Why this album works
'Back to Budokan' is significant for reviving Mr. Big's legacy in the hard rock scene and celebrates their enduring appeal, particularly in Japan where they maintain a devoted fan base. The album captures the band's energetic live performances that resonate with audiences and solidifies their status as rock icons.
- Best for
- energetic live performance atmosphere electrifying guitar solos throughout dynamic setlist with variety
- Context
- By 2009, Mr. Big was reuniting after a lengthy hiatus since their 1996 breakup. 'Back to Budokan' marked their return to the live stage, showcasing their classic hits along with new material, providing fans a nostalgic yet fresh experience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song) Standout 4:49
- 2 Take Cover 4:46
- 3 Green‐Tinted Sixties Mind 3:53
- 4 Alive and Kickin’ 5:40
- 5 Next Time Around 4:32
- 6 Hold Your Head Up 5:37
- 7 Just Take My Heart 4:46
- 8 Temperamental 5:56
- 9 It’s for You / Mars 3:44
- 10 Pat Torpey Drum Solo 5:04
- 11 Price You Gotta Pay 5:28
- 12 Stay Together 3:39
- 13 Wild World 4:18
- 14 Goin’ Where the Wind Blows 5:15
- 15 Take a Walk 4:28
Disc 2
- 1 Paul Gilbert Guitar Solo 3:46
- 2 Paul Gilbert & Billy Sheehan Duo 3:10
- 3 Double Human Capo 1:09
- 4 The Whole World’s Gonna Know 4:03
- 5 Promise Her the Moon 4:16
- 6 Rock & Roll Over 4:13
- 7 Billy Sheehan Bass Solo 6:05
- 8 Addicted to That Rush Standout 9:04
- 9 Introducing the Band 2:00
- 10 To Be With You Standout 3:59
- 11 Colorado Bulldog 4:50
- 12 Smoke on the Water 6:33
- 13 I Love You Japan 1:55
- 14 Baba O’Riley 6:05
- 15 Shyboy 5:12
- 16 Next Time Around (studio version) 3:38
- 17 Hold Your Head Up (studio version) 4:36
- 18 To Be With You (acoustic version) 3:50
Disc 3
- 1 Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song) Standout 4:48
- 2 Take Cover 4:46
- 3 Green‐Tinted Sixties Mind 3:53
- 4 Alive and Kickin’ 5:39
- 5 Next Time Around 4:31
- 6 Hold Your Head Up 5:37
- 7 Just Take My Heart 4:46
- 8 Temperamental 5:56
- 9 It’s for You / Mars 3:43
- 10 Pat Torpey Drum Solo 5:04
- 11 Price You Gotta Pay 5:28
- 12 Stay Together 3:39
- 13 Wild World 4:18
- 14 Goin’ Where the Wind Blows 5:14
- 15 Take a Walk 4:29
- 16 Paul Gilbert Guitar Solo 3:46
- 17 Paul Gilbert & Billy Sheehan Duo 3:09
- 18 Double Human Capo 1:08
- 19 The Whole World’s Gonna Know 4:02
- 20 Promise Her the Moon 4:16
- 21 Rock & Roll Over 4:13
- 22 Billy Sheehan Bass Solo 6:04
- 23 Addicted to That Rush Standout 9:04
Disc 4
- 1 To Be With You Standout 3:58
- 2 Colorado Bulldog 4:49
- 3 Smoke on the Water 6:32
- 4 I Love You Japan 1:55
- 5 Baba O’Riley 6:05
- 6 Shyboy 5:12
- 7 Next Time Around (video clip) 3:38
- 8 Acoustic Live at Hard Rock Cafe – February 2009 4:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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