I have not yet viewed the live performance, but just from the cd alone I have never experienced an artist so real. I have never met people in life as real as she is. She reveals who she is in the most intimate way. She tears away the layers of herself right in front of you. Her lyrics are sublime and the song arrangements are profound!!!! After you have listed to this album it is like you were given a ticket of admission into Lauryn's heart & soul! This is a must. High praise & respect to Ms. Hill is deserved.