Few experiences match the raw energy and communal thrill of a live performance. This week, we pit two titans of concert recordings against each other in a clash that celebrates musicianship and the power of a bands feeding off the roar of the crowd. These iconic releases have each become cultural touchstones, transforming their creators from rising stars into household names and forever changing the way fans experience music beyond the studio. We will figure out which live album best captures the electricity, spontaneity, and magic that only a legendary night on stage can deliver.

• Peter Frampton – Frampton Comes Alive (1976)
• Kiss – Alive (1975)

Other Diggins

• Mclusky – The World is Still Here and so are We (May 2025)
• Various – Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved
• The Head and the The Heart – ...