
A high-octane homecoming performance capturing the original lineup's chemistry. Gritty, soulful Seattle rock delivered with veteran precision and raw vocal power.
September 2, 2008 · Image Entertainment
Alive in Seattle feels like a victory lap for a band that was often unfairly pigeonholed by the very movement they helped define. Recorded at the historic Paramount Theatre, the album captures the original four members of Candlebox reclaiming their legacy in their hometown. The sound is massive, benefiting from modern recording fidelity while retaining the organic, slightly unhinged energy of a live rock show. It is less about the angst of the 90s and more about the enduring power of blues-based hard rock, played by musicians who have found a new appreciation for their shared chemistry.
How does Alive in Seattle sound next to the rest of Candlebox's catalogue?
Energetic saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.
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