I got this promotional CD at a Common Children concert (the only way to get it, as far as I know). It was a good show, the CD was only eight bucks...I couldn't refuse! The disc contains "So Dream" and "Burn" from Delicate Fade, a little commercial track which tells you to go buy the new album, and a live show recorded back in December '96. The live songs are: "Throw Me Over," "Pulse," "Wishing Well," "Hate," "Skywire," "Drought," "Dual Lens," "Domesticity," "Man," "Drown," and "Last Time Out." With the exception of "Pulse," all of these songs are from their first album, Skywire.
The band takes time during the show to explain some songs, including the semi-controversial "Hate" (it's really about the flesh and the struggle that you go through when you are giving into the flesh). Musically, this is one band that shines when playing live. Everything just sounds so good, it's scary. With fast songs like "Pulse" and "Hate," you really get a dose of the energy these guys have live. If you're a big fan of Common Children, then this is the ultimate birthday gift. If you're a casual fan or could care less about the band, this won't change your mind.
3.5 tocks
