Search - James, Tommy, Shondells :: All Their Best (Live at the Bitter End, N.Y.)

Raul A. from RICHVILLE, MN
Reviewed on 11/5/2006...

Early bubble gum

Deceptive packaging but still pretty good

Rick | NC | 10/02/2003

(3 out of 5 stars)

"At first, I was really steamed when I got this cd and found out everything on it was either re-recorded or live (small club setting it sounds like). But the more I played it, especially in the car, the better I liked it. The live tracks are rockin' little versions, the remakes are true to the original arrangements so they're still fun. Live track example: "Crystal Blue Persuasion" is quite good and the engineering on the recording is excellent, so it's a fun recording that would be great for cranking up at a party. A re-recorded version of "Crimson and Clover" is also very good, although I still prefer the original classic - some things just can't be improved upon regardless of newer studio technology. So, if you see this in a retail store's cut-out rack and look at the track-listing thinking it's a good deal for their "greatest hits", don't be deceived."

If you're looking for a great Tommy James album, this isnt'

N. Hanson | 12/11/2009

(1 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this at a store and was disappointed when I first listened to it. No where does it say that the songs are re-recordings or live performances. Most songs are off just enough that they sound okay, but just don't sound right. I would avoid this album and find something that has their original music. Don't cheap out like me."