Blogcritics Comments on Clear Channel: Here Come the Boots

Comment by Zanzi on Clear Channel: Here Come the Boots

Mon, 5 May 2003 19:59:28 EDT

"But I can't tell you how many shows I would love to have a permanent copy of, to literally relive again and again." Just a clarification: You won't ever "literally" relive anything, concert or otherwise. Virtually relive -- yes, that is a possibility with these new CDs. ]]>

Comment by Mark Saleski on Clear Channel: Here Come the Boots

Mon, 5 May 2003 14:14:15 EDT

The larger labels would probably frown upon a flood of Instant Live discs competing against their own official releases ...just another example of how clueless these people can be. are there no fans of music working for major labels? i just don't think that these instant live cds 'complete' with the rest of the band's catalog...real fans want everything that comes out. new fans may listen to the instant live cd...remember how cool the show was, and then check out stuff from the rest of the catalog. ]]>

Comment by Michael Croft on Clear Channel: Here Come the Boots

Mon, 5 May 2003 10:40:43 EDT

This is nice for getting songs that may not make it onto releases. Covers, alternate lyrics, the stage patter. I wonder about two things: 1: Royalties. Both to the band and to anyone whose work they cover. 2: Quality. little or no mixing. No mastering. Definitely better than a bootleg from a hidden tape, but not the quality of a released CD. Still, there are concerts I wish I had a disc of. ]]>