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Made every other live gig I've seen seem like a funeral!

Richard Kenna | Blue Mountains, Australia | 12/09/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"First saw these guys as opening act to U2 and BB King at the Sydney Entertainment Centre and was blown away. As soon as U2 finished, I raced over to the Petersham Inn gig (mentioned in the liner notes) to see these guys for the 2nd time that night and I have been a devoted follower ever since. Mick Thomas' voice - particularly on "Streets of Forbes" - is pure intensity and the band are right behind him. Too many highlights on this album to list, any self-respecting Aussie must buy this, but anyone who appreciates their rock mixed with a bit of dip of the lid to folk/country/story-telling and a dash of punk will get goosebumps over this."

They WERE Better Live

Banana Peel | VIC, Australia | 08/03/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am a huge fan of this band : Weddings Parties Anyting. But until the start of this year I had never heard of them! I am very very glad I know them now.



WPA are an Australian Folk/Rock band, and one of the most passionate bands I have ever seen. 'They Were Better Live' solidifies that fact. All 32 tracks are full of energy and have fantastic vocals, some of the best lyrics I have ever heard and amazing music (especially from Jen Anderson on the violin).



Highlight tracks for me are 'Barrett's Privateers' - a sea shanty, 'Sisters of Mercy' - very different from the heard on 'Roaring Days', 'Sergeant Small' and 'Woman of Ireland'- always amusing, 'Grey Skies Over Collingwood' and 'A Tale They Won't Believe' - always will be my favourite WPA song. There are more of course but I would go on forever.



This 2-disc CD is a must have for a fan, lovers of Irish/Australian/folk music and anyone who wants some cheery music full of clear talent and I give it 5 stars."

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Russell B. Farr | Perth, Australia | 06/24/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The title says it all. Despite having recorded 7 great studio albums and a bunch of wonderful EPs, Weddings Parties Anything were so much more in front of an audience. This double album was recorded just a week before the band played their final gig; they were in their home town, and in full swing as they belted out live favourites including "Ticket in Tatts" (you can hear the 10 cent pieces falling among the band).Forget Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense", Ani Difranco's "Living In Clip" and Simon & Garfunkel's "Live in Central Park", this is the best live album ever."