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THE REVIEW
Third chapter of this Californian band, launched in the nineties towards a wider audience (on the occasion of their second album Throwing Copper) no less than by a certain Michael Stipe (yes... the frontman of REM).
After a rather acoustic debut and a second album (the one mentioned before) that sounds more rock, here we are at Secret Samadhi, a dark album, starting from the cover itself.
Heavy sounds and dark atmospheres, accompanied by anguished melodies (as in Rattlesnake or Graze) and by some explosive episodes ("Heropsychodreamer" or "Lakini's Juice"). The voice, at times in falsetto, of Ed Kowalczyk makes everything even more piercing. Probably the best album of the band, which in the meantime, including a greatest hits, has reached its seventh official album. Therefore, a seasoned but little-known group... check them out!
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This review praises Live's 'Secret Samadhi' as their best album, highlighting its dark atmospheres and heavy sounds. The band's evolution from acoustic beginnings to a darker rock style is noted, with Ed Kowalczyk's piercing falsetto vocals strengthening the emotional depth. Key songs like 'Lakini's Juice' and 'Heropsychodreamer' are standout tracks. Despite being seasoned, Live remains relatively underappreciated.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Live
Live are an American alternative rock band from York, Pennsylvania, formed in the mid-1980s as Public Affection. They rose to prominence in the 1990s with the spiritually tinged, radio-dominating Throwing Copper and singles like Lightning Crashes, I Alone and All Over You. Their sound spans earnest alt-rock, post‑grunge bite and anthemic ballads.06 Reviews
