Across a Wire: Live in New York City cover

Across a Wire: Live in New York City

Counting Crows · 1998

122 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-grunge

A raw and emotive live recording that captures the essence of Counting Crows' storytelling prowess and dynamic performance.

Why this album works

The album debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing its commercial success. It received positive critical acclaim for its authentic representation of the band's live energy, contributing to the band's reputation as one of the prominent acts of the post-grunge era.
Best for
wave-like emotional highs and lows immersive storytelling through live performance cathartic sing-alongs with friends
Context
Released in 1998, 'Across a Wire: Live in New York City' came after Counting Crows' sophomore album, 'Recovering the Satellites.' This live album showcased their growing popularity following a successful debut and marked a moment of reflection on their early career while solidifying their presence in the alternative rock scene.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Round Here Standout 6:16
  • 2 Have You Seen Me Lately? 3:57
  • 3 Angels of the Silences 3:57
  • 4 Catapult 3:57
  • 5 Mr. Jones Standout 5:17
  • 6 Rain King 5:51
  • 7 Mercury 3:45
  • 8 Ghost Train 5:27
  • 9 Anna Begins 13:54
  • 10 Chelsea 6:15

Disc 2

  • 1 Recovering the Satellites 5:49
  • 2 Angels of the Silences 3:34
  • 3 Rain King 5:49
  • 4 Sullivan Street 4:37
  • 5 Children in Bloom 5:20
  • 6 Have You Seen Me Lately? 4:10
  • 7 Raining in Baltimore 5:34
  • 8 Round Here Standout 10:00
  • 9 I'm Not Sleeping 4:59
  • 10 A Murder of One 5:35
  • 11 A Long December Standout 6:06
  • 12 Walkaways 1:50

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