' volume in the Austin City Limits series , recorded in 1989, was his second appearance on the program. Before the fanatics get all bent out of shape because this was during his period -- hold on a moment: this gig, with its 17 tracks, is a stunner. was sober, and with , but he hadn't left his band or his attitude for top-notch live shows in mothballs. And for those who still doubt: remember ' last record, 2000's was a monster. The tunes from , however, are a mix of old and new; ranges freely back and forth across his long, sometimes confusing, and always varied career. There's the burning opener followed by which slips into ' then stomps into a couple of 's classics as defined by : and the beautiful The staunch professionalism and raw immediacy of the band makes its frontman stand ten feet tall in front of an adoring television audience. When he begins his own fine version of 's the crowd goes nuts and gives them everything he's got. Finally, launches into one of his own with a freewheeling country-rocker. But he also offers fine versions of other originals, like a wild and ornery and an anthemic Yes, is here just before the lights go off, but takes it out on the wild side with a stomping rocker, pushes the band and they shove back and he loves it. It's quite a finish to an amazing concert, and a necessary addition for every serious fan's library. Those who have owned bootlegs of this for years will be gratified that the real thing has much better sound. ~ Thom Jurek