A worthy effort! - If you havent heard any new Steppenwolf in a while then this is the one for you. A nice mix of the old and the new. I think that EVERYONE knows that John Kay is the only original of the group but dont let that stop you from getting this. This incarnation of The Wolf is worth a listen.
GOOD IN 1971, BETTER TODAY....................... - I PURCHASED THE DVD OF THIS SHOW AND WAS VERY SATIFIED. I M GLAD THAT JOHN AND THE CREW STILL HAVE NEW MUSIC TO OFFER. JOHN HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONG WRITERS. HOW MANY SONGS HAVE YOU HEARD RECENTLY THAT COMPARE TO THE WORDS TO THE ENDLESS COMMERICAL . WE HOPEFULLY ALL CHANGE FOR THE BETTER AND IN MY OPINION THIS CD AND DVD SHOWS THAT JOHN AND THE BOYS CAN STILL ROCK AS HARD AS EVER. ITS OK TO USE THE PAST AS A REFERENCE TO THE FUTURE, BUT THE FUTURE IS NOW !!!!!!! KEEP ROCKIN BOYS.......................
If you want some authentic live Steppenwolf...don t buy this - This is a brand new release from the current edition of Steppenwolf which is John Kay and none of the other original members. Strangely enough though is that the current edition has been together a lot longer that the real deal. But that s neither here nor there because this band is just too slick. There is no edge here from a band that had a lot of edge in their day. John Kay still has a strong distinctive voice but it too has mellowed with age and who wants mellow with their heavy metal thunder? I know I don t. Some people might say that s expected with middle age but I don t see that happening with other music legends like Eric Burdon, Iggy Pop or Neil Young. Plus half the concert consists of new songs which are truly horrible! If you want some authentic live Steppenwolf, buy the original MCA title released in 1971.