Absolutely Live

Sure it's a live album. But with musicians like this on stage, that doesn't mean trimmed down versions of sometimes intricate material. The band do full justice even to complex numbers like 'Africa', and mix it in with highly listenable lesser hits like 'I'll be over you'. Naturally, as ex session guys, there are plenty of extended solos thrown in, and faves like 'Hold the line' manage to run for ten minutes plus. However, that really is the beauty of this album. It totally captures the band's live performances, but great songs, arrangements and musicianship stop your interest from ever flagging. Sony.