MELISSA FERRICK: Skinnier & Faster - LIVE

Melissa Ferrick

Skinnier & Faster - LIVE

© 2000 Right On Records (711517262422)

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Live performance of a sold out show. Double CD with 21 songs, LIVE, from her five critically acclaimed albums. Unique, fiery, compelling, bold and captivating.

tracks

1 Intro
2 Freedom
3 Win 'Em Over
4 It's Alright
5 I Will Arrive
6 Blind Side
7 Some Kinda Nerve
8 Then So It Is
9 Everything I Need
10 Faking
11 To Let You See Me
12 This Is Love
13 The Stranger
14 North Carolina
15 Little Love
16 Particular Place To Be
17 Gotta Go Now
18 Willing To Wait
19 Will You Be The One
20 Hold On
21 Welcome To My Life
22 Mr Bumble
23 Drive
24 Drive (MK's Moog Mix)

notes

On May 18th 2000, Boston native Melissa Ferrick performed to a sold out audience at Berklee Performing Arts Center.

It was at Berklee College Of Music that Melissa had obtained a scholarship twelve years earlier to study bass guitar.

"Skinnier and Faster Live" is a DOUBLE CD [2 CD SET] that contains twenty one songs from all of her five previously released critically acclaimed albums ("Massive Blur", "Willing To Wait", "Melissa Ferrick + 1", "Everything I Need" & "Freedom").

It also includes three previously unrecorded songs, "Will You Be The One", "Welcome To My Life" and the much anticipated "Drive" (remix).

This live recording clearly demonstrates what Melissa's live shows are best known for by capturing her unique, compelling, bold and captivating performance.

In today's MTV driven music world, Melissa Ferrick has clearly built her audience one live show at a time.

Don't miss this real "live" artist in this her most diverse and expansive live recording yet to be released.

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  • Wowzeee
    author: Heidi Kolman

    LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Really great on first listen
    author: Rachel

    I bought this at CD Baby's recommendation - those "we think you'd like" lines really draw you in. Well, I'm keeping the CD. I just saw Melissa Ferrick live a couple weeks ago and she has a great stage presence. That's captured on this CD. Her energy live is really awesome. So I would highly recommend this CD. To be honest, the first track on this is called Freedom, and I listened to it as well on another of her CDs that is not live (the CD titled Freedom), and that version is a pale, pale comparison to the live one. The live one rocks.

  • Blinding
    author: Sarah

    hard to get hold of Ferrick stuff in the UK , so hadn't heard anything since 'FREEDOM' , happended to be in NY in Dec and got to see the show at the Bowery Ballroom - fantastic, Defo Kudos to CD baby - delivery was perfect ...the CD - out of this world - makes me smile every time i put in on and crank up the volume .... Melissa - Come and tour the UK

  • Melissa Ferrick and CDBaby Rock!!
    author: Karen

    Love Melissa Ferrick - this is an amazing cd and I HAD to own it!! And kudos to CDBaby for such a nice job getting these independent artists out there, and for adding a personal touch while doing so!

  • Smart buy...
    author: Barbara

    Probably the best buy to check out the fullest spectrum of Melissa's work. While sometimes sounding harsh, maybe even angry; Melissa's musicianship is god-given talent that she has honed to a razor sharp edge. The CD lacks any printing of the lyrics which is unfortunate, but you can find fan sights online that will have them available. In the first few listens, just try to absorb the guitar work. What Jimi Hendricks did on electric, Ferrick does to acoustic. You might say she plays with a passion as deep as Amy Ray's but a talent more akin to Emily Sailers.

  • she has four hands and twenty fingers !
    author: robert ARNAUD

    a very great moment of guitar ,and one regret ,don't be there to listen and see her live!

  • This is a SUPER CD!
    author: Christy

    This is a really great CD! Cant wait to see her live in October in Colorado!

  • AND hot pictures?
    author: Drew

    I'm fairly new to MF, this was my 2nd album purchase of hers.... sure the music is good, but have you seen the photos with this Live CD??? sweet god (drools).... I bet she's funny, too.... YOU HAVE MY PERMISSION TO BUY THIS CD, BABY!

