After a six year hiatus, Babylon A.D. are back and kicking some serious ass with their first live disc.  Featuring ten Babylon
A.D. classic tracks and two covers, Live... shows that the boys haven't lost the energy of their previous works. Recorded at various U.S. gigs, the disc kicks off with the energy packed hit, "Bang Go The Bells".  Taken from their Milwaukee show, is an emotional rendition of the band's crafty ballad, "So Savage The Heart", off the Nothing Sacred cd.  The second ballad on here, "Desperate" (from the self-titled debut) is a bluesey, electric ballad where you can feel the energy of the show.  One of the few suprises on Live, is an impressive soundcheck version of the moody, acoustic "Down The
 River of No Return"...sounds too flawless to be a soundcheck to me!  One of my favorites, from Nothing Sacred, is the heavy,ripping rocker "Bad Blood", which the band cranks out at a Salt Lake City show.  Other highlights include tight, modified versions of classic rock faves, AC/DC's "Girl's Got Rhythm" and Aerosmith's "Rats In The Cellar".  Bottom line: Live In Your Face is a great  re-introduction to the band and a fitting prelude to their new studio album due out in late '99.
 

-Chris Jamele