It's Alive
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It's Alive is a live album by the Ramones recorded at the Rainbow Theatre in London on December 31, 1977 and originally released in April 1979. The performance documents a high‑energy, 28‑song set drawn mainly from the band's first three albums.
It's Alive is a live album by the Ramones recorded at the Rainbow Theatre in London on December 31, 1977 and originally released in April 1979. The performance documents a high‑energy, 28‑song set drawn mainly from the band's first three albums.
Pros
- Captures the Ramones' live intensity and pace from the December 31, 1977 Rainbow Theatre concert.
- Comprehensive 28‑track set that includes many of the band's best‑known songs from their early records.
- Captures the Ramones' live intensity and pace from the December 31, 1977 Rainbow Theatre concert.
- Comprehensive 28‑track set that includes many of the band's best‑known songs from their early records.
- Strong critical reputation — widely cited by reviewers as one of the most effective punk live albums and an essential live document.
- Available in multiple reissues/remasters, providing options for different pressings and sound restorations.
Cons
- −Crowd noise and audience reactions are prominent on some versions and can be intrusive for some listeners.
- −The raw live mix and period recording quality mean the sound is less polished than later live recordings or studio albums.
- −Crowd noise and audience reactions are prominent on some versions and can be intrusive for some listeners.
- −The raw live mix and period recording quality mean the sound is less polished than later live recordings or studio albums.
- −Opinions at the time of release and among some critics note the set's similarity to studio material, making the album feel redundant to those preferring studio versions.
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