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Live! Beg Borrow & Steal: October 31, 1981 Whiskey A Go Go
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Live! Beg Borrow & Steal: October 31, 1981 Whiskey A Go Go
Genres: Pop, Rock
 
Live! Beg, Borrow & Steal showcases the PLIMSOULS at the height of their power, tearing the roof off and on the verge of starting a riot on the old — Sunset Strip. Recorded on a multi-track at the Whisky A Go Go on Octo...  more »

     
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All Artists: Plimsouls
Title: Live! Beg Borrow & Steal: October 31, 1981 Whiskey A Go Go
Members Wishing: 6
Total Copies: 0
Label: Alive Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2010
Re-Release Date: 2/23/2010
Genres: Pop, Rock
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 095081010529

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Live! Beg, Borrow & Steal showcases the PLIMSOULS at the height of their power, tearing the roof off and on the verge of starting a riot on the old
Sunset Strip. Recorded on a multi-track at the Whisky A Go Go on October 31, 1981, this previously unreleased
18 song live album includes many of the PLIMSOULS classics as well as plenty of surprises. It has been stunningly remastered, features previously unpublished and gorgeous photos by photographer Bob Matheu. Includes 2 songs with guest appearance by the FLESHTONES. This is a must have for fans of the band, and rock n' roll lovers everywhere.

Formed in 1978 by Peter Case (vocals, guitar) following his departure from the NERVES and the BREAKAWAYS, with Louie Ramirez (drums), Dave Pahoa (bass), and Eddie Muñoz (guitar), the PLIMSOULS effectively blended roots, British Invasion and garage rock into one unique soul-punk, garage-pop combo. ''They boasted a soulful front man and gifted songwriter in Peter Case; a brittle, unconventional lead guitarist in Eddie Muñoz; and a gutsy, power-packed rhythm section in bassist
Dave Pahoa and drummer Lou Ramirez. The 'Souls didn't just replicate the cliches of power pop, as so many
others did - they, and especially Case, were intent on putting their own imprint on the rock and R&B styles
they derived their sound from. Their keen originality and their 'let's-rock' attitude removed them from the run of
the mill. Despite the misguided notions of observers intent upon categorization, the PLIMSOULS were
always their own men.'' - Chris Morris
 

CD Reviews

L.A. rock `n' roll at the height of its 1981 power
hyperbolium | Earth, USA | 02/23/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Alive Records seems to be on a mission to get all of Peter Case's early material into circulation. They issued the first official CD of the Nerves EP (with bonus tracks!), a live Nerves LP, Case's post-Nerves hook-up with Paul Collins in the Breakaways, and now this supercharged live show by the Plimsouls. Already one of L.A.'s most potent rock `n' roll bands, the Plimsouls hit a sixth gear when they played live. Fans have previously enjoyed another live set on One Night in America, and though the audio seems slightly more compressed on this October 1981 recording, the performance is a few degrees hotter. Peter Case sings with a ragged, full-throated soulfulness that's urged along by Dave Pahoa and Lou Ramierez's rhythms and goosed by Eddie Munoz's electric guitar riffs.



The Plimsouls were a non-stop live act. They launch from the gates at full-speed with "Hush Hush" and never let the pedal up from the floor. "Lost Time" assembles itself from stabbing rhythm guitar riffs, rumbling bass and propulsive drums, and "Women" teases with a moment of confidentiality before roaring down the strip with all cylinders firing. Plimosouls originals "A Million Miles Away" and "Everyday Things" get an extra measure of passion on stage, and when the band kicks into their encore covers of the Kinks' "Come on Now" and Gary "U.S." Bonds' "New Orleans" (with the Fleshtones sitting in on the latter) it's as if they're offering their souls on the altar rock `n' roll. Their cover of Thee Midniters' "Jump, Jive & Harmonize" is missing the signature organ whine, but Case sounds absolutely possessed throughout this and the rest of the set.



Power pop fans treasure the Plimsouls' studio recordings, but their live set proves them one of the era's top rock `n' roll bands. When they get deep into the groove it feels as if Peter Case is doing all he can to stay on top of this hard-charging band. Nearly thirty years later this set still commands you get up and move around - the Plimsouls' powers transcend time and space. Less than half the titles here, recorded at the Whisky A Go Go, overlap with One Night in America, and the inclusion of "Lost Time," "Women," "Zero Hour," "I Want You Back," and "Everyday Things" makes this disc an essential for fans. Alive's packaging includes a six-panel insert with terrific period photos (including the stellar color cover shot). Now if only they could get 1981's The Plimsouls back in print! [©2010 hyperbolium dot com]"