Sugarland – Live on the Inside (CD+DVD)

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1. A. Gammill says:

   August 26, 2010 at 6:31 am

   Review by A. Gammill for Sugarland – Live on the Inside (CD+DVD)
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   OK, we have a CD and DVD here, so let’s look at each separately:

   I’ll start with the concert DVD, as it was easily the biggest selling point for me. The Oct. 2008 live show from Lexington, KY was broadast–in a heavily-edited version–on ABC in Aug. 2009. The show starts with the ambitious, soaring “Love” from the band’s most recent album. From there, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush lead the band through a string of hits and a couple of surprising cover versions. Fellow Georgians R.E.M. are given not one but TWO tips of the hat, with “Nightswimming” (in a shortened version coupled rather oddly with the band’s own “Joey”), and a stripped-down intimate rendering of “The One I Love.” Bush shares equal mic time with Nettles on the latter. And while her powerhouse voice all but buries Bush in their radio hits, Nettles should get credit for giving her co-star a chance to shine here.

   The set favors songs from last year’s LOVE ON THE INSIDE. And while only about half the selected songs have thus far received radio airplay, the album tracks generally sound great live. “Genevieve” is a highlight, with the entire band joining in on the harmonies. Potential breakout star Nettles loves the spotlight, and has a lot of fun with the audience throughout the show.

   For those who saw the ABC airing, note that the following tracks were omitted, but have been included here: Baby Girl, Want To, Already Gone, Steve Earl, Down in Mississippi and It Happens.

   I was intially disappointed on reading the track list for the CD, as it only contains versions of 5 of the 16 tracks from the DVD. But my concerns were premature, as the disc is full of (mostly welcome) surprises. Seven of the ten tracks are cover versions, including the two R.E.M. songs. The songs covered come from diverse sources: Pearl Jam, Beyonce, Kings of Leon, Edie Brickell and the B-52′s are represented. The country versions of traditional rock songs work for the most part, although I don’t think any version of “Love Shack” has aged well.

   Obviously, the entire concert PLUS the cover songs couldn’t fit onto a single disc. But I do think 10 tracks is a bit lean; surely 3 or 4 more Sugarland songs could’ve been included.

   Overall, though, this is a fine package and will certainly be devoured by Sugarland’s many fans.
2. Enrique Flores says:

   August 26, 2010 at 7:18 am

   Review by Enrique Flores for Sugarland – Live on the Inside (CD+DVD)
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   This is well worth buying available only at Wal-Mart and [...] and selected stores this CD/DVD combo is a great way to hear and see Sugarland live if you can’t see them live. The CD contains live performances of Sugarland’s big hit songs, including “Joey”, “All I Want to Do”, “Love” and “Stay” and some of Sugarland’s favorite covers like their rendition of The B-52′s “Love Shack”, and Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable” & 5 other covers.

   The DVD is a recording of the concert in Lexington, Kentucky and includes performances of their hits “Baby Girl”, “Want To”, “Love”, “All I Want to Do”, “Down in Mississippi (And Up to No Good)”, and many more.

   If you’re a Sugarland fan you will really enjoy this CD/DVD combo I know I did I especially loved their rendition of The B-52′s “Love Shack” to which I give this album, that song and all the rest 5 stars!
3. C. Potter says:

   August 26, 2010 at 8:13 am

   Review by C. Potter for Sugarland – Live on the Inside (CD+DVD)
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   this cd is only available at walmart, but is only $12.00. i am not a fan of shopping at walmart, but i would before buying one on amazon for over $18.00 plus shipping.
4. javagrma says:

   August 26, 2010 at 9:01 am

   Review by javagrma for Sugarland – Live on the Inside (CD+DVD)
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   This CD/DVD set is perfect, not just for your own enjoyment, but it makes a great gift. Every Sugarland fan should, no must, have this set as part of their collection. Thus music is the best they’ve ever released and the addition of the DVD of live concert footage makes you feel like you were there with them. A definite must buy!
5. Rohan T. Himbury says:

   August 26, 2010 at 9:59 am

   Review by Rohan T. Himbury for Sugarland – Live on the Inside (CD+DVD)
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   If you are a fan of the Sugarland studio albumd then you will love this album. The sound so good live that you have to remind yourself that it is a live recording. To be able to watch the DVD and see how much fun that they are having performing and how much the crowd are loving the show, it is a must.