Rock Bands & Pop Stars
Sugarland Pictures
Band:
Sugarland
Origin:
United States, AtlantaUnited States
Band Members:
Jennifer Nettles, Kristian Bush and Kristen Hall (left band in 2006)
Sugarland Album: «Sugarland - Live on the Inside (CD+DVD)»
Sugarland Album: «Sugarland - Live on the Inside (CD+DVD)» (Front side)
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  • Title:Sugarland - Live on the Inside (CD+DVD)
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Sugarland - Live on the Inside (CD+DVD)
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52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:
- Great variety of songs show the band's range

OK, we have a CD and DVD here, so let's look at each separately:

I'll start with the concert DVD, as it was easily the biggest selling point for me. The Oct. 2008 live show from Lexington, KY was broadast--in a heavily-edited version--on ABC in Aug. 2009. The show starts with the ambitious, soaring "Love" from the band's most recent album. From there, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush lead the band through a string of hits and a couple of surprising cover versions. Fellow Georgians R.E.M. are given not one but TWO tips of the hat, with "Nightswimming" (in a shortened version coupled rather oddly with the band's own "Joey"), and a stripped-down intimate rendering of "The One I Love." Bush shares equal mic time with Nettles on the latter. And while her powerhouse voice all but buries Bush in their radio hits, Nettles should get credit for giving her co-star a chance to shine here.

The set favors songs from last year's LOVE ON THE INSIDE. And while only about half the selected songs have thus far received radio airplay, the album tracks generally sound great live. "Genevieve" is a highlight, with the entire band joining in on the harmonies. Potential breakout star Nettles loves the spotlight, and has a lot of fun with the audience throughout the show.

For those who saw the ABC airing, note that the following tracks were omitted, but have been included here: Baby Girl, Want To, Already Gone, Steve Earl, Down in Mississippi and It Happens.

I was intially disappointed on reading the track list for the CD, as it only contains versions of 5 of the 16 tracks from the DVD. But my concerns were premature, as the disc is full of (mostly welcome) surprises. Seven of the ten tracks are cover versions, including the two R.E.M. songs. The songs covered come from diverse sources: Pearl Jam, Beyonce, Kings of Leon, Edie Brickell and the B-52's are represented. The country versions of traditional rock songs work for the most part, although I don't think any version of "Love Shack" has aged well.

Obviously, the entire concert PLUS the cover songs couldn't fit onto a single disc. But I do think 10 tracks is a bit lean; surely 3 or 4 more Sugarland songs could've been included.

Overall, though, this is a fine package and will certainly be devoured by Sugarland's many fans.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
- The Real Sugarland

If you are a fan of the Sugarland studio albumd then you will love this album. The sound so good live that you have to remind yourself that it is a live recording. To be able to watch the DVD and see how much fun that they are having performing and how much the crowd are loving the show, it is a must.

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
- overpriced

this cd is only available at walmart, but is only $12.00. i am not a fan of shopping at walmart, but i would before buying one on amazon for over $18.00 plus shipping.

Customer review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
- Love it.

Awesome DVD with great transitions and a fun atmosphere. Any sugarland fan would love. Only complaint is that I wish it were even longer.

Customer review
- Great cd/dvd

I LOVE this cd/dvd combo! I listen to it & watch it all the time! I wish there where more like it!