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What a disappointment

Brian D. Horwitz | Norwood, MA United States | 12/15/2003

(1 out of 5 stars)

"If you are like me and your first (and only) Billy McLaughlin disc is one of his instrumental CDs, do not go any further with this one. I own Fingerdance and think it is a pretty great fingerpicking showcase. I read the 2 reviews on this page and thought a live disc might be something worth checking out. Well, I was wrong. Why didn't either of the reviewers say anything about the horribly boring singing with quite banal lyrics? Someone bought it for me from my wishlist, and when I put it in my cd player yesterday I couldn't have been more disappointed to hear singing throughout the whole cd. Not only that, but half of it is religious garbage. There are few parts where he gets to showcase his talents. Most of the time it sounds like a Sting concert gone horribly wrong, with Kenny G sitting in during the 'jam' parts.Do yourself a favor. Save your money. Don't be disappointed. Go get something by Don Ross or Adrian Legg instead.Ugh."

Billy Mac at his best!

Z. Thompson | St. Paul, MN USA | 05/07/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a fantastic album. Billy's awesome guitar work surrounded by many excellent other musicians make this CD a must-have. The first track "By My Spirit" is amazing, and "People Get Ready" is a fabulous showcase of Billy and his band at their best. I highly recommend picking this recording up. It's one of the best live concerts I've ever heard (and have ever been to)."