Live Bootleg is the first live album by American Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline, released on ForeFront Records on October 10, 1995. It contains live recordings of songs from the band's self-titled 1992 debut album and Don't Censor Me (1993), as well as an intro and a cover of "If You're Happy and You Know It". The album was recorded at concerts in Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington in autumn 1994.
| Live Bootleg | ||||
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| Live album by | ||||
| Released | October 10, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | Fall 1994 | |||
| Venue | Various locations | |||
| Genre | Christian rock, rap | |||
| Length | 53:59 | |||
| Label | ForeFront | |||
| Producer | Audio Adrenaline | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |  [2] |
Live Bootleg received mixed reviews from critics. Most of them recommended it only to established fans of the band. David Denis, of Jesus Freak Hideout, gave the album 2.5 stars out of 5, writing that the album "does not hold up against their studio work. Most of the time, it feels underproduced, which in a way, constitutes the 'bootleg' feel of the album." John DiBiase, on the other hand, writes that the album "captures their live energy pretty well with its raw production and intimate presentation".[3]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Originally recorded on | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | – | 1:01 | |
| 2. | "We're a Band" | Barry Blair, Bob Herdman, Will McGinniss, Mark Stuart | Don't Censor Me (1993) | 4:10 |
| 3. | "What You Need" | Blair, Herdman, Stuart | Audio Adrenaline (1992) | 4:48 |
| 4. | "Can't Take God Away1" | Blair, Todd Collins, Herdman, McGinniss, Toby McKeehan, Stuart | Don't Censor Me (1993) | 4:56 |
| 5. | "Soulmate" | Blair, Herdman, McGinniss, Stuart | Don't Censor Me (1993) | 3:55 |
| 6. | "Scum Sweetheart" | Blair, Herdman, McGinniss, Stuart | Don't Censor Me (1993) | 4:40 |
| 7. | "Rest Easy" | Blair, Herdman, McGinniss, Stuart | Don't Censor Me (1993) | 7:06 |
| 8. | "Don't Censor Me" | Blair, Herdman, McGinniss, Stuart | Don't Censor Me (1993) | 4:06 |
| 9. | "Medley: My God/DC-10" | Blair, Herdman, Stuart | Audio Adrenaline (1992) | 6:59 |
| 10. | "Big House2" | Blair, Herdman, McGinniss, Stuart | Don't Censor Me (1993) | 5:21 |
| 11. | "If You're Happy and You Know It3" | – | 6:52 | |
| Total length: | 53:59 | |||
Personnel
editAudio Adrenaline
- Mark Stuart – lead vocals
- Bob Herdman – keyboards, guitars, vocals
- Barry Blair – lead guitars, vocals
- Will McGinniss – bass, vocals
Additional musician
- Brian Hayes – drums
Production
- Audio Adrenaline – producers
- Chris Michaelessi – engineer
- Louis Deluca – photography
- Chuck Hargett – art
- Kerri Stuart – art
Notes
edit1. Mistitled "Can't Take God" on the back of the CD insert.
2. Mistitled "Bighouse" on the back of the CD insert.
3. Titled "Happy and You Know It" on the back of the CD insert.
References
edit- ^ AllMusic review
- ^ Jesus Freak Hideout review
- ^ Live Bootleg on Jesus Freak Hideout; Denis, Davis and John DiBiase (2006)