This new double live CD is from the Outlaws' 2015 tour. These guys were always, in many ways, the quintessential Southern rock band. Most of their music was firmly rooted in rock, but at times they made it into pure country, too. This live performance is strong. I have to say that I was a little surprised. That's because I saw them in maybe 1980 or so. I found them to be really boring. I literally fell asleep at one point. Part of that might have been because they were nestled between Motorhead and Ozzy Osbourne. They just didn't fit.
In many ways, live is the right way to check out this band. That's because to a large degree they are a jam band, much like The Grateful Dead. The songs tend to stretch out live with a lot of great jamming built into nearly every track. There is only one instance here where I think they should have cut that a bit short. The truth is, if you've ever liked this band, check this one out. It's very strong.
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