"Live" was given mixed to negative reviews. Many critics did not like the "poor live sound" of Usher's voice. "Live" reached number 73 on the "Billboard" 200. It also reached number 30 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. On the Top Music Videos chart, "Live" reached number 3. The album has sold over 200,000 copies in the United States. Both the audio ans video versions were gold by the RIAA. This means that 500,000 copies of the album were shipped in the United States.