- Audio CD (May 18 2004)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: Import, Explicit Lyrics, Live
- Label: Warner Bros
- ASIN: B00020HEM0
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
Product Details
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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Careful | |||
| 2. Happier | |||
| 3. Red Oyster Cult | |||
| 4. Ramona | |||
| 5. Barrel Of A Gun | |||
| 6. (Nothing But) Flowers | |||
| 7. Come Downstairs And Say Hello | |||
| 8. Demons | |||
| 9. Amsterdam | |||
| 10. I Spy | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Careful (Acoustic Introduction) | |||
| 2. Fa Fa | |||
| 3. I Spy | |||
| 4. (Nothing But) Flowers | |||
| 5. Ramona | |||
| 6. Red Oyster Cult | |||
| 7. So Long | |||
| 8. Airport Song | |||
| 9. Backyard | |||
| 10. Happier | |||
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With a superb array of bonus features, in addition to a spectacular show recorded between two December nights last year, it is 2 1/2 hours long, and a welcome addition to the band's catalog.
The program is shot in documentary style, with the beginning of the band's day shown as they ride into Portland and stop at the headquarters of 98.9 WCLZ FM to perform "Careful," the second single from last year's sharp "Keep It Together" album.
After footage of excited fans waiting to enter the venue, a smooth transition into the show ensues. Throughout the concert, the fans remain enthusiastic and enthralled by the band, often singing along in unison.
Although during the actual performance, Guster makes their job seem effortless, there is plenty of footage interwoven throughout the DVD that displays the reality that this is not so. Stressing over various aspects of the live performance, the band's perfectionist attitude ultimately pays off.
After opening to the ecstatic audience with "Fa Fa," from 1999's "Lost and Gone Forever," the band keeps the magic going for the next 17 songs. The razor-edged "Airport Song" and the dark "Red Oyster Cult" blend wonderfully with more comfortable material, such as "Backyard" or the tongue-in-cheek "(Nothing But) Flowers."
Throughout the setlist, the band never loses its footing. The only true downside of the release -- aside from the fact that the CD, while excellent, contains not enough songs from the DVD -- is that only one song, "Mona Lisa," is included from their first major-label album "Parachute." A gem of a debut, its presence is missed.
The bonus features included are generous and just as enjoyable as the concert. "Dave Yonkman's Week With Guster," a lengthy documentary, showcases the personalities of each member of the band -- and gives a great deal of insight into their daily lives, as well as their history as a band and as friends.
A few minutes where the viewer gets to "meet" Joe Pisapia, Guster's unofficial fourth member as of last year (who is declared official during the concert) and the awesome videos for "Careful" and "Amsterdam" are treats that make this package a must buy.