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We’re lining up the hot ones!

And in today’s case, that means we’re treating you to a concert! A couple of them, in fact! We’ve been releasing a lot of new music lately; it’s time to get back to the concert scene… and today’s selections we’re particularly happy with with.

First up is Sister Hazel and their Live Live album. Formed in 1993 in Gainesville, Florida, Sister Hazel has a unique blend of music…but importantly for today, they really tear up a concert venue. We’re think their Live Live release captures the essence of their concert: you can feel the energy and you’ll catch yourself singing along with the audience as well. If you happen to pull out a lighter to wave it in the air, well, don’t say we didn’t warn you. These songs were recorded in September 2003 at The House of Blues in Orlando, Florida and The Masquerade club in Tampa, Florida.

We’re adding Change Your Mind, Your Mistake and Your Winter (featured on the soundtrack of the movie “10 Things I Hate About You”). And, we’ve replaced our studio version of Happy with the live version… when you listen to this one, you’ll understand completely, and this is what live discs are all about. Sister Hazel just takes off in the middle of the song and extends it… we’re not big fans of artists that play the studio version live, and this track exemplifies what we get into on a live album. The song is… simply great! Although their hit, All For You, appears on this album, we’ve opted to stay with the acoustic version that we’re already running, since we’re quite partial to that one. The entire 2 CD set, Live Live, is a darn good release and one of our favorites.

Next up is Blue October’s Argue With A Tree… live album, recorded at the Lakewood Theatre in Dallas Friday June 4, 2004. This is type of release is what we really enjoy here. Someone pressed “Record” at the beginning of the concert and then pressed “Stop” at the end of it… and everything in between ended up on this nice two disc collection, just as it happened. The experience is just wonderful and as you close your eyes you truly get the feeling of being there. Truly, this too is what live releases are all about and we can’t say thank you enough to Blue October for this wonderful release. In the concert, the raw emotion clearly comes through, and Justin bares his soul, and a part of his personal life, right there for everyone.

We’re adding the songs Calling You (which was featured on the “American Wedding” soundtrack) and Inner Glow. However, the entire album is well worth a listen.

As always,
enjoy!
david