EP 36. Are Live Albums Dead?

Do you remember live albums? What were they: cash grabs, greatest hits packages, contract fulfillers or maybe a little of each. Any way you slide it, live albums are a staple in Dad Rock.  From the classic live albums of the 70s and 80s to bootlegs and live concert recordings, and file sharing on Napster & YouTube to livestreams now, what does it all mean? Are live albums dead?The list of live albums goes on and on and on. Here are a few:Johnny Cash Live at San QuentinThe Who Live at LeedsFrampton Comes AliveUFO's Strangers in the NightDeep Purple's Made in JapanMaiden JapanKiss Alive!Rush's All the World's a StageScorpion's World Wide LiveU2 Under a Blood Red SkyDepeche Mode 101Nirvana Live on MTV UnpluggedJeff Magnum Live at Jittery Joe'sDaft Punk Alive 2007Let us know what’s up. Support the showDid you know that The New Dad Rock has swag? Coffee mugs, pillow and t-shirts in a multitude of colors and arm lengths.