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Title: Not quite live, but it will have to do.
Review: Peter Gabriel is an outstanding live performer and this concert recording makes a valiant attempt to capture the emotion brought forth by a Gabriel performance. A solid list of great songs and true concert recordings help, but the element of joy that is found in Gabriel's live performances is missing. This album gives an approximation of what a Gabriel concert is like but misses the immediacy and power of the performance. The material and performances are excellent; it just can't quite truly recreate the experience. For alternate versions of many of Gabriel's best songs; however, it can't be left out of any fan's collection.
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