"Live at Lafayette's Music Room captures the band in its prime, recorded between the release of its debut, the ironically-titled #1 Record, and follow-up release Radio City. Often thought of as the epitome of power pop, here Big Star sounds like much more than that, taking the elements of the genre and stripping them back to their rock 'n' roll roots. The band consistently delivered catchy hooks and melodies, but with a healthy dose of rock 'n' roll muscle ... To hear the band in its hometown in this period is an invaluable piece of the Big Star puzzle and an essential listen for long-time fans and neophytes alike".