Live LP. Recorded at various locations worldwide in '84 according to the cover. Absolutely great album for D.D. fans. Contains many of the major singles: Hungry like the Wolf, Wild Boys, Planet Earth, and Union of the Snake. It's really great to hear how some synth parts are played live on guitar instead, how some vocal parts are lengthened or shortened, and how some of the very polished studio guitar licks are reproduced a bit more naturally on stage. This live LP sounds so crisp and polished and the crowd noise is so very subdued (barely perceptible if at all through the majority of the album) that I heard that it was disputed whether or not these were actually live performance recordings, which is certainly a testament to the band's ability to perform in a live setting and the quality of this release. I too have my suspicions about one or two tracks, which just seem too spot-on, mirroring studio versions I have heard. Anyway, wonderful album, which contains an excellent live version of my personal favorite D.D. track: The Chauffeur. Sing blue silver!
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