Motor City Mayhem: 6,000th Concert (2009)

"It's evidence that even as he persists in his obnoxious right-wing crankitude on cable talk shows and in print, when the Nuge straps on his Gibson, he can still lay waste to an audience. This 2008, show, recorded before a rapturous hometown crowd, is a greatest-hits run-through with a few surprises and a version of then-new single "Love Grenade," but the current rhythm section gives the old songs a visceral kick, and Nugent's leads and solos scream and sting as powerfully as ever. Special guests: his guitar teacher, Joe Podorsik, (a surprisingly mellow and tasteful "Honky Tonk,"). Drummer Johnny "Bee" Badanjek of Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels with that group's "Jenny Take a Ride," and Derek St. Holmes (vocalist in Ted's '70s band) returns to the fold for "Hey Baby," "Cat Scratch Fever," and "Stranglehold." His clear, powerful voice adds something essential to Nugent's bluesy, funky hard rock. Ultimately, this 2CD set rocks almost all the way through. Ted Nugent's still got it." (Phil Freeman, Allmusic)