Aerosmith

A Little South Of Sanity

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(10/10)
For the true Aerohead, this one has it all. The compilation is very reminiscent of a real concert set list and the sound (which needs to be played LOUD for real appreciation) is great. If you like "What It Takes," you have to have this live version. Even if Steven does sing the wrong lyrics in a couple of places (although creative lyric rearrangement is very much in character), his voice is fabulous here and he can hit notes I bet Mick Jagger and Robert Plant haven't even seen on paper let alone hit in fifteen years. Guitar geniuses Joe, Brad and Tom have never sounded better and Joey Kramer on drums has no competition whatsoever. "Walk This Way" is funky and fun and this live version of "Crazy" is way better than the original. My only disappointment was that they did not include a live version of any of the "Nine Lives" material but I'm sure that has to do with the terms of their agreement with Geffen for this album (keep your fingers crossed for a live Columbia record with all the new stuff coming out of this current tour!) All in all, this is an awesome album and should be in anyone's collection, Aerohead or not.

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