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Foghat

Slow Ride - Live in Concert (Deluxe Edition CD + DVD)

Review by Gary Hill
I previously reviewed the Blu-Ray edition of this. Here we have an audio CD with a DVD that's essentially the same as a bonus. Since I reviewed the Blu-Ray previously, and you can find that review in our archives, I won't really talk music about the DVD, except to say that it's a good bonus here.

This concert was recorded just before Dave Peverett's death in 2000. As such, that makes this a great document of the band during his tenure. The thing is, it's a great live recording even without that significance. Foghat have always been a great blues rock band, and they show that off here. I really love the guitar interplay on this recording, but everything about the show is classic. If you've ever liked Foghat you will enjoy this album.

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Track by Track Review
Drivin' Wheel
This drives in hard-edged and tentative at first. They take it out more standard Foghat kind of sounds. This rocker works well in this live telling.
Somebody's Been Sleepin' In My Bed
Another powerhouse live rocker, this again sounds like trademark Foghat.
Stone Blue
More of a classic, this rocker works well. It's not any kind of dramatic change, but it rocks very well.
It Hurts Me Too
There is a blues rock vibe to pretty much everything this band does, but this tune turns even further toward the blues. It's a great grind that brings some variety to the table. This gets pretty fierce before it's over.
Rock Your House
The slide guitar on this thing is on fire. This is another with plenty of traditional blues in the mix.
Sweet Home Chicago
The band deliver a smoking hot live rendition of this blues standard. The cut has some of the best guitar work of the whole set. They really tear it up.
Angel Of Mercy
A ballad, this song works well. While I wouldn't consider it a standout, it does bring some variety.
Fool For The City
This is the first of three Foghat classics to end the set. This rocker works really well in this live telling. This is largely close to the studio take of the track, but the closing instrumental section is pure fire.
I Just Want To Make Love To You
And, the hits keep on coming with this bluesy rocker. There are no surprises here, but rather just a killer live rendition of the tune.
Slow Ride
Here we get another strong live version of a classic Foghat tune. This things gets pretty intense before it's over with some smoking hot jamming. They definitely extend things out later with some of that jamming.
 
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