SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: EVERCLEAR – LIVE AT THE WHISKY A GO GO

EVERCLEAR
LIVE AT THE WHISKY A GO GO
SUNSET BOULEVARD RECORDS

Be fierce and fearless in the Year of the Tiger. Everclear’s Live at the Whisky A Go Go is electric, a testament to the enduring relevance of ‘90s alternative rock, raw and rebellious. Off the back of their 30^th 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 “So much for the Afterglow”, 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 “Heroin Girl”, “Everything to Everyone”, and “Local God”. But what is super cool about this album is the sneaky bonus tracks lingering at the finale. Here, you will find “Year of the Tiger” and “Sing Away”; not only that but a cover of “Molly’s Lips” is simple and perfect, a nod to what may be considered one of Nirvana’s best covers of The Vaselines.

Everclear delivers a phenomenal album that showcases their live energy and fan appreciation. Art Alexakis says it best: “Getting to a gig, maybe there’s three people, maybe there’s 300, but you play for all of them like there’s 3000”. This is the spirit that makes Everclear stand out as a band.

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