Alive, Only for those who have actually listened to it please! Options

[SinfulEyes]

Tell me.

[livefan1999]

Borders is the last place I would ever buy an album. They are always priced over anyone else. This CD lists at $9.99 and you paid $16.99.

Do yourself a favor one day. Go to Best Buy, pick 10 cd's and check the price. Then go compare at Borders. You will shit your pants because of the difference.

Regardless - glad you enjoy the album too.

I only mentioned where I purchased my Alive cd because there had been previous discussion in this thread on availability. The price really is not of concern to me. When I want something, I have the good fortune of not having to worry about the extra $$$. Sure, I like to spend wisely. However, after reading all of the negative comments on this site about Alive, and many about Ed's solo tour, etc., I wanted my copy asap so that I could form my own opinion. The timely availability was of importance, not the price.

Having been out shopping, I had already checked Best Buy, Meijer's and Walmart. Not available in any of those stores. I even checked Target as they sometimes have titles I want. Not available there, either. I had previously checked Amazon.com, but was not wanting to wait until it shipped.

I actually put the wrong information in my post. I did not purchase it at Border's where it was also not available. I purchased it at Barnes & Noble. (Early Alzheimer's onset. They both begin with B's...) I was out for dinner and near B&N and having checked at the other stores, I thought I'd check their selection before going home to order from Amazon. They had three copies and I purchased mine.

Edited to say that this post might sound a little "snotty", but it is not intended to be. Just to clarify. I like to shop for good prices as well and am one to take advantage of clearances, etc. Just wanted to hear the recording which seemed to be picking up a lot of negative reviews here.

Emotions regarding the breakup of the band likely sways many opinions. Did mine a bit to begin with as well. Live has long been my favorite performing band. I have never been disappointed and I have been to many of their shows. Music, art, subjective. Some will like, some not. Me? Like I said, the more I listen, the more it grows on me.

I do have to admit, however, that if this cd had been released with the members of Live backing up Ed, I think it would have been a true winner in all respects.

This post has been edited by livefan1999: Aug 5 2010, 8:58 am