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Is it legal to get "The Lillywhite sessions" even though it was never "released" per se?

post #1 of 4
9/25/09 at 10:03pm
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I just got a copy of DMB's first album(Under the Table and Dreaming) and I like it. I was researching their discography on wikipedia, and I found out that they had an unreleased album called the Lillywhite Sessions. However, since it has never had a formal release, is it legal to download? If so, where can I get it(preferably FLAC). I thought I'd be a good idea to ask before I proceed.

Also, how does DMB's newer material compare? I do have to admit that the first album sounds pretty good in FLAC via my Gigabeat F and RE2.
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post #2 of 4
9/25/09 at 10:13pm
I don't know about legalities, or even where to find the Lillywhite Sessions anymore, but you can get Busted Stuff for starters. That's basically The Lillywhite Sessions as a proper studio release. There was enough of an outcry from fans after the band (really just Dave) released Everyday instead.

If you like Under the Table, you'll love Crash.

Before These Crowded Streets is a VERY dark album (for them) and is next in line. Those three are solid all the way through.

The Recently EP and Remember Two Things are excellent early live albums/EPs.

Everyday, while good, is very pop-y and is a departure from their big arena jam songs sound. Dave's first use of an electric guitar as well, which gives the songs a whole different flavor. I don't care for it in the context of all their work, but it stands up well on it's own.

Busted Stuff is great and has Bartender on it, which I think is easily one of their best songs.

Stand Up is largely forgettable deep south "rock."

Big Whiskey still has some of that New Orleans sound, and is well done, but what is "best" about it is you can tell they are playing their hearts out and are really wanting to do well on the album after the death of their sax player.

But for the "classic" DMB sound, look no further than Table, Crash, Crowded Streets.
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post #3 of 4
9/25/09 at 10:14pm
OH! and be sure to get Live At Radio City. The DVD is great and the BluRay is supposed to be superb.
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post #4 of 4
9/26/09 at 6:39pm
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Originally Posted by chud View Post
I don't know about legalities, or even where to find the Lillywhite Sessions anymore, but you can get Busted Stuff for starters. That's basically The Lillywhite Sessions as a proper studio release. There was enough of an outcry from fans after the band (really just Dave) released Everyday instead.

If you like Under the Table, you'll love Crash.

Before These Crowded Streets is a VERY dark album (for them) and is next in line. Those three are solid all the way through.

The Recently EP and Remember Two Things are excellent early live albums/EPs.

Everyday, while good, is very pop-y and is a departure from their big arena jam songs sound. Dave's first use of an electric guitar as well, which gives the songs a whole different flavor. I don't care for it in the context of all their work, but it stands up well on it's own.

Busted Stuff is great and has Bartender on it, which I think is easily one of their best songs.

Stand Up is largely forgettable deep south "rock."

Big Whiskey still has some of that New Orleans sound, and is well done, but what is "best" about it is you can tell they are playing their hearts out and are really wanting to do well on the album after the death of their sax player.

But for the "classic" DMB sound, look no further than Table, Crash, Crowded Streets.
Great summary chud

I actually have the Lillywhite sessions, but I'm not sure how I got them. You can check their download website at antsmarching.org: Dave Matthews Band but I doubt that they have free FLAC downloads.

Before These Crowded Streets is dark for them, but it is my favorite studio release of theirs and one of my top 10 albums. For other releases, I would recommend finding live cuts that are pre millennium. For me, that's when they were in their prime. Don't get me wrong, I have seen them live at Alpine Valley for the past three years, but I feel like they're playing to a different crowd.
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