A bit better than Classics 1, but still... (2 STARS)

This is the better of the series, but that isn't saying much, considering poor playing, poor production, and poor track selection on "Classics Live 1." A couple of the usual suspects are here ("Back in the Saddle," "Walk This Way"), but the interesting stuff is Joe Perry's "Let the Music Do The Talking" and the first Tyler-Perry collaboration (and one of Aerosmith's best songs to date) "Movin' Out." But even so, "Classics Live 2" is almost as dull as the first. Overall: 4 out of 10.

Better then the original!

Classics Live 2 is 1000% better then its prediccesor Classics Live. Classics Live had the same callaber of songs but the performance came off as forced and streanus and tierd. But here you have all the key members of Aerosmith Steven, Joe, Brad, Tom , and Joey on all the songs. And all the songs are rock and roll classics not to mention Aerosmith standards. Joe Perry tore the joint down with every killer riff and face melting guitar solo. Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramers rythm section is tighter then ever, and Stevens voice is almost flawless, almost as good as it is today! On Classics Live 1 Steven sounded, well not very good lets say for lack of better words, but here he pulls off all the high notes and still makes time to talk to the audience and play with the words. This is really a great live record that doesnt get as much credit as it should. Dont spend your money on part one unless you are a die hard fan like me. Just go For this one, because this is worth it for 'Let The Music Do The Talking' alone.

It's Ok, But The Drum Sound Is Terrible

Other than the cheesy mid-80's synthesized drum sound, this live album is ok. Most of this album was recorded during the "Back In The Saddle" tour. While it's definately better than the mostly lacklustre 'Live Bootleg', I think the original 'Classics Live' or 'A Little South of Sanity' are a lot better. That terrible drum sound really ruins this record in my opinion.