This performance was captured at New York's Webster Hall this year on Friday the 13th of May (perfect for the band). The 19-tracks of the concert are a fairly balanced, offering a good sampling of the band's entire catalogue.
They are delivered with the ominous intensity that you'd expect from The Twilight Singers. A sprawling "Bonnie Brae" being one of the standouts.
In the calmer moments the vocal recording is a bit shaky, but that's to be expected. Besides, with Dulli's throat-stripping screams those calm moments never last too long anyway.
I feel that stage banter and crowd noise are crucial elements of a good live record. Without them, what's the point of having a live record? I never go the appeal of those sterile iTunes sessions. There's no worry about that here as the audience and Dulli don't shy away from interacting.
Verdict: Buy It

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