Live At Fingerprints Warts All

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Damien Breaks My Heart, again..., 2008-11-23
Damien Rice has never put out a CD that I didn't instantly fall in love with. "Live At Fingerprints Warts All" was another instant love affair, and probably quicker than the other CDs because I was already a HUGE fan of 0 and 9. The live treatments of these tunes that are always in rotation on my iPod are breath taking. They show Damien's vulnerability, his sincerity, and the raw beauty of his voice. br / br /Despite being live, the vocals are not lost underneath the music, they are upfront as they should be, and we have an opportunity to hear the storyteller side of Damien. The only possible problem with this disc is it is too short. I want a double live CD next!

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Wish I was There, 2008-08-12
Listening to this CD, I got the feeling Damien played in front of a small crowd in an intimate setting and all I can say is I'm extremely jealous. The songs and audio on the CD are great. My only real complaint is that it's too short.

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Damien Rice is even better live!, 2008-07-08
I recommend this CD to every fan of his, and even non-fans will appreciate it's greatness.

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So pure!, 2008-04-07
I love all in this CD: the package and the content: so much talented! It is a CD to possess! Enjoy!

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These warts make Damien irreplaceable..., 2008-04-02
One of the many things that makes Damien Rice so amazing to me are his `warts' so-to-speak. I love the way his voice cracks when he gets to high or the occasions where his chords are muffled or out of tune. Damien Rice is raw and real and that makes for some impressive music. If you haven't heard the man play live yet then I urge you to take up the opportunity when it presents itself to you. I've been a fan of the man since hearing his powerful album `O' and he only gets better and better. Thankfully Rice is starting to finally get the `household name' status he has been deserving for a long time now, but he is still unknown to many so I'm here to spread the word. br / br /`Live at Fingerprints Warts All' is obviously a live album, which I think is the best way to get to know Damien. Like I mentioned, he's such a raw and real performer that even his studio recordings sound as though he were sitting in your living room strumming on his acoustic guitar. That is the feel of the man, much like the equally impressive Ray LaMontagne. br / br /This collection features three tracks from his debut album `O' and three tracks from his sophomore album `9'. `Cannonball' is a beautiful song which he does extremely well here. `Volcano' is a highlight, as it always is. Having seen him live myself I can honestly say that he performs this song masterfully every time. `I Remember' is the third track from `O' and it's a beautiful way to end the album here. It's not the most recognizable track off of `O' but it's simple and pure and closes out this collection nicely. I would have rather he closed the album with `Blowers Daughter' but I'll live. br / br /The three tracks off of `9' are flawless. `Coconut Skins' is one of Damien's more up-beat songs. When I saw him he didn't play this song (he opted for `Dogs' instead) so it was neat to hear this track live. `Grey Room' is one of my favorite tracks off of `9' and it's delivered effortlessly here. The highlight of this album though is none other than `Rootless Tree'. What makes this track so brilliant is the fact that it is done on the keyboard and slowed down to be more of a ballad. It takes on a whole new air and meaning and really engulfs the listener. It's beautiful, which is not what you might say when listening to the original version on `9'. br / br /In the end this is a definite must have. It's a steal at the price listed here and well worth it, that's for sure. For anyone wanting to know what all the fuss is about then you must get this album. I can't stress enough the brilliance that is Damien Rice. He's a flawless song writer, performer and all around `artist'. See him live; you won't regret it. Until then, enjoy each and every song you can get your ears on.