[.ca] Waiting for Columbus

From Amazon.co.uk:
Few rock concert documents can match this 1978 live album for sheer musicianship, or for its full-blooded representation of one of the best live bands ever. Little Feat's turbulent '70s pilgrimage had been studded with commercial detours when its second incarnation as a swampy, blues-rock sextet clicked musically, and these English and American dates, beautifully recorded by George Massenburg, capture the band in all its rowdy, precise glory. The late Lowell George's influence had been damped down in the studio, deferring to his bandmates' writing and singing, but Columbus is dominated by his gruff, lyrical vocal presence and the mercurial tang of his indelible slide guitar. With the Tower of Power Horns aboard to inject razor-sharp horn work, this romp through the Feat songbook of southern-fried rock represents a satisfying summation of the band's best works, every bit as engaging as their studio models. This is simmering, smart music measured by an honour roll of great songs with no lapses. The only caveat--and a minor one--is the deletion of two tracks to squeeze the original two LPs onto a single CD. --Sam Sutherland

Few rock concert documents can match this 1978 live album for sheer musicianship, or for its full-blooded representation of one of the best live bands ever. Little Feat's turbulent '70s pilgrimage had been studded with commercial detours when its second incarnation as a swampy, blues-rock sextet clicked musically, and these English and American dates, beautifully recorded by George Massenburg, capture the band in all its rowdy, precise glory. The late Lowell George's influence had been damped down in the studio, deferring to his bandmates' writing and singing, but Columbus is dominated by his gruff, lyrical vocal presence and the mercurial tang of his indelible slide guitar. With the Tower of Power Horns aboard to inject razor-sharp horn work, this romp through the Feat songbook of southern-fried rock represents a satisfying summation of the band's best works, every bit as engaging as their studio models. This is simmering, smart music measured by an honor roll of great songs with no lapses. The only caveat--and a minor one--is the deletion of two tracks to squeeze the original two LPs onto a single CD. --Sam Sutherland

best live album in memory:
not only is this album brilliantly recorded but it brings out the best of what Little Feat was all about.each song is played perfectly with Lowell George's voice at it's best but there is not one song on the album that I get tired of listening to.I can remember paying 25$ back in the early 80's for a digital vinyl album that i must have played a hundred times. the band was playing at their tops.I was a little feat fan from the start but this album made them my favorite of all time. their music never gets old .

Rock, Blues, and Jazz:
I love this CD and worship my Dad for introducing it to me. Unfortunately, I wasn't around "back in the day", so I don't know what people are talking about when they say two amaxing songs were eliminated from the original CD. But Little Feat's mix of Jazz, Blues and Rock is just amazing, no other bad today can compare. Listening to this CD and singing along at the top of your lungs is a great way to de-stress. In the words of another reviewer, "great to listen to on the way home from work". I am eternally grateful to Little Feat for this CD.

Little Feat at their best:
This recording exhibits what Lowell George did in the finest way possible. The persona of Little Feat changed after his death, because his contributions to the group were irreplaceable. For anyone who likes good old rock 'n' roll - this is IT! Somehow these musicians had something together that is almost never found and that is a love of each other's talents. When they hit the stage for a performance, one knew immediately that it was going to be a rip-roarin' helluva ride. They never dissapointed anyone, that I know of. I will never forget seeing this tour. After the concert was over, I had laughed and smiled so much that my face hurt - no exaggeration!

Great CD, but...:
I have a well worn copy of this on cassette and finally bought the CD. What really cranked me was the nagging feeling that something was missing as I was listening to it. I realized I didn't hear "Don't bogart that joint", or "A-Apolitical Blues", and, sure enough, when I turned the case over, right in the middle, it said those two tracks were eliminated so the other songs could be crammed onto one disk. I was hot! Guess I'll have to find those two songs elsewhere, rip the CD to my computer, add the other two and make my own copy. Otherwise, a great CD to jam to on the way home from work.

A Classic:
There are those groups which come along a define their trade and style. Little Feat is one of those bands. With that being said this cd is a classic. It has most all of their familiar songs and also captures their dynamic live show. What else is there to say. It should be in your collection.

• Join the Band
• Fat Man in the Bathtub
• All That You Dream
• Oh, Atlanta
• Old Folks' Boogie
• Time Loves a Hero
• Day or Night
• Mercenary Territory
• Spanish Moon
• Dixie Chicken
• Tripe Face Boogie
• Rocket in My Pocket
• Willin'
• Sailin' Shoes
• Feats Don't Fail Me Now