FLOGGING MOLLY has been around for 13 years. 13 years that feel like a small eternity, and yet the band has only managed to become an extremely successful act in the last 4-5 years. Nowadays, the band fills large halls and open-air arenas in the USA. In Europe, the band is also playing in larger venues year after year, and these are regularly sold out. FLOGGING MOLLY is a great live band, different from Dropkick Murphys or The Real McKenzies, but alongside these two bands, they certainly belong to the best folk-punk bands.
Now the first live epic is here!
The band has not only captured 21 songs on two CDs but also included a live DVD
of the concert in vibrant HD images, which was recorded in Los Angeles at the "Greek Theatre" in this large digipack. The stereo sound is already very powerful, but with Dolby 5.1, it comes across even better.
Additionally, there is an interview with the band and all the music videos from FLOGGING MOLLY. To ensure the packaging is also top-notch, everything has been packed into a very stylish foldable digipack, which, like the booklet, is filled with great live photos.
The recording of the concert is fantastic. The live power comes across incredibly well. I never thought that was possible, as the live feeling comes not only from the music but also from the atmosphere in the audience. When I listen to the CDs, I feel like I am standing right in the crowd. All the instruments can be heard distinctly, with the punk influences particularly shining through in this performance. Personally, I think that's great, but even those who prefer the folk influences of the band will be satisfied. This is real broadband sound, honest, unvarnished, it sweeps you away and makes you dance and sing wildly in your living room.
The 21 songs showcase a cross-section of FLOGGING MOLLY's work. Old and new songs are played by the band in the amphitheater of Los Angeles. Thus, the two CDs are not just a live recording but also a kind of best-of album.
“Live at the Greek Theatre“ is a powerful live work, both in terms of sound, songs, images, and its overall presentation!
