Audio CD review:
Whitesnake - Live In The Heart Of The City

Whitesnake - Live In The Heart Of The City

Band: Whitesnake Title: Live In The Heart Of The City Rating: Release Date: 1998-06-30 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Come On 2: Sweet Talker 3: Walking In The Shadows Of The Blues 4: Love Hunter 5: Fool For Your Loving 6: Ain't Gonna Cry No More 7: Ready 'An Willing 8: Take Me With You 9: Might Just Take Your Life 10: Lie Down 11: Ain't No Love In Heart Of The City

This is Whitesnake! Whitesnake used to be a clssic hard-rock, blues band, and this is a fine example of the kind of material they put out in their heyday. It's sad that most people have no idea that Whitesnake used to be such a great band, and are only aware of the pop material they put out in the late 80s. This is the classic line-up (Coverdale, Lord, Pace, Murray, Marsden, and Moody), and features some of their best songs--"Fool for your loving", "Ain't gonna cry no more today", "Love Hunter", "Take me with you", and others. It goes without saying that you have a great combination here, with Pace's very under-rate drumming, and Lord's powerful keyboard playing. Marsden and Moody make a great guitar team, with some scorching solos throughout this great live concert compilation. If you like classic Deep Purple, or want to hear what Whitesnake was like in their absolute peak, you owe it to yourself to check this one out. You won't be disappointed. Great Early Live Whitesnake Album There are spots here that venture into SPINAL TAP territory, but overall, it's a great album, and I'd rather hear this one than the 1987 album anytime. LIVE IN THE HEART OF THE CITY is a great early live recording from the days when Whitesnake were an English metal answer to Southern rock- raw and honest, yet melodic. Phenomenal Music - WHERE'S THE REST OF IT?!? Of course Coverdale's vocals smoke. . and the version of 'Fool For Your Loving' included here is my favorite. 'Ain't No Love In the Heart of the City' is an awesom cross between melancholy blues and metal. But 3 songs from the 11/23/78 Hammersmith show are not on this CD. Go for the CD with 13 tracks. It still leaves off one version of 'Come On' that was on the original double lp set (and the strongest version, at that) but it is more complete than this one. I'm waiting for the double CD reissue with bonus tracks- hint hint!!! March 20, 2007 UPDATE! The 2 CD version is out. No bonus tracks, but at least all of the original tracks. My favorite Whitesnake release ever!. Whitesnake Alive & Well, Baby! A live Whitesnake album without "Here I Go Again" on it? Is this a misprint? I know all about Mr. I bought this album with very little by way of expectations. Coverdale's history, both with Deep Purple and beyond. I had no idea this live album was recorded before they enjoyed the huge success they did in the mid 80's. But, I do want to make a remark here. Producing a song that people like is not "selling out. " I'm getting really tired of hearing such a blanket statement. Selling out is going from being a hard rock band to being a pathetic pop band and changing the songs you already wrote to fit your pop turn, see Bon Jovi in 2003. But, the idea that a good rock album is only a real album if it's an import is pathetic. Some bands, like Whitesnake, received air play because they made good music that people wanted to hear and could relate to. So, put that "sell out" line away because it does not apply to Whitesnake. This is a good album even without material that the mainstream wasn't fortunate enough to know. I love David Coverdale's voice, though. It had that blues sound that all real rockers love and the party sound for live concert. Basically, you feel the emotion in every note. That's why I surround myself in Mr. Coverdale's music. He's a rock God. Whitesnake music runs through my veins. I'm 22 years old. This album was recorded before I was born. Tell me something, does this prove to you that true rock and roll, when performed right, can stand the test of time? I think so. So, take my word for it and check it out. You'll be glad you did!. An underrated classic. This live disk captures them at the pinnacle of their earlier period; and one regrets only that there is not a domestic release to pull the retail price down. When Whitesnake attained super-group status, something was lost. Still, it's worth the money. You can see a complete list of all Whitesnake discography, or go back to the Whitesnake tabs