Is It Alive
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| Live album by Bodyjar | ||||
| Released | February 27, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | Annandale Hotel Sydney | |||
| Genre | Punk rock | |||
| Length | 50:18 | |||
| Label | Shock Records | |||
| Producer | Kalju Tonuma | |||
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Is It Alive is a live album by punk rock band Bodyjar. The album is their first live recording released. Like their last studio album, 'Is It Alive' was produced through independent record label Shock Records.
The album was recorded from a live performance at the Annandale Hotel in Sydney while the band were on their "call to arms tour", named after their third song on their self-titled album from 2005 (Bodyjar).[1]
The live show used for this album was originally recorded unbeknownst to the band as lead singer Cameron Baines describes, "We’ve always wanted to do a live album and by chance someone recorded the band in Sydney with out us even realizing."[2]
The album cover for Is It Alive contains a water-pipe (or "bong"), alluding to the fact that the members of Bodyjar are recreational users of cannabis.
Track listing
This is the track listing as printed on the disc.[3]
All songs written and composed by Bodyjar.
| No. | Title | Originally appeared on | Length |
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| 1. | "Sequel" | No Touch Red | 3:09 |
| 2. | "Another Minute" | Bodyjar | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Not the Same" | How It Works | 3:31 |
| 4. | "You Say" | No Touch Red | 4:16 |
| 5. | "Outside In" | Bodyjar | 2:44 |
| 6. | "Lights Out" | Bodyjar | 3:15 |
| 7. | "17 Years" | Jarchives: 10 Years of Bodyjar | 2:13 |
| 8. | "Fall to the Ground" | How It Works | 3:32 |
| 9. | "A Hazy Shade of Winter" | Jarchives: 10 Years of Bodyjar | 2:59 |
| 10. | "Starting Over" | Bodyjar | 2:58 |
| 11. | "Is It a Lie" | Plastic Skies | 2:31 |
| 12. | "Too Drunk to Drive" | Plastic Skies | 3:43 |
| 13. | "One In a Million" | Plastic Skies | 3:03 |
| 14. | "Make a Difference" | Plastic Skies | 2:38 |
| 15. | "Call to Arms" | Bodyjar | 3:13 |
| 16. | "Wind Sok" | Rimshot! | 3:07 |
Personnel
Musicians
- Cameron Baines - vocals, guitar
- Tom Read - guitar, vocals
- Grant Relf - bass guitar, vocals
- Shane Wakker - drums
Technical
- Mixed by Kalju Tonuma at 101 Collingwood
- Recorded at the Annandale Hotel Sydney by Live Cast Production Studios, Sydney
- Mastered by Dave Walker
Reviews
Matt Thrower from Rave magazine reviewed the album on Tuesday the 27th of February and gave it a positive 3 out of 5 stars.[4]
