is something of a contradiction, simultaneously refusing to water down his music for mainstream while making a living selling real estate to the highest bidder. All a listener of or other recent albums needs to worry about, however, is the musical side of the equation. While sounds like a career overview, it isn't. 's early albums on remain out of print. , then, is the next best thing, a live album that features mostly old and a few brand new songs. The album was recorded on a tour in Italy, and 's joined by a crack band made up of , , and . The opener, dates back to 's first album, , from 1975. Others -- and the moody -- are drawn from 1976's , and a couple of real jewels -- and -- are pulled from in 1977. remains a fine vocalist, and the band is so tight that it's easy to forget that is a live album. The new songs -- like -- also blend well with the classic material. Although could never take the place of the earlier albums, it at least makes the material available to those unfamiliar with 's 30 years of fine work. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford Jr.