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Andy Kellman
The consensus is that the Human League have continued to thrive as a live
act throughout the years. Live at the Dome,
unfortunately, doesn't back this up. Recorded at a late 2003 appearance at
Brighton, England's Dome, this set — heavy on
Dare!,
along with stray favorites that span the group's existence — is full of
energy, and the group remains excited to play its material to its fans, but
Philip Oakey's
voice isn't near top form. Occasionally hoarse-sounding, he often strains as
well, and
Susan Anne Sully's
and
Joanne Catherall's
responses tend to be a little nasal. The arrangements are rarely changed,
though "The Lebanon" is actually improved with a different drum sound.
Insatiable fanatics will see past the faults, but there's no doubting that
the DVD version of the performance is far more preferable.
2/5
Uncut Magazine 2005
Recorded on their 2003 comeback tour, the Rita, Sue and Bob Too of techno
pop have changed little....Endearing.
3/5
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