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Live At Piedmont Park  Hear it Now

RS: 2of 5 Stars Average User Rating: 4.5of 5 Stars

2007

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For Dave Matthews fans, live recordings don't capture the full spectrum of the concert experience, particularly the preshow tailgate, a long-standing ritual that's crucial: The consumption of recreational comestibles helps transform DMB's jammed-out folk-pop tunes at least as much as the band's estimable chops. You may want to stage your own tailgate before spinning this three-disc set, recorded in Atlanta last summer. The band comes across as a little bored, leaning on a set list that's heavy on fan favorites ("Two Step," "Don't Drink the Water"), while the few newish songs — the noodly "Corn Bread" and the dirge-y "Eh Hee" — sound in need of more road-testing. Even the guest appearances from Warren Haynes and Gregg Allman on the Allman Brothers' "Melissa" don't lift things much. But a trifecta of horn-heavy rave-ups toward the end brings the heat: "Too Much," "Warehouse" and "Stay," which rocks plenty even without the gospel choir. Still, this holiday-timed product marks the seventh official live release from the band. And if you've got one of the previous six, you've heard it all before.

KEVIN O'DONNELL

(Posted: Dec 13, 2007)

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wicks writes:

5of 5 Stars


For O'Donnell (whoever the fuck you are) to say that Warren Haynes and Gregg Allman don't lift things up much is ridiculous...they were spectacular as always and even more so in their element and surrounded by superb artistry...a fantastic show...it's been way too long since we've had a DVD from DMB and I for one fucking loved it!

May 6, 2008 20:31:22

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hendrix1fan writes:

5of 5 Stars


dave matthews band is one of the best bands ever

Dec 28, 2007 07:23:43

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SleepEmnky writes:

4of 5 Stars


Buy and enjoy, a great show for an awesome cause not to mention Greg Allman is on it, oh yea and that Warren Hanes guy, kinda they would have traded him for Derek or Oteil though.

Dec 17, 2007 18:55:26

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