As fas as live albums go they usually suck because most of the studio wizards twiddling the knobs make artists sound great which live they don't most of the time. Then there are those artists who really are great live like Three Days Grace, STP, Testament, Kiss, Iron Maiden and now Shinedown can be added to the list of good live acts. I've listened through the entire two disc package of the album and upon an unusual third listen threw for me of a live record I really like some of the bands songs a little better here than on the studio release. The early stuff really sound vibrant and full of life.
Overall this package in the extended version with the live DVD is the best choice to purchase. It's a pricey set but if your a fan of good hard rock music there is no reason for not owning "Somewhere In The Stratosphere". The second disc of acoustic performances is very strong which shows that this band has the chops live. I find myself going back for listens of "Hereos" on a regular basis over the studio one each time because it has much more emotion and energy than the album version. Now I will admit the acoustic version of "Devour" is not my favorite for sure but it has a certain theatrical charm but lacks during the chorus. Still a good package with plenty to be entertained by from one of the bands I've become a huge fan over the last few years.
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