Nick Lowe/MN,USA 2019

It is still fresh in my memory that Nick Lowe came to Japan alone in August and gave a wonderful live performance. “TOKYO 2019” was an album filled with tears of mania that documented the heartwarming stage at that time. It was a sing-along show that Lowe, who usually performs with a band, was able to perform only in Japan. However, under normal circumstances, he would actively perform live with a backing band in the United States, and following on from the previous year, he would release a new EP (LOVE seems to like this format in recent years), “LOVE STARVATION.” I was on stage to promote it. Their activities began in the spring, but they toured the United States with the band again in September. Moreover, the live performance in Minneapolis, which took place exactly one month after the Japan performance, was streamed on YouTube. The quality of the image is crystal clear. It’s at a level where it could be released as a normal live DVD or Blu-ray. Backing them up is Los Straitjackets, a literal masked band (lol) who take to the stage wearing wrestler masks. In recent years, they have not only completely become LOW’s backing band, but they have also released a collection of LOW covers, which is unique to an instrumental band, and have continued to perform live this year with an unwavering relationship. Just because it’s the latest live video captured with a perfect professional shot, it will attract attention from enthusiasts all over the world. Since joining the Straight Jackets, Lowe has been leaning towards the oldies sound of the early 1960s, and the performances heard here are also full of that taste. His repertoire is proof of this, such as his cover of Ricky Nelson’s “Raincoat of Love,” which is included in his latest EP, and the arrangements of other songs are arranged in a vintage pop sound reminiscent of Roy Orbison. has been done. “Half a Boy and Half a Man”, which originally had an oldies-like tone, is finally showing its true feel. This pop and sweet sound is full of familiarity that will capture the hearts of all music fans. The August performance in Japan was performed by Rowe alone, so the setlist was completely different from this time, and it had an acoustic, country & western atmosphere, but the band sound with the Straight Jackets was also really appealing. Target. In addition, in the middle of the live performance, a performance part only for Straight Jackets will begin, which serves as a break time for LOW and a time to add flair to the band. The surf instrumental that they play here that is straight from Dick Dale is really fun. Their signature repertoire, Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” and surf instrumental versions of Shocking Blue’s “Venus” are also worth seeing. As expected from a battle-hardened masked band. The second half of the show, which began with Rowe returning after changing clothes, was full of famous songs. The famous song “Cruel To Be Kind” had a great singing version at the Japanese performance, but it is still a typical repertoire that would be better performed by a band. The ultimate song is “Heart of the City.” The arrangement is as if it were performed by the Kinks (the guitar solo is from “You Really Got Me”), and what’s more, the ending features the drummer playing a short solo in the style of the Beatles’ “The End,” which really made fans cry. . It was a hilarious live version, and it was understandable that after the performance, Lowe introduced him as “Ringo!” In this way, it is a masterpiece live video where you can enjoy the live sound of LOW and Straight Jackets, which is completely different from the performance in Japan in August, and is a gem that should be enjoyed along with “TOKYO 2019”. I think it’s rare in Lowe’s career that the style of live performance changes so much in one month. Anyway, the picture quality and sound quality are absolutely the best, and we want to recommend the latest live video to all rock fans! Live at First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA 13th September 2019 PRO-SHOT (98:21) 1. Intro 2. So It Goes 3. Raging Eyes 4. Without Love 5. You Inspire Me 6. Shting-Shtang 7. Raincoat In The River 8. Somebody Cares For Me 9. Tokyo Bay 10. Kawanga! 11. Calhoun Surf 12. Venus 13. My Heart Will Go On 14. Rock ‘n’ Roll Medley 15. I Love The Sound Oof Breakng Glass 16. Half A Boy And Half A Man 17. Love Starvation 18. Lay It On Me, Baby 19. Blue On Blue 20. Here Comes That Feeling 21. Cruel To Be Kind 22. Heart Of The City 23. I Knew The Bride (When She Used to Rock ‘n’ Roll) 24. Church Key 25. When I Write The Book 26. (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding 27. Allison PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx.98min.