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Chris Whitley Live at Martyrs
Chris Whitley
Chris Whitley Live at Martyrs
Genres: Country, Folk, Pop, Rock
 
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All Artists: Chris Whitley
Title: Chris Whitley Live at Martyrs
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Messenger Records
Original Release Date: 5/16/2000
Release Date: 5/16/2000
Album Type: Live
Genres: Country, Folk, Pop, Rock
Styles: Americana, Contemporary Folk, Singer-Songwriters
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 632662100721, 4009880001226

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Difficult listening, but worth the effort
Nobody important | 05/09/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Chris Whitley has undergone many changes as a musician, even if we ignore his experiences before recording Living with the Law. Of his recorded works, my favorite is easily Dirt Floor-- a brilliant set of emotionally intense songs recorded just the way I like it-- alone with acoustic instruments (a National and a banjo). While the arrangements on this live recording are similar, the feel is quite different. Whitley has moved towards a more cerebral approach, heavy on microtonal nuances that are easy to mistake for out-of-tune playing (I still have to reassure myself every time I listen to this one that it had to be intentional given Whitley's skill). This album doesn't have the same power as Dirt Floor, and it may take some time, but it will grow on you. As a warning, though, if you're one of the people who trashed Din of Ecstacy and Terra Incognita, you probably won't like this one."
Revelation made audible
Graham Gibby | New Orleans, LA | 02/01/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is not a music review, it's a Why Chris Whitley Is Always In My CD Player story.



I had Din of Ecstasy already, had heard Kick the Stones and Big Sky Country, but had not felt the power.



Living in New Orleans sometimes means Getting The Hell Out. While I was evacuated, I had no idea where my life was headed. Standing in an empty apartment in Buffalo, NY with a fantastic stereo, good bourbon, and Chris Whitley's Live at Martyr's.



There in the dark with Chris, I felt like maybe I was a little less alone. Not that the world would be better, but that, well, he'd been there.



Now he's gone, and we just have his music. But I still think he understands. And for at least 20 minutes of my day, Chris Whitley is there.



Buy it, enjoy it, feel it."
Very intense
jack | Ft Wayne, IN United States | 05/22/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Maybe after people hear this they will understand "Din Of Ecstasy".If you have been lucky enough to see Chris live recently this is just what you got.Chris,his guitar,a stomping boot and that incredible,haunting voice.This is as intense as anything since Blind Willie Johnson.A must have."