| | Be-Bop Deluxe Live! In The Air Age CD Be-Bop Deluxe Discography of CDs
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Recorded in 1977, LIVE! IN THE AIR AGE draws most of its set list from the previous year's SUNBURST FINISH. It's clear that Be-Bop Deluxe is invigorated by the concert setting, charging through vibrant renditions of its songs and providing far more instrumental muscle and improvisation than on the studio versions. While the British prog-rock band offers up an energetic version of its single "Ships in the Night," it truly shines when allowing frontman/guitarist Bill Nelson and keyboardist Andrew Clark to stretch out, most notably on the chiming "Life in the Air Age" and the soaring "Blazing Apostles." One of those rare live albums that stands on its own merits, LIVE! IN THE AIR AGE is the sound of an inventive ensemble in top form.
Originally released on white vinyl as a double set in which one disc was an LP while the other was a 12" EP, Live! In the Air Age is an impressive testament to one of prog rock's more interesting bands. Bandleader Bill Nelson is better known for his solo work of the '80s and on, but prior to that he was a burgeoning guitar hero with a blazing style and a talented bunch of players backing him up. Live! In the Air Age touches on a variety of concert highlights, including the sarcastic "Fair Exchange," the leisurely "Adventures in a Yorkshire Landscape," and the monolithic instrumental version of "Shine," which was originally a much shorter and far less monolithic B-side. The version of "Shine" included here, however (and originally one side of the vinyl 12"), allows Nelson to enjoy a guitar workout that leans toward something other than rock. Overall, an extremely enjoyable live album that never feels like a rehash of the studio material. [The 2004 edition includes bonus tracks.] ~ Steven E. McDonald
Following a long American tour, the band decided to record some of their UK concerts so took a Recording studio on the road and ended up with the live album "Live! In The Air Age". The album was originally released on double white vinyl, with one record being the LP and the other a 12” EP. The album includes a number of concert highlights such as the sarcastic Fair Exchange, the leisurely Adventures in a Yorkshire Landscape, and the monolithic instrumental version of "Shine", which was originally a much shorter and far less monolithic B-side.
Be Bop Deluxe: Bill Nelson (vocals, electric guitar); Andrew Clark (vocals, keyboards); Charlie Tumahai (vocals, bass guitar, percussion); Simon Fox (drums). Live! In The Air Age Music Be-Bop Deluxe Live! In The Air Age Songs | 1. | Life in the Air Age |
| 2. | Ships in the Night |
| 3. | Piece of Mine |
| 4. | Fair Exchange |
| 5. | Mill Street Junction |
| 6. | Adventures in a Yorkshire Landscape |
| 7. | Blazing Apostles |
| 8. | Shine - (bonus tracks) |
| 9. | Sister Seagull - (bonus tracks) |
| 10. | Maid in Heaven - (bonus tracks) |
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Excellent Album!
excellence par non
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