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Saviour Machine

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Tailscent

Again, no reviews? Sheesh. Okay, as with Live in Deutschland 2002, I'll review both the CD and DVD here.

Unlike the 2002 one, the visuals here are less spectacular, and it feels more like a "regular" concert with a bit of theatre (like, say, IQ?), rather than a whole show which leans on the music. Eric Clayton actually thanks the audience here, which he hardly did on Live 2002.

The songs on this album are from "Saviour Machine" and "Saviour Machine II", including my all-time favorite "Carnival of Souls". Unfortunately it starts off with "Killer", which is one of my least favorite songs on the debut album. Carnival of Souls is a brilliant live performance. Enter The Idol" is an okay song, but "The Wicked Window" is totally awesome, I'd say.

The visuals on the DVD are alright, though keep in mind it used to be a videotape, so it misses the DVD quality the 2002 show has. Eric has a mic-headset in this show, freeing both his hands. Unfortunately he turns his back on the audience a tad too much, I think. It's like he forgets they're there at times. A nice touch is when the drummer stands and stretches his arms at the start of "Jesus Christ".

The songs are performed well, and Eric's voice is awesome as usual. And unlike the 2002 show, I find this one more fun to listen to without watching the DVD. Don't ask me why. I don't know.

Conclusion? This is a good introduction to the band's earlier works, and definately worth buying the DVD for, if you've grown to like this little gem. I would sooner buy this than "Synopsis", I can tell you that. A little too much religion for me in general, but the music is growing on me regardless. Four stars from me, both for the CD and the DVD.

Yours, Tailscent

Tailscent | 4/5 | 2006-9-11

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