  • Love it!
    author: Cindy

    Ilove this cd. Fills in the time between her shows in Colorado which are rare.

  • melissa ferrick rocks !
    author: heather

    one of the best live cd's i've purchased in awhile!! rock on melissa !

  • Every womyn's dream!
    author: rainbowimmin magazine

    Powerful, well-crafted songs and lyrics, hugely skilled guitar playing technique and unrivaled onstage energy make Melissa Ferrick definitely a womyn to watch! -rainbowimmin magazine music reviews

  • my inspiration!
    author: Cassendre Xavier, CD Baby Artist

    Melissa Ferrick is one of the most gifted, versatile, and prolific independent singer-songwriters around. As a fan and performer of women's/Lesian music, I also follow her career for inspiration in that area as well. I highly recommend Melissa's "Everything I Need" album. It's a real mood-lifter!

  • great live version!
    author: Molly

    i have seen Melissa several times in concert so this was a great collection of some of my favorite songs she has done - definitely enjoy drive at the end of cd 2!

  • rocked my face off
    author: Tara d

    i have been to a melissa concert before and talked to her and listining to this cd was like i was there again so it was awesome hands down!!

  • Amazing
    author: Amy

    Great CD

  • Wonderful CD
    author: Joar

    Great LIVE CD from Melissa Ferrick!!

  • I'm obsessed.....
    author: Amber

    This album makes me want to learn to play guitar. I love every song on it. And Melissa is hilarious when she shares her random thoughts with the crowd; I laugh out loud every time I listen to it! I could be friends with this chick. She is incredibly talented--this set won't leave my car player for a good long while.....if ever.

  • remarkable voice and guitar playing will purchase more cds by melissa
    author: alen hurley

    remarkable voice and guitar playing

  • This album rocks!
    author: Lynette

    Great vocals and great instrumentation (guitar). Her live shows are great quality and I love how she improvises.

  • Great Guitar Work!
    author: Tom Witzgall

    Great Cd for acoustic rock fans. This gal really can play that guitar. Monologues also very entertaining. Will purchase more albums by Melissa soon!

  • Shes Great!!! I love her voice!
    author: Ang' Texas

    Shes great! I love the Passion in her Voice!!

  • Energetic and amazing!
    author: Stacey

    This CD is packed with great songs! The energy is so clear that you almost feel like you are right in front of the stage...

  • Honey dew sweet to tinfoil on fillings shocking
    author: Lance Gritton

    At first blush this cd lent more creedence to an Angry Chick Rocker catagory for the Grammies. This CD takes work to listen to, but is worth it. Just the fact that it is one performer and one guitar, a minimalist presentation that ranges between honeydew sweet and tin foil on fillings shocking, shows her range of talent. It won't be my last CD by this artist.

  • Awsome!!
    author: Paul

    Melissa makes you feel like you're at the show. You can really feel how much fun she has while performing. On top of that, the CD rocks, there is so much energy it's incredible.

  • author: Shauna - Alberta Canada

    Absolutely the best live album in my house. I saw Melissa perform at the Edmonton folk festival and was blown away.This album picks you up and parks your ass right beside her everytime you turn it on. Keep up the great work!

  • AWESOME!!!
    author: Jennifer

    I listen to the recorded music that artists put out on CD but rarely the live because it usually sounds awful, however Melissa Ferrick has the nack for performing live and making it sound great...it is by far my absolute FAVORITE CD. Thank you for putting out such great music!!

  • Good Stuff
    author: Jessica - Chicago

    I am a fan of live collections. This is no different. It is a great display of incredible guitar jamming and good singing. My first Ferrick CD and it is great. My only qualm would be it sometimes reminds me so much of Ani's Living in Clip that I felt Ferrick could have been more original and less like Ani, but it is still a great buy.

  • I'm completely addicted
    author: lashem

    I don't BUY a lot of music, but I can't keep myself from buying Melissa Ferrick cds. This live set is unbelievably good! I haven't listened to anything else since I got it in the mail!

