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  • Summary: The live album was recorded in Paris on May 10, 2011, and includes tracks from Red Barked Tree as well as songs from earlier releases.

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Mojo
    Mar 23, 2012
    80
    Their performance here has an audible sizzle. [Apr 2012, p.95]
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  2. BBC Music
    Feb 14, 2012
    80
    Immaculately-placed jibes that slice to the bone and highlight a sharp, intellectual take on rock music that continues to prove you don;t have to dumb things down while letting your pop sensibilities win out.
  3. All Music Guide
    Feb 14, 2012
    60
    Even when Wire focuses on their not-so-classic material, they sound great in a live environment.

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