World Warped, Vol. 3: Live was released as a precursor to the 2000 Warped Tour, a package tour featuring some of the biggest punk-pop and third-wave ska acts on the scene. The disc spotlights a number of acts who at one point or another have participated in the Warped Tour, but in spite of its title, it does not include performances actually recorded on the tour; instead, the compilation contains live tracks taken from other sources. It isn't a bad collection if you're a fan of late-'90s punk and ska -- the performances and recording quality are generally pretty good -- but it also feels like a deliberate attempt to mislead consumers for the sake of a marketing tie-in. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide