release date: Nov. 1988
format: 2 cd
[album rate: 3,5 / 5]
producer: Stefan Glaumann, Imperiet
label: Mistlur Records - nationality: Sweden
Track highlights: Disc 1, Live: 1. "Rock'n Roll e' död" - 4. "...som eld" - 7. "Jag är en idiot" - 11. "Bibel" - - Disc 2, Studio: 1. "Alltid rött, alltid rätt" - 2. "Kriget med mig själv" - 4. "Rasera" - 6. "Höghus, låghus, dårhus (Version)" - 10. "Cosmopolite" - 11. "Kom ihåg" - 12. "Saker som hon gör" - 13. "Märk hur var skugga (Epistel 81)"
Compilation album by Imperiet released after its disbandment. Disc 1 is a collection of live recordings, and much like the studio collection on disc 2, the tracks are a selection of songs comprising the band's entire lifespan from 1983 - 1988. Actually, the span is not long, but the music is still quite varied. The live recordings (recorded and mixed by Stefan Glaumann) are from the band's farewell tour ['avskedsturné'] recorded live Aug. 29-31, 1988 at Sardines in Oslo, Norway.
I recall thinking somewhat lukewarm about the release back in '88. Mostly, because there isn't much new on these two discs. Of course a live disc should provide us with another aspect of the band's repertoire, but given the album 2:a augusti 1985 from '85 provides us with live material, and if you happen to know all the band's five studio albums is hard not to see this as a commercial stunt.
If, on the other hand, you don't owe any albums by Imperiet, I think this could be a fine choice.
