Heather’s gone very quiet about the electric live album. I’m hoping it’s still going to appear, and the rumours that it’s been shelved are groundless. Might be that she wants to release a new studio record first, and and is holding the live one back for later.

The only song that hasn’t grabbed me is Dear Someone. A bit too old time for my ears! An otherwise very strong collection of songs ideal for re-working and good choice of material (look at the back catalogue to choose from). I do prefer this arrangement of Phoenix to the full band version, and must give a mention to the rocked up Magpie. Probably the song of the album for me and pleased it made the cut. Heather sounded in fantastic form on the night, and I particularly enjoyed Chris’ playing on Caught In A Fold and the previously mentioned Magpie.

I do hope that Heather and Chris will decide to make the rest of the show available at some point in the future for those of us who weren’t lucky enough to be able to be there on the night. In the meantime, roll on the full band live album.