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• Artist: Spock's Beard
• Album: The X Tour Live
• Label: Megaforce
• Year of Release: 2012
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• Reviewed by: gwhill on 2012-12-19

When Spock’s Beard filmed and recorded this show in 2010, they had no idea the type of significance it would have. Since the show Nick D’Virgilio left the band. That made this the final US appearance for the drummer / singer. In addition, this concert would ultimately be the only US performance of the tour for the X album. These guys played their hearts out and it was a great show. The majority of the set was made up of material from that same X album, but they included a few older numbers, too. I really think the material came to life in the live performance. This double disc set (in the deluxe edition) also includes a killer DVD of the entire concert. If you haven’t gotten a chance to check out the Beard live, buy this thing right away. Those who have seen the band will know what it’s all about and don’t need to be told to get this.

In my opinion, Spock’s Beard are a band that’s best in the live environment. Sure, their studio albums are great, but honestly, the music is taken to a whole new level of intensity and power in the live performance. That fact makes a Spock’s Beard live album even more essential. This live album is nearly perfect, too. That’s what makes it one of the best live albums released in 2012. The Beard doesn’t tour that much, so not everyone gets the opportunity to experience a Spock’s Beard concert. This set is about as close as you can get to the experience at home.

I’d heartily recommend this to all fans of Spock’s Beard, but they probably already have it. The thing is, if you’ve been wanting to check them out, you might think about getting some of the Neal Morse era stuff, or wait for the new album with new lead singer Ted Leonard. But, really, I think this might be the best first introduction to the group. It’s well worth having either way.

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