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Title: DIAMOND LIVE ?
Review: This is a new live album but I agree I would have liked a few more old songs from the vault as it were. As for live, well erm yes. I can't help but feel that this sounds like a studio album with a backing track of a live audience. Now I understand that loops and backing traxs are an acceptable part of modern rock shows however I feel like I am listening to the original studio recordings. So I think this CD works better as a recent greatest hits. I am sure the negative votes are gonna start up as soon as this is posted, and unfortunately I haven't ever had the honour of seeing the band live, and if they do play this well then it will be a fine experience. Only once we get to the tail end of disc two do you feel there is a genuine live feel. Why, oh why we have to endure "No Presents" (again) is beyond me when you consider the depth of work the man has to offer. But I'll say it again I don't believe for one moment that this was recorded predominantly live. Sorry.
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