Search - Rasputina :: Radical Recital

An old man who had a cow....

BDT | Sacramento, CA | 10/18/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love this CD, plain and simple. I had only ever heard a few songs off of 'Thanks for the Ether' and was impressed but not immensely. With this CD, I am impressed...immensely.

First off, it sounds better than any live CD I have ever heard. I usually avoid live recordings like the plague but this one brings me new hope for live stuff.

Second, and most importantly, the music is inspired and practically brilliant (Not Hyperbole). Every song stands on its own and is shockingly eclectic in its own right. From their "Cow Punk" to their "Classical" to songs like "The Mayor" (which is gorgeous, for lack of better word).

If you have heard any of Rasputina's music and even kinda liked it I recommend this CD. If you listen to it and don't find yourself singing "Wicked Dickie" throughout the day, I will give you a nice shiney quarter."

Ratical, Indeed!

the Amp | Ann Arbor, MI | 09/13/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I purchased this album from Rasputina's website as soon as it was released there, and it stayed in my cd player (or technically, it stayed on repeat on my iPod) for a full fortnight after. It's full of the rock, groove, beauty, and madness that typefies the live Raspy experience.



I HIGHLY recommend this cd to any fans who love to see the band live in recital, or who have not yet had the pleasure. If you don't have this recording, buy it now! Wait a minute... why don't you have it yet?



The only reason I've given a rating of 4, rather than 5, is that I feel the sound quality could be a tad better in some spots; it can get a little murky. But for the most part, it sounds pretty good.



I'll also mention, for anyone who doesn't know, that Zoe's latest solo cd is now available on her website, zoekeating.com. She's a wonderful artist in her own right - check it out!





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My mother was a Winston smoker.

Tankery | New Orleans | 10/05/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ever since I bought their first CD back when I heard they opened for Nirvana some years ago their music has never failed to entertain me. Melora Creager is a quirky, strange, wonderful, and straight up great songwriter.



Her banter is odd and funny, as expected (I hear there was a flood...thankfully not a molasses flood...).



Her stuff keeps getting stronger with each album it seems. Saline Queen, Mother was an opium smoker and High on Life, kick her music up a notch to me. I listen to Frustration Plantation more than her other stuff.



I find her own songs stronger than the covers but this album, top to bottom is what I really enjoy most in music--when it's not like anything else (to quote the great Kinks song...).



Rasputina is not like anyone else and great at it."