Cheap Trick - At Budokan, The Complete Concert [2 CD, Remastered & Enhanced Re-issue]

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Cheap Trick - At Budokan, The Complete Concert [2 CD, Remastered & Enhanced Re-issue]
Year & Label: 1978/1998 Sony Music/Epic/Leagcy | CD#: EPC 489650 2
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Originally released as a 10-track live album in the late 1970s when live albums were all the rage, At Budokan neatly summed up this oddball power-pop/hard rock band with the added ferocity a live show brings. Tracks such as "Hello There," "Surrender," "I Want You to Want Me," and Fats Domino's "Ain't That a Shame" were infused with a power their studio versions only hint at. Twenty years after the original concert in April 1978, the classic live album has been expanded to include nine additional tracks that make this a must-have for fans of the original.

At Budokan was the pivotal album for Cheap Trick, the one that made them stars. The louder, harder-rocking versions of such Rick Nielsen classics as "I Want You to Want Me" and "Come On, Come On" connected with a wide audience in a way the studio recordings didn't, and the record consequently became a smash. Given its enduring popularity, it wasn't surprising that Epic and Cheap Trick celebrated its 20th anniversary by releasing The Complete Concert, a double-disc set that contains all of the 19 songs the band had performed. Much of this material was released on Budokan II, but this set restores all the music to its original running order, making it an entirely unique album in its own right. There's no question that the music is terrific and it certainly is interesting to hear all of this the way it was actually performed, but The Complete Concert doesn't have the punch of the original album, which hit hard at only ten tracks. The length of this set might make it frustrating for some fans, but any hardcore Trick fan will need this comprehensive, detailed document of the band's most celebrated concert. [Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG. 5/5 stars]

Remember that rush you got from hearing Robin, Rick and theboys tear into "I Want You To Want Me" from Cheap Trick's original LIVE AT BUDOKAN album? Their ballsy but breathlesslyeffervescent power pop was the very essence of summertime in late-'70s America, rock and roll in its purest form. You don't remember? Okay, well, maybe your mom does, then. In either case, you'll be pleased to discover that the entire Budokan concert is now available for your edification. With nine extra tracks that stretch this recording out to two discs, the rock and roll magic that was Cheap Trick in their heyday is both reiterated and further illuminated. If you're an old fan, you'll want to hear the rest of the story. If you're a newcomer, this is the place to begin.

Legendary Live Performance: Lives up to its billing.

It is usually a rare feat when a band hits it big as a result of a live recording. Normally a band will release a live recording to sustain the momentum of the band without having to record new material. Such was the case in 1978, when Cheap Trick released "Live at Budokan". Cheap Trick hadn't had any major success in the U.S. up until this point - but it was "Live at Budokan" that put them on the map. "Live at Budokan" is a legendary live album. Back in the late 1970s, live albums were very much the "in thing" on the music scene. Some have even gone as far to say that "Live at Budokan" might be one of the greatest live albums in the history of the music business. Regardless on where "Live at Budokan" stands, one can't deny its impact - it was a huge commercial success for Cheap Trick and put them on the map. This CD isn't the 1978 "Live at Budokan" - this is an expanded set called "Cheap Trick - At Budokan: The Complete Concert". It actually is a take of the original Budokan album and 9 of the 12 tracks from a 1993 "Budokan II" album (the 3 remaining songs not included were actually from 1979 - a follow-up tour. As a result, the 2 CD set "Budokan: The Complete Concert" is a much better product than the 1978 album - this due to the inclusion of the "Budokan II" material and the power of digital remastering.

I think it is appropriate to discuss the liner notes early on. Although there are no lyrics included, the liner notes go into amazing detail of the story of Cheap Trick's performance at the Budokan. For such a legendary live recording, the liner notes do an outstanding job at telling the story. The interesting part is how they went to Japan and never planned on this album being the worldwide success that it turned out to be. Another interesting story is that the original Budokan album featured the songs that were more "pop" in nature and preferred by the Japanese audience. The less pop (or now called these days 'alternative' side of the band) wasn't released until 15 yeas later on "Budokan II". It is also worth noting that this CD does a nice job with the production credits - including a comparison to the 1978 original "Budokan" album.

So if you are new to Cheap Trick - what is the legend of Budokan? For starters, I think Cheap Trick doesn't get a lot of credit as being a bridge from the early 70s sound to the new-wave 80s sound. As a band, they have always been underrated in their careers. You'll hear the old Hendrix-style guitars of Rick Neilsen in "Can't Hold On", yet hear the almost alternative type sound in "Elo Kiddies" to the 80s anthem-like rock in "High Rollers". As a result, they were able to come up with a very unique sound. This unique sound translates brilliantly into a live performance. You will feel the full energy of this concert - from the band's standpoint and from the fan's standpoint. There will be times when either: Robin Zander's vocals will shine (such as "I Want You To Want Me"); Tom Petersson's Bass will be in the limelight ("Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace"); Rick Neilsen's Guitar will roar (like in "Can't Hold On"); or Bun E. Carlos drums will be as loud as thunder (such as "Elo Kiddies"). The digital remastering even does better to make a 3 dimensional effect with the sound. This is also a full concert. There won't be breaks between the songs - the whole concert flows real nice - from the opening band, to the 2 song encore. Live albums such as Bon Jovi's "One Wild Night" which don't encapsulate a single performance are sorely lacking because they don't have the continuous flow. Finally, Robin Zander does a great job at connecting with the audience and this is very evident as you listen to the tracks.

The 2 CD set also features some video footage. The first CD contains the video performance from Budokan of "Auf Wiederschen" while the second CD contains the video performance of "Surrender". The first CD also features a short video interview clip from Bun E. Carlos and Robin Zander, while Rick Neilsen and Tom Petersson are on the second CD. The videos can be played on either the Mac or PC. They do use some dated Quicktime technology, but they do get the job done in terms of bringing a visual element to Budakon that wasn't available on the original CD. I kind of wish they included some other videos or even released the DVD or VHS or the Budakon concert. Perhaps that is something to come in due time.

I've heard Cheap Trick live and studio - the live version is the way to go with this band. If you've heard about the legend of Budokan, I'd strongly advise just getting this 2 CD collection - you'll do much better here as opposed to buying the original and the "Budokan II" CD. All of the great things you'll hear about this collection are true and it will become a cornerstone of your collection for years to come. [Amazon user review]

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