Rock Spectacle by Barenaked Ladies

Pros: Feel like you're at a concert.

Cons: Can't stop playing it.

Review: I was a lucky girl. In 1992, my friend May from Toronto made me a mix tape she called, "Dana's North of the Border Mix". It had songs from great Canadian bands like Crash Test Dummies and of course, the Barenaked Ladies. I loved it...

Pros: Gives you a glimpse of the most essential part of BNL - the live act.

Cons: Not enough banter, a highlight of the live show.

The Bottom Line: Go buy it now, seriously. If not, "Lady, you're an idiot!" (you'll get it when you buy the disk... trust me)

Review: I've had this disc for years, since it first came out in 1997, and I always recommend it to friends as a BNL sampler, but I never got around to actually reviewing it. It's about time, don't you think?

Basically, my theory is this: a band is...

Pros: Great Music

Cons: None

Review: My sister first introduced me to the Barenaked Ladies about five years ago. Since then, the band has become one of my all time favorites. I have had the opportunity to see them in concert several times, and I am convinced that they are currently...

Pros: Fun, upbeat, catchy lyrics

Cons: NONE!!!!

Review: I'm sure most of you have heard of the Barenaked Ladies before. I'm also sure that most of you loved the hit "One Week" when it first came out and then grew to hate it when your local radio stations over played it. You probably started changing...

Pros: Live BNL is the only way to go, Kevin Hearn, the live bonus tracks

Cons: wish it included "Crazy"

The Bottom Line: If you're into BNL and haven't made it to a show, you should definitely catch RS. Wish it had "Crazy"

Review: Despite the fact that the Barenaked Ladies have a Greatest Hits album in the works (for possible Christmas 2002 release), it seems that they've already got the beginnings on Rock Spectacle. Yes, I'm aware that it's a Pre-Stunt, Pre-Maroon live album, so...

Pros: Some old, some new, and a lot of the Cuties from Canada!

Cons: None that I can think of...

The Bottom Line: What are you doing? Don't just sit there! Go buy it!

Review: When I first heard of BareNaked Ladies, I wondered, "Where did these guys get that name?" I oft laughed whenever their goofy videos came on MTV and became quite confused and bewildered at the thought of the fact they were neither ladies nor bare naked....

Pros: Classic live BNL

Cons: Hard to visualize if you've never seen them in concert.

Review: "Rock Spectacle" is definitely a must-have if you're looking for an album that spans a few records. This live album covers songs from "Gordon," "Maybe You Should Drive," and "Born on a Pirate Ship." As an avid...

Pros: upbeat, silly, yet genuine and has great melodies

Cons: the sound bites at the end are kind of awkward if you figure out where they're really supposed to be in the disc.

Review: Where do I start? I love the Barenaked Ladies. They're just so crazy, and they make great music at the same time. You must pop this CD into your computer and check out the multimedia presentation - it's a hoot.

The multimedia isn't...

Pros: personality, humor, best group of songs

Cons: none

Review: Rock Spectacle combines the best of The Barenaked Ladies’ first three albums with the energy of group’s live performances into one fantastic release. The choice of songs for the CD gives a panoramic view of the group’s career over the years. From...

Pros: A collection of great BNL songs, good old BNL flavor

Cons: None

Review:
This is the ideal album to get if you're interested in the Barenaked Ladies or want to see what the Ladies are like in concert. Even if you hate the Ladies you should definitely go to their concerts, those guys are really creative and funny live....