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As Good As It Gets

Reed | New Castle, PA | 08/23/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In a true and just world, Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers would be be major stars in the rock n roll universe, selling millions of records and playing to sold out stadiums. Instead, they play small venues, release critically acclaimed records to little or no fanfare, and walk down any street in America completely unnoticed. All they do is make great rock music. This live CD is a complete package- Grushecky's mature songwriting, great music, tight arrangements, an appearance by Bruce Springsteen, and an audience that appreciates the Houserockers and pushes their performance to even greater heights. Highlights include "Dance With Me", "Everything's Going to Work Out Right", and two old Iron City Houserocker classics, "Blood On The Bricks" and "Pumping Iron". But every song contributes to the performance. There's no filler on this disc; in fact, the only complaint I have is that they didn't include enough songs to make it a two disc CD. Grushecky says on one track, "Everything's gonna work out right. You just got to keep the faith." Keep preaching the rock n roll faith, Joe. I'm a believer."

Pure Rock

rjpascual | Madrid Spain | 09/06/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was in Madrid about two years ago , in a bar called Chesterfield Cafe and a bunch of guys came to the stage and began to play , they were Joe Grushecky and the houserockers , i never heard about them before that gig , and i blame on me cause it was one of the best concerts i've ever been , next days i buyed the down the road apiece - live and it became one of my favourite records , i'm just waiting for another spanish tour to see them alive again , if you like pure rock you must have a record from this men , they are just great."

Down The Road, Down The Road, Down The Road Apeice!

Bill Dudley (billd@itox.com) | East Brunswick,NJ formerly from Pittsburgh | 11/01/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The first time I saw Joe Grushecky and The Iron City Houserockers was 1978. I've probably seen the Houserockers about 50 times. When the Houserockers broke up and Joe went solo I probably saw him another 50 times. Finally, an album that truly shows Joe Grushecky at his best. The title song with the duet with Bruce Springsteen rocks. "Pumping Iron" has such a Stones feel that it sounds like Keith is playing rhythm. What a groove. Other highlights, "Dance with Me", with Mark Reisman an ex-Iron City Houserocker on Harp and "Blood on the Bricks" are excellent. The cuts off the "Coming Home album are also good. "No Strings Attached" is a little more rocked out here and starts the album off well. This is an excellent live album. Too bad its not a double CD."