Dead Moon, Nervous Sooner Changes (side A)

Dead Moon were one of the most powerful live rock bands of their era, and their records capture that raw energy.  By recording at home, they achieved far from pristine fidelity (Nervous Sooner Changes would have really benefited from a better mastering job), but the comfort obviously brought out great performances in both instruments and vocals.  Their records were always a bit inconsistent, and they emphasized the same "hits" in live shows throughout their career.  1995's Nervous Sooner Changes might be their most consistent album, especially on side A.  The front cover photo captures the sweat-drenched magic of their live concerts.