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Bonnie Raitt - Road Tested Audio CD

A fair review of the Bonnie Raitt "Road Tested" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Bonnie Raitt reviews here, or go back to the Bonnie Raitt tabs.

Bonnie Raitt Band: Bonnie Raitt
Title: Road Tested
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Release Date: 1995-11-07
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Thing Called Love 2: Three Time Loser 3: Love Letter 4: Never Make Your Move Too Soon 5: Something to Talk About 6: Matters of the Heart 7: Shake a Little 8: Have a Heart 9: Love Me Like a Man 10: Kokomo Medley 11: Louise 12: Dimming of the Day 13: Longing in Their Hearts 14: Come to Me 15: Love Sneakin' up on You 16: Burning Down the House 17: I Can't Make You Love Me 18: Feeling of Falling 19: I Believe I'm in Love with You 20: Rock Steady 21: My Opening Farewell 22: Angel from Montgomery

live better
I always heard that this cd was excellent & it is, but due to age the sound quality is lacking compared to more recent studio albums. I have always liked her music, but never got to see her live. I've always heard she's better live - they're probably right, but I wish they would remaster this so I could accurately judge. .


GREAT!! GREAT!! GREAT!!
I expected to like two or three songs. I first bought this CD set sometime in '96 or '97. However, there are no bad songs on either CD. I never touch the skip button when these CD's are in my player.

During a move I somehow lost my CD's. I like this CD set so much that I am purchasing it for the 2nd time. .


Possibly the best song ever
I certainly think so. "Angel From Montgomery" may be the best live performance ever recorded. Even after years of owning this record this song still stops me in my tracks and makes me listen intently. There's always more to hear. Love it.


Sounds like it was made for video


This is from a 1995 concert that was staged to be filmed. GET THE DVD INSTEAD. The total time is 105 minutes. You can get this on DVD instead, which I would recommend.

This CD sounds like it is ripped right from a video. There is just something about it, with the dynamic range and the way it is mixed. When I first played it on my stereo, I kept involuntarliy looking over at my TV, expecting to see some video.

Overall, it is a nice peformance from Bonnie Raitt, but it isn't the best one I have heard. It is better than the one released in 2006. However, I have heard other radio shows and CD's that are better, but for some reason currently aren't officially available.

One of the problems with this show and her latest live CD's is that they try too hard to come up with polished product. So, all the hits are here, but they are done too close to the studio versions. She doesn't open up like when she isn't under the pressure to create a video.

The other problem is too many guest stars. People always go nuts when there are famous guest stars on these videos. Sometimes there are magic moments. But usually, they are just a distraction. These guest stars do not practice with the band, don't really know the songs and just go through the motions. I would rather hear more of Bonnie Raitt than some inferior performance by Bryan Adams.

In spite of the sound quality and some stale moments, this is still a very nice CD and I would recommend it to anyone who likes any of Raitt's songs.


a superb show with superb guests
She gets help here from Ruth and Charles Brown, Bruce Hornsby, and Jackson Browne. I won't say much about the content, as others have covered that subject well. The band is completely tuned into these songs -- everything is right on cue, sympathetic to Bonnie's vocals and solos. Slammin'!!

True, Bonnie doesn't sing classic blues on this album. She filters it through the rock and pop genre. So what? Anyone who can't hear the blues in her slide guitar is just constipated.

I own both the CD and the video version on laserdisc. The CD set is very reasonably priced if you buy it used, but you might do well to consider buying the DVD to get all the visual excitement too.

I've seen Bonnie live once. She is a professional. She is a natural live performer. Arguably these live takes are better than the album versions. I think she thrives on an audience. If you like Bonnie Raitt, above all don't miss *this* album. It may be her best, in addition to being one of the best live albums I've ever seen/heard on film. .


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