Incredible Album - one in million stunning sound
TOP needs no introduction. This live CD, however, is a rare gem. If you have a system that you can crank with low distortion then you are there five rows back...incredible sound. This CD is extremely dynamic...be careful. Best recorded live CD I have ever heard.

this cd has kick!
It's a shame we don't have a DVD to go along with this live recording, done back in '98 at the Fillmore. The audio is superb; somebody did a fine job mixing everything. Anybody who wants a lesson in syncopation should listen to this, especially 'What is Hip'. There is a tremendous rendition of an old TOP standard, 'Willing to Learn'. If the singing & horn playing don't move with this song nothing will. The way the bass drum punches with the horns is just great. Enjoy!

Live Tower in the 90s
I've been a Tower of Power die hard fan since the late 60s, before they even recorded. This CD doesn't dissapoint as Tower was always much better live than on records although they have made some fine recordings. The lead singer on this outing ranks up there with Rick Stevens and Lenny Wiliams......Tower definetly has the Oakland Stroke on this disc, excuse me but it's time to get down at the night club because after all, I'm still a young man.

A Funkin' Institution
TOP is in top form in this impeccable live performance. Recorded soon after David Garibaldi's return to the band you get to hear and feel how much imoact this phenomenal drummer has on the band and funk drumming in general. All the classics are here - What Is Hip, Soul Vaccination, Willin' to Learn, as well as some newer tunes. All are performed with what seems to be some new found inspiration (probably initiated by Garibaldi's contribution). Emilio, Rocco, David, Doc , and the rest of these stellar musicians are on fire and remain the most underappreciated institution of R&B. BUY THIS CD - NOW!!!!!

Great music!!
I'm a guitar based rocker, and I love this stuff!! Check out a couple of music downloads if you need to before you buy, but at least take a listen!!