UNCUT MAGAZINE    September 2002

Review of "Live In Hollywood" CD

The latest issue of  U.K.'s UNCUT Magazine  (Bruce Springsteen cover) has a review of the Live In Hollywood CD in their albums review section on page 105:

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"Live in '69 - the year of Morrison's 'lewd and lascivious' public misdemeanor charge.

Subtitled "Highlights From The Aquarius Theater Performance," this captures The Doors taking over a Sunset Boulevard venue that was home to that other time-sensitive musical, Hair -- hence the many daft references to the "Age Of Aquarius" in the sleevenotes.

It now transpires that most of the shows which became Absolutely Live have been recovered and, if they maintain this standard, Doors fans will go gaga.   Contrary to legend, Jim Morrison was far from a bearded stumblebum.  His vocal control and whiplash delivery soak through the usual hits but are even more appreciated once "Blue Sunday," "You Make Me Real" and the call-to-arms bellow of "Five To One" are spat out.

This particular show is famous for the fact that Jimbo sat on stage watching the audience file in -- thus cementing his legend as a prankster and a universal mind control expert. 

Can't wait for them to get to Philadelphia."

by Max Bell                4 stars out of 5 =  Very Good rating

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