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Sex Pistols Pictures
Band:
Sex Pistols
Origin:
United Kingdom, London - EnglandUnited Kingdom
Band Members:
Johnny Rotten [born John Lydon] (vocals), Steve Jones (guitar), Glen Matlock (bass guitar 1975-1977), Sid Vicious [born John Ritchie] (bass guitar 1977-1978), and Paul Cook (drums)
Sex Pistols Album: «Better Live Than Dead»
    Album information
  • Customers rating: (3.3 of 5)
  • Title:Better Live Than Dead
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Customer review
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
- Actually, better dead

Better Live Than Dead is an excellent example of what a live album should NOT sound like. It may have been recorded in the late 70's, but even by late 70's standards, the audio quality is poor. In fact I have heard better quality Sex Pistols material from sidewalk vendors. The concert itself is really lacking in the legendary energy the Sex Pistols have been known for. There is no witty banter with the crowd at all. Not a hint of antagonism from Mr. Rotten and not a single "loogie" is heard coming from the equally dead crowd. Simply a big let down if you're a Sex Pistols fan looking for a good live material.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
- RAW IN YOUR FACE FUN FROM THE CHAMPIONS OF PUNK!!

Johnny Rotten is screaming right at you in a small English pub and everyone is gonna get thrashed. That's the way I felt the first time I heard this awesome live album in 1988 and the way I felt yesterday hearing it again for the zillionth time. The album includes most songs from "Never Mind the Bullocks" only they're cranked up to hardcore punk speed! This is punk at it's worst/best!!

Customer review
- Sex Pistols - 'Better Live Than Dead' (Restless Records) 3 1/2 stars

Sound quality is okay... decent. Good to hear the Sex Pistols blasting out such gems like "Anarchy In The UK", "I Wanna Be Me", "No Feelings", "Pretty Vacant" and what not. But, this title looks to be the same show that was released under the CD I remember purchasing awhile back '76 Club'. I'm surprised no fans have yet complained about that on this open forum. One specific song here - "Submission" for some odd reason I simply don't recognize.