Ain't That a Shame - Cheap Trick, Bartholomew, Dave
I Want You to Want Me
Surrender
Goodnight
Clock Strikes Ten
Within months of the U.S. release of Budokan, originally intended only for the Japanese fans who'd made them superstars half a world away, tongue-in-cheek rockers Cheap Trick went from opening American arena shows to headl... more »ining them. Rather than remaining eternal could-haves, metallic pop nuggets such as "I Want You to Want Me" and "Surrender" instead became radio mainstays in these versions. --Rickey Wright« less
Within months of the U.S. release of Budokan, originally intended only for the Japanese fans who'd made them superstars half a world away, tongue-in-cheek rockers Cheap Trick went from opening American arena shows to headlining them. Rather than remaining eternal could-haves, metallic pop nuggets such as "I Want You to Want Me" and "Surrender" instead became radio mainstays in these versions. --Rickey Wright
"You should see Cheap Trick in concert, awesome band. This release is what we originally had prior to the whole Budokan concert being released later. I don't have the whole concert cd but I would recommend it based upon what I have heard. This release has most of the high points and more popular songs from the concert. "Ain't That Ashame" with the intro is worth the price alone as this has become an opening song during some Cheap Trick shows. Energy is high from start to finish, highly recommended for any rock fan."
The best power-pop album ever
TimothyFarrell22 | Massachusetts | 01/16/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Catchy yet 100% rock 'n' roll. One of my personal favorite albums which I own on vynil. I know this is the majority opinion, but I've got to say that "Surrendor" is the best song on the album, and one of the best songs ever. Cheap Trick's live recordings always sounded much, much, much better than their studio recordings. One of the best albums to dance to."
Live Rock N' Roll At Its Best-A Must-Have To Your Record Col
John Q. Public Roadblock | Franklin Park, IL USA | 05/28/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is simply live rock n' roll at its best on record. No other live recording even comes close to this. This is a must-have in your record collection even if you're not a Cheap Trick fan. This is also the best album that the band recorded. They sounded better on stage than in the studio."
There is Rock, There is Live Rock, and .. ...then.....There
Darrin K | Gold Coast, Australia | 06/21/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Love your Rock?
Like it Real?
Like it Pure?
Like it Live?
Like it Loud?
Like it Energetic?
Want to feel like like you are there?
This is the album for you.
No option for 6 star. ?
This is the best live album of all time by a country mile and it showcases Rock Music for all it is and all it should be. It is about the music, the songs , the band ( and yes, these guys are a team, a band, and a real fusion of talents that total to more than the sum of the individual components). The year was 1978, a shocking year for music really (except for Blondie and others that saved the day) but Cheap Trick stands the course, not bowing to disco or quiet ballads that ruled the radiowaves.
Its an album that brings the roots of rock classics( Fats Domino Cover, Aint That a Shame) into the present and they set the course for Arena Rockers of the upcoming 80s decade.
'On the drums...Mr Ben 'E' Carlos', .. true history in the making.
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Don't hesitate - buy it!!
Jon Jasper | Kennebunk, ME USA | 08/13/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"No doubt most of us old enough to have purchased vinyl records when they were the primary media choice for music have more than few old albums we're a tad embarrassed to admit to owning. Given their post-"Budokan" efforts, Cheap Trick could fall into that "hey- I was only nine" excuses category. Not this one. Cheap Tricks best album effort ever, there's no embarrassment here. Catchy, bristling with energy, this album rocks! I play my music loud in the car. When Surrender plays, I always get someone yelling "Whoo!! Cheap Trick!!" or a thumbs up from someone who can hear it. This and Prince's "Purple Rain" are the only albums I've purchased in all three major formats (vinyl, cassette tape and CD)."