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Live [Import, Live]

Built to Spill (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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1. The Plan
2. Randy Described Eternity
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4. Virginia Reel Around The Fountain
5. Cortez The Killer
6. Car
7. Singing Sores Make Perfect Swords
8. I Would Hurt A Fly
9. Broken Chairs

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While additional guitarists Brett Nelson of Caustic Resin and Jim Roth of the Delusions pop up in a couple of tracks on Built to Spill's Live, the person most responsible for the extra-crispy sound is Phil Eck. He produced the Idaho-based trio's last two albums, the critically acclaimed Keep It Like a Secret and Perfect from Now On, and here he mans the soundboard to make sure the band's dynamic combination of the intimate and the explosive comes through just right. Live is one of the shinier sounding in-concert documents in recent memory, sounding (at times) more like a polished studio project rather than a collection of live cuts. This works in the group's favor, especially during psychedelic moments such as "I Would Hurt a Fly." Live won't stem the fanatical bootlegging and tape trading among devout fans, but it's a fine sonic souvenir of alt-rock's quirkiest power-pop-'n'-jam band. --Jason Josephes

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5.0 out of 5 stars A guitar hero celebrates his craft! April 29 2004
By Scott Fendley
Format:Audio CD
Doug Martsch is a true guitar hero. While he operates out of the mainstream, he is an accomplished and powerful player, and most "classic" rock fans would enjoy this if given a chance. The songwriting is excellent, as always, and the live setting really makes the sound even more powerful than in studio. Buy it for the people who just listen to the same songs over and over, and they'll be converted!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A guitar masterpiece Dec 5 2003
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I'd give it 4.5 if I could. This was the album that got me started on BTS about 2 years ago, so I agree with the people saying this is a good way to get introduced to the band. This album, more than any other I've heard from BTS (or probably anyone, for that matter) has absolutely amazing guitar work.
The two 19 minute tracks are excellent. The meandering guitar on Cortez the Killer is pretty good (and that's the best Neil Young impression I've heard), but the real jewel is Broken Chairs, with its awesome buildups and creshendos.
The Plan, Randy..., Stop the Show, and Car are all significantly better live, as the guitar is allowed to stand out more. And Virginia Reel is amazing. The guitar on that one soars. Seriously, with that song I put on the headphones, close my eyes, and imagine soaring through the clouds.

So overall, this album is really special. If not for Singing Sores, which lacked the interesting guitar work found everywhere else, and Hurt a Fly, which was the exception by being better in the studio version, this would definitely be a perfect album.
If you love great guitar, you really should own this.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Is It Live Or Jane's Addiction? July 31 2002
By The Orange Duke
Format:Audio CD
Built to spill sounds a lot like Jane's Addiction, a bit too much, really. They are loud, they are screechy, they are grating. If you like this sort of wailing hard alternative, why not stick with the innovator? Leave the imatator to rot.
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Most recent customer reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the best live album ever.
Words cannot encapsule the fluidity, depth and finesse that characterise this album.

With two songs that stretch to near 20 minutes each (including a perfect reading of Neil... Read more

Published on Oct 5 2001 by G. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars Great live cd
I was a little disappointed with the song selection of this album, as they didn't really choose my favorite songs. However, the covers are what make this album pretty darn cool. Read more
Published on Feb 21 2001 by Walter Chen
5.0 out of 5 stars Built to Spill at their best
I personally have never seen them live, but this cd is amazing! If you just go by the music itself the cd is near perfect. Read more
Published on Feb 13 2001 by "player31"
5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely amazing
This is one of the few real examples of a good live record. The energy, emotion and just plain badass riffs make this record a joy to have and own. Read more
Published on Dec 3 2000 by randy reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars BTS
I've always wanted to see BTS live, but they never play in my area. I knew they must be awesome live, and now I know. The whole cd is awesome. Read more
Published on Sep 24 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Live Album In Ages
Although the studio albums have their moments, Built To Spill are one of those groups that really light up as a live act, something which "Live" documents flawlessly... Read more
Published on Sep 10 2000 by Michael Topper
4.0 out of 5 stars kudos to built to spill
In my humble opinion, Built to Spill has been the most talented band out there for the past several years. Read more
Published on Sep 9 2000 by s. nicholas
4.0 out of 5 stars my description of the music
to me, its sounds like 55% Radiohead, 15% neil young, and 30% pixies. no combination could be any more original. Read more
Published on Aug 18 2000 by J. T. Austen
4.0 out of 5 stars Good performances, great sound
I've seen Built To Spill a few times, in large and small venues that had one thing in common - the acoustics and the sound mix were pretty bad. Read more
Published on Aug 1 2000 by Jeremy York
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
cortez the killer is an 18 minute long track. it is a great song and completely worth the price of the album alone.
Published on Jun 28 2000 by Brendan
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