Ray Lamontagne is the sultry-smokey-troubadour of the 21st century. His painted words mixed with his warm sugar voice have you feeling sexy and comfy simultaneously.

This live collection of songs are testimony of his ability to hold the room in his hands with his voice.

I have given Ray Lamontagne's latest effort (Till the Sun Turns Black) a 5 star review on Amazon, but the truth of the matter is, as good as the studio produced albums have been, Ray's amazing voice and vibrant emotional delivery can only be truly appreciated live. On a studio track, some of the things that make his music and his performance so powerful have been glossed over or edited out. Live, you are bowled over with the sheer ferocity of his delivery and his willingness to unguardedly bleed all over the place. The four minutes of the first track on this disc, "Burn," are worth the price of this whole CD. I'm not sure if he is screaming at you or with you, accusing or sharing, but it will knock you flat either way. Get all of this guy's stuff, but beware lest you dislike like "live" recordings and pass up on what is essentially pure, unadulterated Ray. You will surely be missing something.

The very first time I heard Ray, I was channel surfing and came across a concert of his being broadcast on PBS. His voice blew me away.
I don't think this is Ray putting out a live release. More like the folks at Bonnaroo capitalizing on the success of Trouble (since it is not under RCA - Rays label).
He's not the Allman Bros., but it is still worthwhile to hear him live.

This cd is Ray LaMontagne live: raw, emotional, spacious, honest...the list goes on. I respect all opinions on music and opinions in general-we all have that right. What the previous reviewer does not realize is that Ray LaMontagne will do what he feels necessary to get his music to the people, because they want it! RL understands that his music is effecting people, moving them, and this is an attempt to get those who haven't seen him live as close as possible to that experience. Much respect for him to come out with this release. There is a new track present on this disc that isn't on Trouble and it is beyond amazing!