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Uriah Heep – Live in Armenia
Frontiers Records
www.uriah-heep.com

Rating: B

Uriah Heep have been liberal with the live efforts over the last decade or so. And why not, as the current lineup is among the best UH lineups to ever take the stage. The band has played in over 53 countries, over 42 years, yet they had never taken their show to Armenia before the night of the recording this show.

The set list features many newer Heep tunes, which the crowd accepts well. The band has to remove a classic every time they make room for a new song. This set saw them trot out “Wake the Sleeper,” “Tears of the World,” “What Kind of God” and “Angels Walk with You.” Many bands would be terrified to put so much new music in the set list, but few bands have the songs, and confidence, that Uriah Heep have.

Old school fans will still find plenty to love as “Stealin’,” “Gypsy,” “Look at Yourself,” “July Morning,” “Easy Livin’,” “Sunrise,” “Sympathy” and “Lady in Black” are all performed. Uriah Heep are playing well and it is obvious they still enjoy doing what they do.

Guitarist Mick Box must have more frequent flyer miles than he could ever use, but as long as that flight is taking him to a Uriah Heep gig, he has a smile on his face. This love for his craft, as well as the rest of the band, who feel the same way, rubs off on any crowd gathered to see them, making a night with Uriah Heep one they will remember for the rest of their life.

By Jeb Wright

 
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