The Tubes-What Do You Want From Live (1978)

If there's one thing The Tubes far surpassed their contemporaries in, it was their bizarre concerts, brimming with simulated sadomasochism, humorous skits, choreography involving dancers and acrobats, and an impressive, surreal, theatrical, and circus-like stage production. In 1978, this eccentric band released the live album "What Do You Want From Live", which, despite not showcasing all those visual stimuli, demonstrated that, in addition to their stage presence, they were instrumentally incredibly talented, exciting, energetic, and vibrant. On this double live album, the group comprised of lead singers Fee Waybill and Re Styles, guitarists Bill Spooner and Roger Steen, bassist Rick Anderson, keyboardist Michael Cotten, and percussionists Prairie Prince and Mingo Lewis left behind an impressive collection of songs that, surrounded by a playful visual chaos, is simultaneously a mind-blowing and wild sonic journey. Songs like the frenetic medley "Overture" composed of dizzying rock passages with progressive elements, the ingenious jazz-flavored "The From Peter Gunn" or "Theme From Dragnet" or the visceral "Mondo Bondage" and "I Was A Punk Before You Were a Punk", make up an album that leaves the listener with the strange feeling that they are only witnessing a small part of something apotheotic and delirious.