[.ca] The Best of Bachman-Turner Overdrive: Live

not worth having..unless:
terrible arrangements when compared to the sound stage versions..the rhythems were terrible and quite frankly the recording was terrible...a lot of noise...a lot of yelling...a lot of me pressing the next button on my cd....not worth the money unless you really have to have all the BTO cds

You had to be there:
For those who have never heard BTO anywhere other than their FM radio, this is not the live album for you to buy. I saw the boys on this tour and I can reallly appreciate this recording. Hence the title of my review. I am a huge BTO fan and I would have bought it regardless but I do listen to this CD quite a bit as I enjoy hearing a different sound. It is a good recording and the price is right. This is nothing like the 1977 Live in Japan album that STILL is not on CD. That live album is one of the best I have ever heard.

Well Worth It:
It's not be the classic BTO line up. This is the reunion edition of Randy Bachman, Tim Bachman, C.F. Turner, and Gary Peterson. Peterson is a powerhouse drummer all through the disc. Also the sound and feel of the disc is pure rock and roll. Meaning they play the songs with conviction and spirit. And they play some rousing renditions as well. No resting on their laurals here. It's BTO doing what they do best. The basic no frills production on this disc is an overdue blessing. What needs to be here, is here, and what does not need to be here, is not here. This preserves the excitement of the Live setting. Recommended for both the casual fan and the true BTO maniacs.

Good Live BTO:
I have been a Bachman Turner Overdrive fan for the last 26 years. Even without the original band members this still is a good CD to have.

• Takin' Care of Business
• Blue Collar
• Gimme Your Money Please
• American Woman
• Rock Is My Life, and This Is My Song
• Shakin' All Over
• Four Wheel Drive
• Weekends
• Not Fragile
• Let It Ride