Peter Frampton

Why would Peter Frampton, so close to stardom after a decade, release a live,
double-record set when he hasn't really established a large audience? He says, "I just
wanted to do an album that summed up the first four solo records in the most effective way
possible." This album also gives him a dynamic, highly charged context for both his
dramatically phrased vocals and a new, rougher guitar style. And the move may... More >

All right, Peter, you've made your point--tour enough and smile enough and the tunes sink in. I'll rate your f*cking album--it's been in the top five all year. Now will you please leave? (Grade: B-)