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At the Kabuki Theatre

Quicksilver Messenger Service · 2007

134 min · 22 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling fusion of psychedelic rock and improvisational jam sessions that captures a vibrant live atmosphere.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fresh Air — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound, blending lush harmonies with extended instrumental explorations, making it a staple in their live performances.
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    Pride of Man — A reinterpretation of a classic song, its poignant lyrics and soulful delivery highlight the band's ability to convey deep emotion through music.
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    Doctor Feelgood — This track showcases the band's energetic performance style, combining catchy hooks with dynamic solos that exemplify their psychedelic rock roots.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long exploratory jam sessions
  • spontaneous moments of creativity
  • vibrant live performance energy
  • cathartic extended musical journeys

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer concise, structured songs
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Quicksilver Messenger Service released At the Kabuki Theatre in 2007, they were in their fourth decade as a band. This album marked a return to live recordings, showcasing their enduring chemistry and ability to engage audiences with extended jams, following a period of relative obscurity since their peak in the late 1960s and early 70s.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Fresh Air 9:55
  • 2 New Year Jam 2:45
  • 3 Baby, Baby 4:26
  • 4 Too Far 3:39
  • 5 Truth 7:54
  • 6 You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Band 4:06
  • 7 Doctor Feelgood 5:53
  • 8 Cobra 4:34
  • 9 Song for Frisco 5:33
  • 10 Mona 9:13
  • 11 Subway 4:54

Disc 2

  • 1 What About Me 6:27
  • 2 Call on Me 15:29
  • 3 Pride of Man 4:20
  • 4 Local Colour 3:16
  • 5 Not Fade Away 5:32
  • 6 Mojo 9:26
  • 7 Freeway Flyer 7:07
  • 8 Subway 1:43
  • 9 Castles in the Sand 8:31
  • 10 Look Over Yonder Wall / State Farm 3:50
  • 11 Senor Blues 6:15

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