bjaiken Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Who are they? I'm not talking about greatest live bands (although many will fall into this category). I'm more interested in bands whose CD, as good as it might be, doesn't quite do them justice. This could be from experience, watching a live DVD, listening to bootleg tapes, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gloaming09 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I really like the idea of this thread. Honestly though I think its tough to pick though. I personally find so many bands produce great studio albums that although live is great sometimes it's not as good. either way I think that these are bands that I would consider to be really great live or possibly better live than studio: Pink Floyd Phish Radiohead Led Zeppelin The Album Leaf Broken Social Scene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauiwi Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 EVERYONE except MGMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gloaming09 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 EVERYONE except MGMT. MGMT was alright when I saw them... but they are definitely a better studio band... well let me at least say their first album... their 2nd one really sucks IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjaiken Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 The two most obvious bands for me would be Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews Band. Both of these bands are capable of breaking off into a fierce jam session that makes their CDs seem like only a blueprint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Plastic Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Wilco. I struggle to listen to some of their earlier albums. even Yankee Hotel Foxtrot... and in my opinion, they're one of the best live bands ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueDeNimes Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 MUSE :heart: Snow Patrol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Wilco. I struggle to listen to some of their earlier albums. even Yankee Hotel Foxtrot... and in my opinion, they're one of the best live bands ever! I totally agree with this Eddie. I think a big part of this really comes down to how great a frontman Jeff Tweedy really is. I find their albums can have some pretty dull moments, but live it is pretty awesome the whole way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Coldplay, Green Day, Lady Gaga, and The Killers have all been amazing live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Well duh, but are they better live than on cd? I don't think Coldplay sounds much better live than on cd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Well duh, but are they better live than on cd? I don't think Coldplay sounds much better live than on cd. In my opinion, yes they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Chris's voice is shit live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Chris's voice is shit live. His last few performances haven't been his best. On their "A Rush of Blood to the Head" tour, he sounded amazing. And every time I've seen them, they've been great. It's only an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I don't think Coldplay fit into the category of the question of the thread I'm more interested in bands whose CD, as good as it might be, doesn't quite do them justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destrokk Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I don't know, I've only been to an MGMT concert because I'm a child. Anyways, well I do like them more on the album, for me it's like them.. but live, so his voice fucks up every once in a while, and it doesn't sound the same with all of their computah noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I don't think Coldplay fit into the category of the question of the thread OKAY BRIGGS YOU WIN! :kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudefix Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 There are some bands that I found amazing in concert but never managed to hear a whole album. Something missing on CD, energy, ambiance ... Archive Hugh Coltman Ebony Bones Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Martina Topley-Bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 My list: Rich Aucoin Hey Rosetta! Joel Plaskett Wintersleep Okay so I basically listed all East Coast bands that I've seen who have absolutely killer live shows and I try to see them as much as possible. Some artists like Joel Plaskett I find his albums are kind of surfable (i.e. can jump around song to song) but live his shows are amazingly well put together and he has such a great stage presence. With Hey Rosetta! their album is great, but it isn't until you see the passion of them playing their instruments as well as things like the violin and cello live where their strengths really bleed through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-chan Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Snow Patrol +1000000000000 I was a 'casual' fan of them before seing them live and it change drasticly to 'hardcore' :lol: after seing them. Never seen a band so bloody happy to be there for you and so eager to share a special moment with you, to make you participate....You really feel that you're not just 'another gig' on their list. The songs takes another dimensions and thanks to Gary's funny banters, you also have a comical act :laugh3: I'll add Florence+The Machine on that list, you can really 'understand' her music after seeing her live. AMAZING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaths_friend Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 i would have to say Phoenix. they just sound incredible live and real crowd pleasers. The Killers in sams-town-era was amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipoffools Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Coldplay Genesis Yes King Crimson Marillion Muse Tool Nine Inch Nails Porcupine Tree Silverchair Rush Dream Theater Iron Maiden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaths_friend Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 ^^ sooooooooo badly want to go see Tool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.McFly Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I haven't seen many bands live but of the ones I saw, I'm gonna say... Muse Snow Patrol David Fonseca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ainsley Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Normal Paranoia :awesome: Ok they don't actually have an album or anything. They're this local band. But I heard some recordings they had done and it was nothing to when I heard them play live. I MUST SEE THEM AGAIN :freak: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueDeNimes Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 There are some bands that I found amazing in concert but never managed to hear a whole album. Something missing on CD, energy, ambiance ... Archive [...]Oh, I only have their "Controlling crowds" album and love it. I bet they're great live! +1000000000000 I was a 'casual' fan of them before seing them live and it change drasticly to 'hardcore' :lol: after seing them. Never seen a band so bloody happy to be there for you and so eager to share a special moment with you, to make you participate....You really feel that you're not just 'another gig' on their list. The songs takes another dimensions and thanks to Gary's funny banters, you also have a comical act :laugh3: [...]Yes, that as well! But to be honest - I never really listen to their albums. The songs sound so much better live. While they make me sleepy on the albums (I'm exaggerating :kiss:) there's a whole different energy in the songs when they perform them live. :heart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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