(Review from progarchives.com, dprp.net)

This is Kayak’s first true live album because it has everything: there were gigs performed and recorded, and there were audience involved. Yes, you are right, “Eyewitness” was the band’s first live recording but it missed the essential elements of “true” live records: the gig and the audience.

This album was recorded live from a set of “Close To The Fire” Tour in 2000: Rotterdam, Utrecht, Leeuwarden, Hrdenberg and Enschede, Holland. At their comeback gig in Amsterdam, they had two lead singers, Max Werner and Bert Heerink. Unfortunately, Max Werner is not present on this album as he left the band during the tour.

All the vocals on this new album are done by newcomer Bert Heerink, and he’s doing a fine job. His voice is powerful, high, clear and surprisingly “proggy”. His singing sounds best on tracks from the Reekers-era of the band.

The live act is really an excellent performance for those who like Kayak’s music. You don’t need to love the band’s music, just like it – and you would enjoy their music.

7 tracks that come from “Close To The Fire” album are performed excellently by the band. The live versions are much more dynamic and more rocking than the studio ones. Despite the new album, their performance of classic hits like “Mammoth”,”Periscope of Life”, and “Wintertime” is great.

“Chance For A Live Time” is a good and energetic live album, with a perfect selection of songs.

Line-up:
- Ton Scherpenzeel / keyboards, accordion, vocals
- Pim Koopman / drums, accoustic guitar, vocals
- Bert Heerink / lead vocals, percussion
- Bert Veldkamp / electric & accoustic bass, guitar, vocals
- Rob Vunderink / electric & accoustic guitar, vocals
- Rob Winter / electric & accoustic guitar, vocals

Track List:
CD1
01. Close To The Fire (8:03)
02. Crusader (3:47)
03. When Hearts Grow Cold (3:55)
04. Mammoth (3:07)
05. Wintertime (3:00)
06. Periscope Life (3:47)
07. Sweet Revenge (3:47)
08. See See the Sun (4:36)
09. Anne (3:34)
10. Anybody’s Child (4:16)
CD2
01. Two Wrongs (4:54)
02. Forever (4:30)
03. Merlin (7:38)
04. Niniane (5:52)
05. Chance For a Lifetime (4:30)
06. Starlight Dancer (5:09)
07. Ruthless Queen (5:47)
08. Full Circle (5:41)

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