'Live in Concert'
Ever since getting an earful of their fantastic 2003 release, 'Supersonic Guitars in 3-D', i've always had a soft spot for these luchadore-masked purveyors of sweet, sweet surf-rock. Said 'soft spot' was fortified after catching them live at Milwaukee's Summerfest shortly thereafter. Not only did the music rock, but you have to respect anybody who can do an entire show in July heat wearing masks and black turtlenecks!
Gimmicks aside, Los Straitjackets are truly one of the most proficient surf (and more) bands out there today. Their recorded work speaks for itself, but one really needs to see/hear them live to understand exactly how badass they really are. Luckily, thanks to Yep-Roc records...you can now do both!
'Live in Concert' is a double-whammy of a release on both DVD and LP. Filmed/recorded in 2005 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco in luxurious Dolby 5.1 surround sound and crystal clear video...it serves as nice document of the band's tasty guitar hi-jinks, choreographed stage show and all-around showmanship. A healthy setlist of both their most excellent covers and equally as awesome originals makes for a satisfying viewing/listening for the entire family!
I'd recommend getting the DVD, but you can also get two-versions on iTunes (both standard LP and extended w/ additional tunes from the DVD). It's been out there a little bit over a month, so go get some today Daddy-O! As usual, call me your pusherman and take a hit in the sample area...surf's up, get hooked!
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