Steely Dan

Live performance is arguably the essence of rock & roll. So why is it that so many live albums
sound so lifeless? Perhaps live albums have become unwitting reminders of how silly rock
can be, forever preserving all the you-had-to-be-there moments for those who weren't,
freezing in time the extended version of the "hit," the drum solos, the off-key
audience-participation segments and the endless variations on "How ya doin,' Po... More >