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.
