Silver | |
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Live album by | |
Released | February 27, 2001 |
Recorded | Davis Park, Rockford, Illinois |
Genre | Rock |
Length | 130 minutes |
Label | Cheap Trick Unlimited |
Producer | Cheap Trick |
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Blender Magazine | [1] |
Allmusic | [2] |
Artist Direct | [3] |
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Silver is the third live album released by Cheap Trick. It was performed at Davis Park in the band's hometown of Rockford, Illinois on August 28, 1999, to celebrate the band's 25th anniversary since their formation. The album was recorded and released as a two-disc set in 2001, and re-released in 2004 with two additional tracks ("Daddy Should Have Stayed in High School" and "On Top of the World").
The band performed at least one song from each of their albums, including The Doctor . The band also performed acoustic versions of "I Can't Take It" (from Next Position Please ), "Take Me to the Top" (from The Doctor), "It All Comes Back to You" (from their 2nd eponymous album), and "Tonight It's You" (from Standing on the Edge ). Rick Nielsen also sang lead on "World's Greatest Lover" (from All Shook Up ). Guest stars include:
Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Independent Albums [4] | 45 |
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