Widespread Panic - Another Joyous Occasion (Live) '2000

Tracks list

Tracklist:

01. Fishwater
02. Superstition
03. Fishwater Reprise
04. Christmas Katie
05. Beehive Jam
06. Big Chief
07. Drums
08. Weight of The World
09. I Walk On Guided Splinters
10. Coconuts
11. Arleen

After the success of its first live album -- 1998s Light Fuse, Get Away -- and
after parting with longtime label Capricorn Records, Widespread Panic
self-released this album comprised of live tracks from its 1999 summer and fall
tours. The bands greatest strength has always been its live shows. Vocalist John
Bells expressive ad-libbing coupled with the powerful percussive sounds
generated by Domingo S. Ortiz and Mike Housers searing guitar riffs keep loyal
fans on the road. The problem with this album is the addition of 1999 touring
companions the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. What began as an interesting infusion of
brass sounds turned into a discordant attempt at jamming. The Dirty Dozen
players just add clutter to Widespread Panics already full sound. There are a
couple of exceptions. The rousing version of the Stevie Wonder classic
Superstition is enhanced by the Dirty Dozens soaring horns, as is the jazzy rock
of Weight of the World. For the most part, each song is improved by the brass
players, its not until the post-song jam that things fall apart. This album
offers a glance into the creativity and inspired moments that can take place
during Widespread Panics live show, but it also demonstrates what can go wrong.
For a more accurate glimpse of the bands live potential, pick up a copy of the
brilliant Light Fuse, Get Away.

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