MTV Unplugged Live In Melbourne AQUA

Let me state this upfront, 'I LOVE CB!' so very little she does disappoints me. Unfortunately this show does. The cover versions are unusual, but don't make much impact. Her own material is slowed down to the point where her vocals lose the unusual phrasing that makes her unique among Indie rock artists. I have heard her cover INXS songs and make Michael Hutchence seem cheerful, so mores the pity she didn't choose to do one of theirs on this outing. She misses out on possible Pattie Smith ( & dare I suggest Lou Reed ) covers that would have gone down a treat. This is strictly for her friends in the audience, but I'll still buy her next album! Oh, the colored vinyl is pretty, if that is what rocks your world!

Very boring and perhaps lazy concert set. I like many of the unplugged albums but this one is too simple. Sounds more like a impromptu concert at someones BBQ. Not bad but nothing worth purchasing or listening to more than once or twice.

sounds great

This live set is dull and virtually dead on arrival. Between songs, CB is very obviously nervous and awkward, so much so, that she even turns particularly self conscious by directly addressing her stage fright and fears of being disappointing to the audience. This type of atmosphere pervades the entire concert. And, what of the songs? They tend toward being lesser versions of their studio brethren...as another reviewer mentioned, they are uninspired. Overall, I cringed more than once listening to this record. Best to skip it all together.

Great album, it brings back memories of Australia. Courtney Melbourne never disappoints.

Great album and love the aqua blue coloured vinyl.