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Back to Budokan

Mr. Big · 2009

294 min · 64 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant live performance capturing the essence of hard rock with electrifying solos and powerful vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • energetic live performance atmosphere
  • electrifying guitar solos throughout
  • dynamic setlist with variety
  • engaging sing-along moments
  • nostalgic vibes for fans

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, concise albums
  • dislike extended instrumental sections

Where this album fits

Career 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
Extreme· Toto· Aldo Nova

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song) 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 9:04
  • 9 Introducing the Band 2:00
  • 10 To Be With You 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) 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 9:04

Disc 4

  • 1 To Be With You 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