Hell Freezes Over is the second live album by the Eagles, released in 1994. The album is the first to be released after the Eagles had reformed following a fourteen-year-long break up. The band's lineup was that of the Long Run era: Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Don Felder, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit. It contains four new studio tracks and eleven tracks recorded live in April 1994 for an MTV special. Two Top 40 Mainstream singles, "Get Over It" and "Love Will Keep Us Alive", were released from the album. It also features an acoustic version of "Hotel California".
The album was a huge success, selling over 26 million copies in the United States and becoming the best-selling album of 1994. It was certified 10x Platinum by the RIAA in 2006.
The album was recorded at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 5, 1994. The concert was broadcast live on MTV and was attended by over 10,000 fans.
The album was produced by Don Henley and Glenn Frey. The album's cover art features a painting of the band members by artist Al Hirschfeld.
The album was well-received by critics, with many praising the band's performance and the sound quality of the recording. The album was also a commercial success, selling over 26 million copies in the United States and becoming the best-selling album of 1994.
The album features some of the Eagles' most popular songs, including "Hotel California", "Take It Easy", "Lyin' Eyes", "Already Gone", and "Desperado". The album also features four new studio tracks, "Get Over It", "Love Will Keep Us Alive", "The Last Resort", and "How Long".
Hell Freezes Over is a classic album that has stood the test of time. It is a testament to the Eagles' songwriting and musicianship, and it is a reminder of the power of music to bring people together.
| Original Release: 1994. |
| Catalog No: 00602577189852. |
| Size: 12' Double Vinyl Record. |
| Color: Black. |
| Additional: 25th Anniversary 180 Gram Vinyl |