FUNK RELEASE: War Drops New Live Album

Multi-platinum funk veterans War are set to release a trio of live commemorative DVD and CD packages. The multi-disc Avenue Records project, each titled Greatest Hits Live, will consist of a live DVD, a Blu-Ray DVD and a double CD. 

The set, which also includes an exclusive War fold-out poster, was recorded in late December 2007 at the band’s sold-out performance at The Grove in Anaheim, California.

Among the song’s performed during the set are Spill the Wine, Slippin’ Into Darkness, All Day Music, Me and Baby Brother, Galaxy, Cisco Kid, Low Rider and  The World Is A Ghetto.

The Greatest Hits Live set marks War’s first musical release in 14 years. According to the collective’s lead singer and founding band member Lonnie Jordan, demand for a live album has been present for many years, as War has endeared itself to fans, both old and new.

War will celebrate 40 years of existence next year. Within that time, the critically-acclaimed group has released 19 albums that spawned 10 top 10 Billboard Pop and R&B singles.

War’s Greatest Hits Live CD and DVD set is slated to hit stores on Oct. 14.