  • amazing
    author: marissa lare

    this is, i think, melissa's best cd, it really lets you get to know what she is like and it helps you to enjoy her amazing music even more.

  • ferrick live is best!!
    author: heather

    this cd rocked!! i dont think that it has left my player in the car in forever. you cant help but to swing your hips!! she is truly an inspiration and cant wait till she is back in tampa:)

  • sweetness
    author: Andrea

    this cd is really what live music should be about. she rocked the stage, and had interesting conversations with her audience. overall a really sweet cd!

  • Fast and Powerful
    author: Mergs

    Wow, If she plays with any more energy she'll whither away and all you'll see is a blur!

  • GREAT
    author: cs

    Excellent CD. She is incredible

  • The first of what promises to be more Melissa Ferrick purchases

    I was fortunate enough to see Melissa as a guest of Martin Sexton at one of his recent shows. I had never heard her music before and halfway through her rendition of "burn this guitar" I knew I needed to get familiar with her work. I found a great site at cdbaby.com and ordered skinnier, faster, live. The cd has been a great introduction to her work and I am absolutely hooked.

  • It rocks!!!!
    author: Anne

    Great version of Everything I Need. Some Kinda Nerve also rocks! Definitely worth it.

  • SWEEEEEEET!!
    author: Courtney

    Melissa is incredible!!

  • Melissa Rocks!!!
    author: ~H~

    What an awesome CD!!! Melissa totally rocks, not to mention, she's hilarous! Can't wait to see her in concert on Thursday. :)

  • funny and energetic
    author: bogdi

    I got a kick out of Melissa's banter, haha. Thumbs up to musicians w/good social skills. oh, and the music was good too ;) she should only put out live CDs...what can I say? the 2 CDs have been in my player ever since I got them.

  • This CD is my new favorite!
    author: Sherri

    This Live cd from Melissa Ferrick is incredible. I had ordered it after seeing her in concert..the cd captures that feeling of being at her show! Great songs!!

  • Love this gurl!!
    author: Jensyn

    This chica knows her stuff, not only is she a very talented artist but she has what most artists lack . PASSION, it comes through on this CD in a very up close and personal way. I highly recommend it!

  • Melissa Ferrick rocks my socks!
    author: Jamie

    This woman can play a guitar. I have been singing "One Boy...Boy for sale" for about a week now. My dogs think I am crazy, but they love the CD just as much. We give it two thumbs and four paws up!!

  • Awsome!
    author: Manuel

    I love this CD so much already and I've only had it for about a week or two. I sort of got pushed into Melissa Ferrick by all my lesbian friends when they would drag me to her concerts. After a consert or two I just fell in love with the music. I can hardly wait until she comes back to Tempe Az.

  • I am truly hooked!
    author: Patty

    My first real exposure to Melissa Ferrick was when I was lucky enough to catch one of her shows, and I have been hooked by this spectacular artist ever since. Skinnier & faster - live, is certain to be a must have for any Melissa Ferrick fan. I really enjoy the adlibs like, "raise the mike stand for me Jen," all the while she never misses a beat. Anyone who appreciates great music from an artist with a captivating stage presence, soul wrenching vocals and straight from the heart lyrics, will find these CD's a welcome addition to their collection.

  • Wonderful performer!!!!!!!!! You must buy this CD
    author: lesblue2@aol.com

    This CD is great. Thank you for sharing glimpses of your life through your great music and this CD.

  • riveting!
    author: Vanessa Brown

    This CD is an excellent compilation of material. I am a very new Ferrick fan and my first exposure was a live show, so this was particularly fun for me. I love the songs on this CD, I love that it's "live", I am thoroughly enjoying it (over and over again) :)

  • Fantastic Live music for Ani fans looking for a change.
    author: Leigh Wilkinson

    This is a terrific live recording. I had never heard of the artist before and stumbled onto the CD goofing around on the CD Baby website...glad I did. What an exciting and personable performer with a unique style of writing and performing. If you like Ani DeFranco or the Indigo Girls and are looking for another dimension of this type of music, I suggest you start here. Melissa is a great writer whose lyrics cut to the bone and raw emotions of life... This is a CD worth listening to over and over... I am a new Melissa Ferrick fan and plan on checking her website for tour details . I hope to see her live soon.

  • godess on the guitar
    author: Jacque Ryal

    I saw Melissa perform at the Bottom Line in NYC, this woman carries the strength of 10,000 woman and sings with so much soul. Support this sound ladies and gents...Melissa is a godess.

  • try to take it out of your cd player, i dare you
    author: Rachael Lindsay

    ever sit with a talented friend of yours and watch them do what they do best. listening to this cd she's in your living room, your car, your office, anywhere you want giving you her all. amazing live performance: great voice, funny rambling, and above all beautiful music

  • funky soul groovin' lesbian lovin' tunes
    author: Cindy Wilkinson

    there is nothing better than a hot female lesbian singer singing about life, love and sex live and on stage. this cd comes close to having that virtual experience. email me @ hotgirlcindy@hotmail.com

  • (not a review)
    author: Miz Lexie

    Hey CD Baby...I feel so stupid, but I just sent a review and forgot to put my e-mail address in the text so other Ferrickheads could contact me if they wanted to. Would you mind adding it to the review I sent? Its fantaisie636@hotmail. Thanks a lot. You guys are the GREATEST!

  • Modern music has never sounded so good!
    author: Miz Lexie

    I can summarize my feelings about this CD is one word Melissa herself used once: FANTABULOUS! And also as she says, please buy this album so she can make another one! You won't regret it! You have my personal guarantee! =)

  • Absolutely intrigueing. She has won me over.
    author: Jen Kreiselman

    Will win over whoever listens. Wonderful songs sung with a wonderful melody. Charming to the fullest capacity, Skinnier, Faster, Live at the B.P.C. is the best album one will find. A combination of love, humor, charm, and truth not to be missed.

  • captures ferrick's intense live performances well
    author: Jenn (celstialjenn)

    This CD is absolutely wonderful. If you aren't yet a hardcore ferrickhead like me, this is a great place to start. It captures her ability to win over her audience through live performances, one fan at a time. Favorites are the stranger, welcome to my life, drive, and everything i need. If you can't make it to a live show, this is a superb CD to hold you over 'til you can get to one. Highly recommended. Also includes a re-mix of drive that shouldn't be missed.

  • FERRICK HEAD's will love this...
    author: Jenny Thorne

    this new double cd set captures the energy of a live ferrick show as well as the lyrical magic that is melissa ferrick's music. a must have for any ferrick head.

  • Phenomenal!
    author: Delia

    I've just recently become a HUGE fan of Melissa Ferrick, and have, unfortunately yet to go see her live. But after purchasing Skinnier, Faster and LIVE- I can't wait until she comes into my neck of the woods ;-) She plays the guitar with a passion unlike most artists out there. She invites the audience into her world to just rock out for an hour. It's awesome, I can't recommend it enough! It's the only thing that's been in my CD player for weeks!

  • Captivating...
    author: Kristen

    Skinnier & Faster -Live will leave you wanting more. Melissa has pure God-given talent. She's soft on the slower songs like "Will you be the One" and "Welcome to my Life" and just plain rockin' on "Willing to Wait." Melissa has the ulitmate talent of switching up her style. Everyone can find a track of their style that they can listen on repeat for hours. Melissa is real.. she strives for perfection. She's honest... and like she says " she leaves her ego at the door." You won't find more talent in a solo artist :) This CD is of my highest recommendation.

  • KICK ASS!
    author: Linsey M. Teppner

    having already been a fan of melissa ferrck, i came into this purchase with high expectations. needless to say, those expectations were met, and then some. i found each track to be true to live performance, with dialogue, technical difficulties and one hell of a great live vocal and instrumental performance. it left me craving an in-person show...and with greater respect for a far too-little known but phenomenally talented musician.

  • Don't miss this one!
    author: Shey Lyon

    I have not stop listen to this CD since I purchased it about a month ago. At work, at home, I can't get enough! Just hit play and close your eyes. It is like you are right there at the concert. I highly recommend this one. Buy it and tell your friends to buy it too.

