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5.0 out of 5 stars
Powerful intensity mixed with reflective self-understanding, 21 Nov 2001
So finally he did it. Glenn Danzig released a full live album. Over two hours of music, old and new, for fans to sink their teeth into. And it certainly does not disappoint. Possibly the most anticipated of all Danzig albums, 'Live On The Blck Hand Side' has all the makings of a classic live album, and is comparable in its standard to Motorhead's 'No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith.'
Disc one is a combination of two gigs from the days of John Christ, Eerie Von, and Chuck Biscuits, and demonstrates the quality of the bands live performance that was suggested by the earlier release of 'Demonsweatlive.' Glenn Danzig's voice booms out across thousands of cheering fans, whilst the powerful yet familiar guitar riffs supportthe intensity that Danzig's music is about. Classic songs like 'Killer Wolf' and 'Dirty Black Summer' seem written for live performance, whilst the self-deprecarting hopelessness of 'How The Gods Kill' seem magnified by the audience's presence, as the melancoly yet tortured chords rent through the night air. But what really makes this disc so impressive is that even mediochre studio tracks sound good. 'Pain In The World' seems eerie, dissonant, whilst the dark speculation followed by contrasting brutality present in 'Bringer Of Death' works much more effectively on the stage. We are forced into facing the threatening desires that each person desperately strains to repress every day, especially with the 'Danzig 4' tracks, notably 'Stalker Song,' where once again a vehemence proves too strong for us to turn our eyes away and ignore the effects of the music. Finally, we get 'Long Way Back From Hell.' The rhythm picks up pace, the guitars punch out striking riffs, and a sudden release, a rush of energy flows through your veins. Their is no constraint. Danzig's music is about letting yourself go.
Disc two comes from the Satans Child 2000 tour, and is the first release to feature the new line up, namely Todd Youth on guitars and Howie Pyro on bass. It contains a range of songs from every album, and if disc one managed to unleash a flow of energy, then it is augmented here. Starting with songs from the last two releases, 'Satans Child' sets the tone of what is to come, fast, distorted guitars,and heavy, authorititive drums. At points in 'Five Figer Crawl' you can barely hear any singing, but then Glenn Danzig's voice shunts its way back through the music, and compliments the pounding effect. If ever a song exuded passion, it is here with 'Her Black Wings,' which really sums up what dsic two is about. Intense, emotional passion. Moving towards the end of the album, tracks like 'Until You Call On The Dark' and 'Deep' from the X-Files soundtrack come just in time relief from the apoplectic effect of the opening of the disc. The songs are calmer, not so enraged and external, but are reflective, brooding and internal. 'She Rides' acts then as the bridge between these and a re-energised ending, stirring up the feelings for one final burst of 'Mother,' perhaps the most famous Danzig song to this day, which brings you to a climax with perfect timing.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Good band, bad recording, 24 Jan 2006
This was a good band. Danzig made 3 classic albums in the early 90's. After that it was not always great but on this live album we hear some old classics like How the Gods Kill and Goddless. But I have a major problem with this album: the production! It sucks. How can Danzig produce these live tracks so bad? Their is practically no bass and the drums sound very thin. Guitars are also mixed very narrow in the middle. It's almost mono. Come on! Where's the mega sounding powerhouse hard-rock of the first Rick Rubin produced albums? it's gone. It's lifeless. Danzig ruined his own live album with this awfully bad sounding live production. Pity. 2 stars for the songs.
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