaming material, as well as from the then-upcoming Crash. "All Along the Watchtower," previously only available on an indie EP, ends the set. --Gavin McNett

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The spark that started the fire..., June 5, 2001

By	Egyptienne (Toledo, OH) - See all my reviews

Who knew that live CDs could be this delicious? I don't think even Dave could've predicted what an impact he would make through his concerts. But Live at Red Rocks is a legendary performance that was the spark that started the fire for me. You cannot help but catch the fever of wanting to see DMB live after you listen to this CD. This is what people go crazy over. If you don't understand the DMB phenomenon, listen to this with it turned up all the way...listening to this CD live gives me chills. I feel like I am there.

The appeal of this CD lies in its personality. Dave and Crew are not your typical "sing off the CD" band. They add their own twists, their own quirks, and their own idiosyncracies. That is why people travel the country over to see them: no two performances are ever alike. I'd like to see Britney Spears and NSYNC compare to that.

Have you ever thought about becoming a DMB fan (if you're not, I know the numbers are slimming!)? Then get this live album. You will be convinced of the talent, creativity, and sheer bliss the band puts into every song. And then you will be hooked. Don't say I didn't warn you!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Doesn't Get Much Better Than This!!!, August 4, 1999

By	Bob Rosser (Mesa, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

I really can't add much that hasn't already been said in the numerous 5-star reviews here. I have also seen Dave and Band live and they just blow me away!!! My "official" introduction to this band was hearing the beginning of the live version of "Seek Up" from this set at a friends house (before it got too far into it someone changed the CD!). I have since purchased all the Dave I can get my hands on! The live versions of "Seek UP", "Two Step", "Rhyme and Reason (One of my all time favorites)", "Typical Situation", and "Lie In Our Graves" are amazing. The only thing this set is missing is a live version of "#41" (which they did play at the show I saw!). Carter Beauford has left many drummer friends of mine drooling, and the rest of the band is equally amazing (especially some of the stuff Dave does on guitar while singing!). A Great introduction to a band that knows how to play live as well as a necessary addition to any DMB fan's collection!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Red Rocks vs. Live in Chicago, June 22, 2003

By A Customer

There have been 182 reviews so I'm sure a lot has been said. However, let me just say that if you're deciding between Red Rocks and Live in Chicago, Red Rocks has a rough, fresh, energy-packed feel with exellent versions of Nancies, Warehouse, Seek Up, Ants Marching, Watchtower, and Typical Situation, however, Chicago is many times more full, mind-blowing, and professional. While it doesn't have the same "freshness" as Red Rocks, it's simply amazing and does much, much more justice to Tim Reynolds, and come to think about it, all of the members of the Dave Matthews Band. Also, Red Rocks (1995) is much more weighted on Under the Table and Dreaming and some early versions of Crash songs, while Live in Chicago (1998) has a whole lot of Before These Crowded Streets with only two songs from Under the Table. This contributes to the different moods of the two CDs. When comparing the Red Rocks version of Lie in Our Graves to the Chicago version (the only song that appears on both albums with the exception of Watchtower), the Red Rocks version seems weak and immature, while the Chicago vesion is absolutely breathtaking. To wrap things up, both are fantasic CDs (it's DMB, after all), and you really should buy both, however if you want that unmistakable early DMB sound, go for Red Rocks, and if you want a more "evolved" and powerful DMB sound or if you want more Tim, then go for Live in Chicago. All right, that's what I have to say (I think), hope it helps somebody a little.

By the way, if you are interested in hearing two amazing accoustic guitarists playing absolute masterpieces of songs, then click yourself away from this and go to Live at Luther College; it's what started it all, for me. Okay, that's it, I'm done. Goodbye.