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In Their Final Performance

This label's purchase of all the old Frontline stuff has brought us some otherwise inaccessible fruit. Thankfully, they're also into releasing the previously unreleased. In Their Final Performance captures the experience that most Poor Old Lu fans wished they could be a part of. Well, as with any once-in-a-lifetime event, the next best thing to being there is to record it. As always, we hear Scott Hunter's trademark from-the-gut intensity, and, of course, the song on which Aaron Sprinkle handles the singing, "Ring True," is beautifully executed as well. Production, at times, may seem a little muddy, but for a live recording and for the novelty of such a moment no complaints have yet been heard. Hearing the vigorous, frenetic playing and singing on the now-classic "Receive" on just the third track gives a clue at what the rest of the gig will be like (i.e: "All Pretty for the TV," etc.). It's also cool to hear the crowd response as Jeremy Enigk makes his guest vocal appearance on "Digging Deep." All vocals remain superb, of course. As would be fitting for one's last show, each member seems to pour their all into every note, amazingly, even more so than in their heyday. [KMG/ BVM]