Clikatat Ikatowi ‎– Live August 29th And 30th, 1995
Label: Gravity – Gravity 26
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 22 Apr 1997

I checked out CI a long time ago, and ever since, it has been a love/hate relationship. I have both of their other LP's, but I find myself watching their live videos on youtube more often than listening to the albums. The raw energy they give off is amazing. Mostly driven by Mario Rubalcaba's insanely complex and powerful drumming. During the loud parts, it's what gets your head moving. During the quieter parts, it adds more than enough, in a good way.

 This record did not disappoint. After a few seconds of intro/musical banter, it is off to the races. Other than the drums being at the front, the feel of the guitar/bass/vocals are mixed perfectly and if it sounded anything like this when it was recorded, it would of been a mind blowing live show.

 As this is my first listen, I won't go into much more detail on songs/sounds/mix. Surprisingly, a harmonica somehow fit in there perfectly.... I suggest you just give it a listen, the energy will immediately throw you back in your chair (make sure you are sitting, wouldn't want you to fall over).

Came with a great lyric sheet insert (pictured above)

Top Notch, all around. I'll be listening to this one again and again.

Looks like most of the songs are on youtube. Here's a good place to start:




And also, here is another band that Mario was in. Just as intense, but very catchy. Prepare for it to live in your brain for the rest of your life.