This is trombonist Rick Stepton's third recording with this sextet, and it is the most developed of the lot. Although the band is not a regularly performing group, there is a natural elan among the players that is fully evident. Stepton continues to contribute catchy compositions, and his playing has come a long way since his days with Buddy Rich. He exhibits a warmer, richer, more sensitive sound, mixed with growls and emotional lunges. Veteran trumpeter Herb Pomeroy blows like he is in his prime, and tenor saxophonist Steve Marcus improvises tastefully. As always, drummer Bob Gullotti is a great addition to the group, kicking and spurring uncompromisingly. This one may not knock your socks off, but it should provide some sustained listening pleasure, and a glimpse at one of the leading (and under-appreciated) mainstream trombonists on the scene. ~ Steve Loewy, All Music Guide
Peter Kontrimas (Engineer), Dae Bennett (Engineer), Rick Stepton (Trombone), Bob Blumenthal (Liner Notes), Herb Pomeroy (Trumpet), Rick Rowe (Engineer), Steve Marcus (Tenor (Vocal)), Steve Marcus (Soprano), Christopher Navin (Photography), Bob Gullotti (Drums), Peggy Isaacson (Booklet)
In Australia , New Zealand and Europe, a tour edition of Stiff Upper Lip was released in January 2001, nearly a year after the single disc. The album includes the Stiff Upper Lip disc, and a bonus disc with a non-album track, some live tracks recorded from 1996 in Madrid, and the videos to the album's singles.
Stiff Upper Lip Live is the name of the live video released in 2001 by AC/DC, recorded on June 14, 2001 on their Stiff Upper Lip Tour at the Olympiastadion in Munich, Germany. The track listing is as follows:
There was an original newsflash that was used for the European tour, but an alternate one was used instead for the film after the 9/11 attacks in New York City. However, the original newsflash was made available on the Bonus disc of the 2007 DVD Plug Me In.
