Live Albums on Life Support

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010

Back in the swingin’ ‘70s, Peter Frampton won his fanbase on the strength of "Frampton Comes Alive." Today's concert recordings and DVDs don’t pack the same punch -- they often round out "deluxe editions" and pad record contracts. In another Soundcheck Smackdown, we debate the live album format with writer and musician Simon Hardeman and Idolator.com editor Maura Johnston.

Our Blog: John Schaefer weighs in on the appeal of live albums.

Weigh in: Is the live album worth saving? Is there a live album you particularly love or hate?

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