Tesla
Comin' Atcha Live! 2008
Rating
Style: Hard Rock
Release date: December 5th 2008
 

The non-conformists from Sacramento, California; Tesla will in my book always be one of the best Hard Rock bands, and at the same time one of the most underappreciated rock bands on the planet. And where they really excel is live on stage, and on this awesome live DVD they kick some serious ass all night long.

So after their fantastic 'Forever more' album Tesla fans are treated with another treat in form of a great live recording captured for us the fans to watch and enjoy, showing a band having fun, delivering a tight and diverse show in their true environment: live on stage. Shot at a sold-out concert in Maplewood, Minnesota at the Myth Nightclub on a cold Friday evening in February this year.

Centre of attention is off course the dynamic duo of lead guitarist Frank Hannon and vocalist Jeff Keith, but the real stars of the show are the songs, and no matter if they turn to new or old stuff the proven formula works, and all the way it is an easy stroll down victory lane and the crowd loves every second of the show.

My personal favourites are the brilliant "Paradise" (the lead break and the harmonies are still among the every written), "Love Song" (pure emotions), "Song and Emotion", the very emotional song dedicated to the late Steve Clark (Def Leppard) and off course excellent power ballad "Lil' Suzi", but this best of Tesla performed live on stage is simply a great compilation of great rock songs, and along with some goodies for the fans makes this one a mandatory purchase for Tesla fans around the globe.

Music DVD of the Year in my humble opinion.


Tracklist
01. Comin’ Atcha Live
02. What a Shame
03. Modern Day Cowboy
04. Miles Away
05. Heaven’s Trail
06. Mama’s Fool
07. Hang Tough
08. Dear Pvt. Ledbetter
09. Paradise
10. Love Song
11. What You Give
12. Song and Emotion
13. Heaven 911
14. Freedom Slaves
15. Rock Bottom
16. Into the Now
17. Signs
18. Lil' Suzie
19. Edison’s Medicine
Label: Frontiers Records
Provided by: Zink Music
Distribution: Bonnier/Amigo (Denmark)
Reviewed by: Kenn Jensen
Date: November 29th 2008
Website: www.teslatheband.com