How I feel about Live V, A SOY post from 2004 Options

[Grandpa Grizz]

Live V, as you all know, was released a week after Sept. 11, 2001. It was seemingly about those horrible events, and has come to represent a beam of hope in those dark days. For those who think and feel Sept. 11 is a wound that will never heal. Watching Overcome, Simple Creed and Like a Soldier off 'Awake' a while ago was a tearful experience. It's good to not forget.

My favourite song from that album is 'The Ride.' I've even transcribed the lyrics on the 'Favourite non-Rush Lyrics' thread on the Rush message board which is my cyberhome. I push Live over there just as I will no doubt push Rush over here. Our own Rushgirl is a big fan of Live. Anyway, I don't know what it is exactly but something about Live (maybe Ed's voice) just gives me goosebumps every time. I've got 'em right now just thinking about it.

I cannot say which album is my favourite. I love them all equally and am happy that it appears that Live is making a new album. And will there ever be a Live Live? Can't wait for that!

But because of the above reasons Live V will always stand apart in my heart and mind.

[Merica]

Except Love Shines (A Song For My Daughters About God). I think I know what that's about.

This post has been edited by Merica: Jan 12 2008, 7:05 am

[Hoodstock]

V is the worst album of the Live collection. If you like it then great. I seriously have a hard time listening to anything other than Simple Creed on that album. When I hear the songs I just don't like them. I think they are poorly done and just don't have a good sound. Overall, everything is bad - they lyrics, guitar, bass, and drums. It's at the bottom of my Live collection.

Except Love Shines (A Song For My Daughters About God). I think I know what that's about.

In regards to Songs From Black Mountain, I actually enjoy that album. I rank it behind TC, SS, and TDTH. I love The River and Love Shines (I think their both some of Live's best songs) and I think Mystery is a real solid song that I really enjoy. Yes, I wish Live would come out with an album that rocked and had edge to it, but for what it's worth I like the sound of SFBM and think as an album it goes together well.