Describing live versions of songs can be as challenging as it is redundant, which is why I choose live recordings wisely at MSJ. It can be a contest between presenting them as the songs they are, and the particular versions they wind up being. This release is certainly no exception to that rule, but Twisted Sister are so fun that it doesn't seem to be much to fuss about concerning that, luckily for me. Eagle Rock sure have been busy with this band of late, with so many retro active releases of their shows it can be hard to keep up with it all. This can tend to render quite a bit of sameness, as much as live recordings can already constitute, especially for collecting consumers. I hadn't seen Twisted Sister before 1984, so I can't comment on how well they performed before that year, but I will never forget seeing them that on the tour after this with Iron Maiden. That was especially true when Dee Snyder demanded the house lights go on at the end of the show, which gave Maiden a run for their production money without even blinking. And that is quite testimonial for them, because it was one of  that bands biggest productions in the 80s. This serves as a great example of how hot this band was prior to 1986-'87. And what better UK venue was there to record a concert than the famous London Hammy Odeon. That is only to mention one of the great metal acts that took them out in that decade and helped put this band on the map.

This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2012  Volume 4 at lulu.com/strangesound.

Talk about a step in the right direction, as the energy increases by at least half a throttle's worth here. The guitar bites are clean and precise, which adds mass appeal to the performance thus far already.