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 | Title : For the Last Time: Live from the Astrodome
Author : Strait, George
Release Date : 20030211
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
It's nothing short of amazing that it's taken George Strait 22 years, 29 albums, countless awards, and a few dozen No. 1 singles to record a live album. This concert, recorded at Houston's legendary Astrodome in 2002, finally fills that void. A straightforward set of hits from across two decades, For the Last Time covers the ones one might expect: early-1980s hits like 'The Fireman' and 'Amarillo by Morning' through 21st-century cuts such as 'Run' (a bit less ponderous here than the studio version) and 'She'll Leave You with a Smile.' Though he's occasionally downplayed 'Murder on Music Row,' his controversial, radio-unfriendly duet with Alan Jackson protesting Nashville's paving over country traditions, he sings it here with no apologies. His presence is so consistent throughout that it might have been nice to include a few more deviations from the hits, like the sparkling version of Bob Wills's 'Take Me Back to Tulsa' that showcases members of his outstanding Ace in the Hole band. The quality of his studio work notwithstanding, the stage remains Strait's true milieu. --Rich Kienzle
Buyer Reviews :
I love George Strait. Love everything he has ever touched. When I heard about the new live record I was a bit skeptical because so much of his sound comes from the studio and his intimate work with Tony Brown. This release, however, does not disappoint. I have never seen him live so I can only imagine how great the show was. The selection is decent and the sound is tight. I would have preferred a more intimate setting, but this is not bad. George delivers to a big audience in this one, some 68,000 fans. More important, George delivers big to the fans who get this cd. If you like hime, get it.
(by John D. Rutenberg)
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