Audio CD review:
Wind & Fire Earth - Live in Rio

Wind & Fire Earth - Live in Rio

Band: Wind & Fire Earth Title: Live in Rio Rating: Release Date: 14 January, 2003 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Dialog 2: Rock That! 3: In The Stone 4: Serpentine Fire 5: Fantasy 6: Can't Let Go 7: Get Away 8: Brazilian Rhyme 9: Magic Mind 10: Runnin' 11: After The Love Is Gone 12: Rio After Dark 13: Got To Get You Into My Life 14: Boogie Wonderland 15: September

Customer Reviews EWF - Live in Rio The sound quality is not very good, and it just seems too loud. I am a huge EWF fan and have been as far back as I can remember, but I was somewhat disappointed in this album. Like all you can hear is the crowd screaming and not the music and lyrics. It has great songs on it if one could just hear the music and not people screaming and clapping. . You'll never know how good they were Maurice still sings with the group, Philip is the lead on tour, Verdine is still crazy, and Ralph still brings it together. Earth Wind and Fire are still around. This album, released in 2002, reminds longtime fans of how well EWF performed live. This group really knew hot to perform at a level that far exceeded what you heard on vinyl. The best portions of the CD are those when the band is absolutely jamming like in "Getaway" and "Rock That". One of the biggest surprises was the reworking of "Serpentine Fire". At first I didn't dig it, but after the 2nd and 3rd listen, it became my second favorite behind "Getaway. " I must say, it was great to hear "September" live, and hear the crowd really respond to it. It's a great song. This is must-buy for a collector, and for a starter, I dont' think you can appreciate it unless you have delved into the catalogue of music (avoid the compliations and get the original albums/cds so you can see how it was all put together. It's something special. ). This is clearly the second greatest live album by EWF behind Gratitude. . No Other Band Has This Much Power! You can feel the joy in this performance. The first time I heard this CD, I was immediately hooked! To truly appreciate this show, you've gotta listen to it on a good Digital Audio System. It's so powerful, it moves me emotionally!!! Earth, Wind & Fire's music and The Phenix Horns have always touched my heart. I want to meet Maurice White one day, give him a big hug and thank him personally for sharing his gift of EWF with me and the entire world!!!! My eyes are tearing up already!!! . . You can see a complete list of all Wind & Fire Earth discography, or go back to the Wind & Fire Earth tabs