Bandleader
John Lurie really hit his stride with this live set, recorded in Tokyo with perhaps the strongest incarnation of
the Lounge Lizards. The passionate, furious vibe is set from the outset on the title track, featuring the slashing guitar of
Marc Ribot and the funky bass of
Erik Sanko. But
Lurie's more sentimental side comes through his sax on the doleful "It Could Have Been Very, Very Beautiful." In all, the disc represents what is great about
the Lounge Lizards: a serious band that doesn't take itself too seriously. ~ Tim Sheridan