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Alive And Wired - Old 97's
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79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critics What's this?

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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

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  • Summary: This 31-song live set was recorded during a pair of 2005 shows in the band's native Texas.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Junkmedia
    90
    If you're an Old 97's fan you've been waiting for this. If you're not, you just might be when it's all said and done.
  2. PopMatters
    90
    What is great about this set is that one disc feels like enough, but once you hear the second you know it's necessary.
  3. Austin Chronicle
    50
    While the lack of onstage banter is welcome, Alive & Wired would have benefited from fewer songs and more space.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. KrisB
    9
    Are they out of their freaking heads? Where's "What We Talk About"? Whatever. They're an amazing band with great Americana tunes, and the album is great (they new it was gonna be a live album and they still couldn't play...) sorry. It was still great without it.… Expand
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  2. MelissaB
    9
    I only give this a 9 and not a 10 because i would have like to hear more banter.. Rhett is funny :)
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  3. RobA
    8
    This band rules. These CD's don't quite capture how awesome their live shows are, but if you like great Americana, go ahead and pick this up. Some of the catchiest songs ever written.… Expand
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