As on record, Matchbox Twenty's acute sensitivity to pop dynamics carries the day, showcasing drummer Paul Doucette's propulsive attacks, lead guitarist Kyle Cook's vocals and fretwork, and the soulful belting of lead singer-songwriter Rob Thomas. (The less said of Thomas's occasional piano playing, the better.) The concert itself is free from interview footage and other distractions, and the 45-minute documentary included on disc 2 is candid and focused, revealing the effort required to mount and execute an arena tour.

Dolby Digital 5.1 is the best way to hear the concert, even if you collapse it to stereo, as the Dolby 2.0 tracks are marred by matrixed SRS Circle Surround 5.1 encoding. The presence of the SRS processing is confusing, given the superior Dolby-only sound and the broad household penetration of Dolby-based AV receivers. Alas, there's no DTS surround mix (as advertised in print) or CD-quality PCM stereo mix. --Michael Mikesell

Synopsis
Grammy awards, critical acclaim, and a huge fanbase are just a few of the things Matchbox 20 have going in their favour, and this live release offers a great insight into their magnetism as live performers. This show was recorded at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, on June 28, 2003, and sees the band running through a vast variety of hits from their back catalogue. A 50 minute documentary offers a glimpse at life behind the scenes with the band, making this a great way to witness the madness and euphoria the band experience on the road. The erm, twenty Matchbox 20 tracks include "Bent," "Unwell," "Push," "Bright Lights," and many others.