From Black Mountain to your patio.

Take a look around. Chances are good you'll see something fake. Or cheap. But there's one thing you can't fake. And it's anything but cheap. That's good music—the type that strikes a cord deep inside by nailing the perfect one on a Les Paul or Fender. It's a lyric that connects with you; a guitar riff or drum beat that seeps into your head and won't leave for days. Good music is the type you enjoy while sitting in the backyard and the only other sound heard is that of a cooler opening to refill an empty koozie. It's so good, in fact, that you swear the band is actually there on your patio performing.

Live.

The numbers speak for themselves. Over 20 million records sold. Two Billboard Top 200 #1 albums (Throwing Copper and Secret Samadhi). Five #1 singles and nine Top 10 singles to boot. Flash in the pan? Hardly. Numbers like that are almost enough to restore our faith in humanity. Then we see the latest ratings for American Idol and revert back to thinking this country is full of fuckin' idiots.



Ed and his cohorts are back and will be adding to their legacy soon enough. Next week, the boys from Live will be releasing their latest album Songs from Black Mountain. While it won't be in stores until June 6th, here's your chance to sneak a peek into the genius that is Live.

Songs from Black Mountain

Love Shines

Mystery

The River

P.S. Save your "but Live was recently on American Idol so you can't slam the show" comments, emails and opinions to yourself. Every band makes silly decisions now and then. Just ask Van Halen.