I just recently received the entire lot of ani's 'official bootleg' series (yes, there are seven others that you gave purchase via her site), and I have to say that Carnegie Hall is, by far, one of the best.

While there are only a few songs from way back in the day, it's a fine compilation of some of her best work. After years of being an Ani fan, I still find myself astounded by her brilliance and talent as an artist and musician.

Carnegie Hall is a solo album...just Ani with her guitar. Though many of the songs are new, it is very reminescent of a lot of her earlier work.

For new Ani fans, get this CD and listen to: The first three tracks, Gratitude, and, of coursre, Out of Range.

I really like this one. Not as good as Living in Clip, but probably my second favorite of her live albums. Her storytelling in between songs can get very kooky and great, i love them. This is a must have for any Ani fan.

I enjoy this CD. I find the technical qualities of the recording to be quite good. IT is a live recording and not a studio recording. That being said, I can her Ms. Dibranco and the Carnegie Hall acoustics loud and clear, as well as the audience. IMO, the technical detail is as said quite good; perhaps could have been better, but I am satisfied (in contrast to many other live recordings). Ms Difranco tends to ramble on at times with her political thoughts or observations or stories or poetry; you either like this or you do not. For me, her music is so wonderful, I can "tolerate" a great deal of dialogue (which was not why I purchased this "music" CD). For ADF fans, well recommended.

She is overated and has a lousy voice. The lyrics are way too self indulgent and will never make it on the Top 40 charts. Her guitar playing is OK. I find her songs boring and just goes on and on for nothing. She said she doesn't want to get signed. Who cares? No major label will deal with her lousy lyrics and are so self indulgent. Besides, major labels want artist that sell millions on a release. I doubt she'll ever match the single album sales figures of Avril Lavrgne or Kelly Clarkson. Besides, her singing is inferior compared to them.