Maria McKee - Live in Hamburg

Recorded in May of 2003 in support of her High Dive album, Maria Mckee and her uncredited backing band offer a show brimming with emotion, tight and crisp performances of songs from three of her four records, and stellar live sound. The lion's share of the material comes from the aforementioned recording and the still provocative Life Is Sweet. There is a beautiful version of "Breathe" from her self-titled debut in the set as well. Mckee's performance is inspired, and these versions of songs from her catalog offer the best evidence yet that she is at her best in a live setting -- the readings of "Absolutely Barking Stars," "Be My Joy," "High Dive," "Scarlover," and the encore, "Life Is Sweet," may indeed be the definitive versions -- so far. Read More