Search - Ides of March :: Extended Versions

Outstanding live performance

Archiver | The Heartland | 10/12/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Here are the Ides recorded live in 2002 and sounding absolutely spectacular. Since the group reunited in the 1990s with all original members (and they still perform today), this is not some one-off reunion show, but the sound of a band playing every bit as well as they have at any point in their long career. Lead singer and guitarist Jim Peterik's vocals are brilliant, as is the performance of the entire band. The set includes songs that Peterik co-wrote for Survivor and .38 Special, along with the Ides' first single (the almost-top 40 "You Wouldn't Listen," with lead vocals shared by Peterik and Larry Millas), a driving longer version of "Vehicle" and a note-perfect "L.A. Goodbye" with stunning harmonies. If you're only a casual fan of the Ides, pick up this CD and hear a band 35+ years on that is still in its prime. You'll then want to search out the rest of the band's rich catalogue. Kudos for the great price, too."

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Karen L. Egolf | LaPorte,IN USA | 05/09/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love to hear songs that where recorded at concerts and this CD has some of the best.If you are looking for that feel good CD get Ides of March."