  • I really enjoyed all your music. Favorite song Drive. I think Melissa has a sim
    author: Drew Swan

    Exciting, powerful, sensual, talented! Looking forward to future music. Hopefully a live show! Thanks for the new experience! Truly enjoyed it.

  • A wonderful, exciting and passionate experience!
    author: Claudia Bepko

    Mesmerizing! Ferrick is talented, passionate and a great songwriter! Recommend it to all!

  • author: Katie And Jasmine

    Glad to have a rockin woman out there being honest about her life, music and relationships. She is rad to see live and this cd demonstrates the passion she has on stage. Mr. bumble is a great track, sort of a mix of the good old high school musical oliver and her sexy song drive....we are always trying to sing it and making fools of ourselves. Even if you have other melissa stuff, this is a must have. yeah.

  • excellent!
    author: Pete

    this is a great cd! i saw melissa last night and she was awesome! i listened to the disc again today...the live show was definitely better than the disc, but if you can't make it to a show, this disc can take you most of the way there!

  • Amazing
    author: Nicolle

    The best Ferrick yet, especially if you prefer her live to anything else. :-)

  • one word: FABULOUS
    author: Jen Neil

    MF is absolutely incredible on this live CD. She is amazing on the guitar and she plays with such genuine passion that anyone watching/listening, is drawn to her. The live at BPC brings back all the memories of her concert, and can foreshadow her greatness on stage for those who haven't seen her in person. This double live CD is FABULOUS!!!!

  • Not Just For Lesbians
    author: James Griffith

    This is a great CD, and Ferrick is an incredible talent! I am glad to see that she kept true to her dreams, and what's up with her being dubbed "the other Melissa"? She sounds nothing like her, in fact it is much better, and I'm glad she keeps her "sexual preference" for her personal life and keeps her music open for everyone to relate to. Thanks, Melissa!

  • Can't get any better than Melissa
    author: Dana

    This CD is a wonderful critique of Melissa's work, including older tracks like "Faking" as well as her newest: "Welcome to My Life" and "Will You Be the One?" For those who have had the pleasure of seeing Melissa live in concert, or for those who have yet to hear her...this album captures the ultimate concert experience. It is a great work of art that digs deep into the folk singer's heart and finds truth. Filled with down right funny ad-libbed moments and great Melissa stories, this CD will become a favorite to listen to. The versions of the songs are powerful and beautiful. Close your eyes just for a moment, turn up the volume, and you'll be right there live. Melissa IS skinnier, faster, and just plain brilliant. Buy the CD. You won't regret it.

  • Get It While You Can
    author: Christy Johnston

    With every transition into a new record label, Ferrick has pressed a solo acoustic album. With that stated, expect this Right On Records’ release to be the last one of it’s kind until a well deserved retrospective in the twilight of her career. Despite the poor mixing levels when switching from song to speech, the album is classic Live Melissa. Bantering with herself and the audience, ever present monitor problems, split-second improvisations and multiple Thank Yous all punctuate a must-have collection of her better songs. The addition of some new material gives a peek into the trend of her songwriting, which even includes optimism in the realm of romance. Be sure to grab this album, because her career seems directed towards more of a band backed, harder rockin, and large venue approach. Skinnier & Faster will provide the listener the chance to stay in touch with her simple truth.

  • The Best Ferrick YET!
    author: Barbara Todd

    I am a HUGE fan and have been to many live shows in NYC as well as have seen her at the Newport Folk Fest. This CD captures the TRUE Ferrick. Each song sound better then the last. If you are new to Melissa Ferrick, this is a great CD to start with. If you have a friend who likes this style of music, this CD set would make a GREAT gift.

  • Love it :)
    author: Tracy F

    My girlfriend made me an instant fan of this artist. It's a great album. The only thing that bothers me is the MK Moog Mix of "Drive". It lacks the heat and sensuality of the original cut. It doesn't allow your body to really listen to the song, you just bounce around to it. The original is like foreplay without the effort, ya know? Works for my girlfriend anyway. ;) But don't take my word on it, it's just a silly opinion. Buy it and make your own judgement.....it might be your favorite track on the album.

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