Pure Live P3 Remixed Remastered by Nemesea: A Raw Rock Energy That Still Resonates
If you’re a fan of live albums that capture the grit and soul of a band’s performance, Pure Live P3 Remixed Remastered by Nemesea is worth your time. Released in 2009 under the Netherlands-based Not On Label, this record isn’t just another live album—it’s a testament to how powerful rock can feel when it’s stripped down and electrified at the same time. With Manda Ophuis leading on vocals and Sonny Onderwater handling both mixing and mastering duties, this album delivers an authentic experience that feels like being right there in the crowd.
One track that sticks with me is “Lost Inside.” It’s not just because of its haunting melody or Manda’s voice soaring over the instrumentation—it’s the raw emotion packed into every note. The remastering gives it a crisp edge, letting the guitars cut through without drowning out the lyrics. You can hear the passion in her delivery, almost as if she’s living every word she sings. When the drums kick in halfway through, it feels like a punch to the chest—but in the best way possible. Tracks like this remind you why live recordings are so special; they breathe life into songs you thought you already knew.
Another standout is “No Good (Start The Dance).” Now, I’ll admit—I wasn’t expecting much from a cover of The Progidy classic. But man, did Nemesea make it their own. They take the original’s industrial vibe and inject it with pure rock adrenaline. The energy here is infectious, and you can tell the band was feeding off the audience during this one. There’s a moment near the end where everything drops except for the bassline, and then BAM—it comes roaring back with double the intensity. It’s one of those tracks that makes you want to crank up the volume and lose yourself for a few minutes.
What really sets this album apart is how it balances high-energy anthems with quieter, introspective moments. Take “Like The Air,” for instance. It’s softer, more reflective, but still carries that unmistakable Nemesea signature. And let’s not forget the solos—whether it’s the drum solo or the guitar solo in “Believe,” these moments add texture and showcase the technical skill of the musicians. Credit goes to Dave Schinkel and Djuri Boot for helping bring these elements together seamlessly.
Looking back, Pure Live P3 Remixed Remastered might not have gotten the mainstream attention it deserved when it first came out. But maybe that’s part of its charm. This isn’t some polished, overproduced studio effort—it’s real, messy, and human. Listening to it now feels like discovering a hidden gem tucked away in the archives of early 2000s European rock.
Here’s the thing about this album: it doesn’t try too hard to impress you. Instead, it lets the music speak for itself. And honestly? That’s exactly what makes it unforgettable. Who would’ve thought a Dutch rock band could reimagine The Prodigy and make it work? Definitely not me—but hey, isn’t that what great music’s all about?
