EVERCLEAR
LIVE AT THE WHISKY A GO GO
SUNSET BOULEVARD RECORDS
Be fierce and fearless in the Year of the Tiger. Everclearβs Live at the Whisky A Go Go is electric, a testament to the enduring relevance of β90s alternative rock, raw and rebellious. Off the back of their 30th anniversary tour, coinciding with the Year Of The Tiger, you’d be hard-pressed to offer up a band that can invoke emotions like Everclear. This album is a treasure trove of tracks bringing the audience down memory lane; all the heavy themes are covered.
The band has a loyal and passionate global fanbase, enjoying their energetic and engaging live shows. The essence of their performances is captured on this live album from the iconic venue Whiskey a Go Go, demonstrating appreciation and connection of the crowd. This music is timeless and enduring. Live at the Whisky A Go Go opens with a brief introduction, and swiftly, the crowd is thrown into βSo much for the Afterglowβ, and if you are ever curious how to elicit a fanatical response, this is it.
Art Alexakis (vocals, guitar), Davey French (guitar), Freddy Herrera (bass), and Brian Nolan (drums) form a symbiotic relationship with the crowd, engaging regularly. The album smoothly transitions through fan favourites, including βHeroin Girlβ, βEverything to Everyoneβ, and βLocal Godβ. But what is super cool about this album is the sneaky bonus tracks lingering at the finale. Here, you will find βYear of the Tigerβ and βSing Awayβ; not only that but a cover of βMollyβs Lipsβ is simple and perfect, a nod to what may be considered one of Nirvanaβs best covers of The Vaselines.
Everclear delivers a phenomenal album that showcases their live energy and fan appreciation. Art Alexakis says it best: βGetting to a gig, maybe thereβs three people, maybe thereβs 300, but you play for all of them like thereβs 3000β. This is the spirit that makes Everclear stand out as a band.
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