Better live than recorded

There are some artists whose CDs I don't connect with but who blow me away in concert. I've never really enjoyed M. Ward's CDs, but I saw him on Austin City Limits last night and thought he was awesome. As I write this, I'm listening to his last CD, Hold Time, and, while I have a somewhat heightened appreciation for it, I still don't think it's nearly as strong as his live performance.

I've long had the same response to Wilco -- their CDs have never done anything for me, but in concert they are awesome. So … are there any performers you feel the same way about -- great in concert but less-than-great on CD? Or vice-versa -- great on CD but not so great in concert?

Tags: M, Ward, Wilco

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Permalink Reply by scott spencer on January 11, 2011 at 5:08pm
Jason and the Scorchers Fantastic Live. 
Permalink Reply by gary bond on January 12, 2011 at 7:00am
Jason Boland & The Stragglers always come off in a studio,not quite there.But live however they are as tight and complete as a band ever was.Live and Lit at Billy Bob's is probably the best live country album for my money!
Permalink Reply by Rick Malis on February 9, 2011 at 5:07pm

Darrel Scott is so powerful live and his recordings other than maybe You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive just don't seem to do it for me.

 

Paul Thorn and Chris Smither are also two artists that come to mind but I think their recordings do them justice.

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