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Full House was the first live album from the heavy rocking J. Geils Band. It was recorded at the Cinderella Ballroom, Detroit in April 1972. All the songs are live versions of tracks on their first two studio albums. (US:54)
“High energy live rock ‘n' roll, recorded live in Detroit, Full House is everything you would want. Peter Wolf is your master of ceremonies, keeping the energy level at a fever pitch with his wild vocal style, and on-stage banter. J.,Geils is an excellent guitarist, and this album is his finest hour on vinyl.”
“After two studio albums, this live album is a little disappointment. Most people say that The J. Geils Band sounded better live, but here, they play most of their material too fast, especially It Serves You Right To Suffer that was a slow creeping groove, which is mostly lost here.”
“I've never been a big fan of the J. Geils Band. There are a few songs here and there that I have heard and enjoy, but there is a reason why they never really made it that big or left much of a lasting impression. They are nothing more than a great bar band, which is good for what its worth, but its just not enough to sustain a career.”
“Back in the days when progressive rock radio stations used to play reasonably decent music, this live release caught my ear. It's not particularly consistent, but contains a couple of great live versions of material found on their first two LPs.”
“I guess it should come as no surprise that J. Geils Band make way more sense live than in the studio. Overflowing with energy, attitude, and boogie, they were built for the stage. Full House features a selection of live recordings when these guys were at the peak of their powers.”
“This is the musical equivalent of a 4th of July fireworks display by one of the hottest groups ever to soar onstage, and one of the most ferocious shows of its time. If crackling energy is what you need and explosive rock 'n’ roll is your medicine, this band was made to order. Recorded live the place jumped like a pogo stick with mad springs as Peter Wolf lived up to his name and yowled, yelled, screeched, and bawled alongside his five locomotive band mates.”
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