Live Lounge Reviews

I have just revisted this album after buying the third version. I had forgotten a lot of the tracks on here so it was nice to come back to it. A bit like sitting down and having a coffee with an old friend. It contains a good mix of artists doing their own tracks in an acoustic version and some artists carrying out a cover version. ...  Read the complete review

I have always been a fan of the Radio 1 Live Lounge, sometimes it can be a bit hit and miss but I enjoy listening to bands doing a more acoustic version of their hits and some of the cover versions they do are really good. The basic format is that each band does one of their own songs and one cover song live in the studio. This album is ...  Read the complete review

One of the most popular radio stations in England - Radio 1 feature many new bands each week, speak to some of the biggest bands around at the moment and are generally notorious for providing excellent music, presenters, new music and interesting features such as the live lounge. The concept behind the live lounge is to provide ...  Read the complete review

Radio 1 live in your lounge I have to admit I have been waiting in anticipation for the release of a live lounge CD for a number of years. My mornings are often much happier after hearing the Jo Whiley show, partly for her sexy voice (unfortunatly not featured on the CD) and for the amazing live lounge sessions. For those of ...  Read the complete review

Tuning into the Jo Whiley slot on BBC Radio One (weekdays from 10:00am until 12:45pm) I eagerly await the Live Lounge session where popular singers/groups are invited along to present a live version of one of their songs and an unrehearsed cover of something else, adding their own twist. It sounds like a recipe for disaster but does in fact lead ...  Read the complete review