I saw them a couple of nights before this show, in Minneapolis. It was a dream fulfilled, as I've been a fan since I saw the "Savory" video on MTV in 1994 - but never got a chance to see them live before they disbanded. Now I find this wonderful treat, and it confirms my belief that many of the live versions surpass the studio versions. The mix and engineering are fantastic - J's skills there are on full display. Excellent separation, particularly with regard to Bill's backing vocals. Thank you!

If Jeffrey Lee Pierce, Poison Ivy, Howard Devoto, and Martin Hannett got together and made a record, it might sound something like this. But above all, it is Grave Roberts, honing the various dark and spooky sounds of his past projects into this tight, focused set of memorable, moving songs.