Beehive Live
Paul Gilbert · 1999
60 min · 14 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant live performance blending hard rock energy with virtuosic guitar solos and an engaging stage presence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mr. Skin — This track showcases Gilbert's technical guitar mastery and features intricate solos that define his style, making it a fan favorite.
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To Be With You — A heartfelt rendition of the Mr. Big classic, this performance highlights Gilbert's vocal abilities and emotional delivery in a live setting.
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Karn Evil 9 — This ambitious cover showcases Gilbert's ability to reinterpret progressive rock classics with his own hard rock flair, emphasizing his diverse musical influences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures a vibrant live performance with strong guitar work but lacks a cohesive narrative flow.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include crowd interactions and spontaneous moments, adding to the live atmosphere.
- The setlist includes both original songs and covers, blending Gilbert's compositions with familiar classics.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining high energy while others provide brief moments of respite.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with energetic peaks
- engaging live performance atmosphere
- catchy melodies for group enjoyment
- varied track lengths for exploration
- guitar showcases that inspire awe
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening preferences
- seeking uniform soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Beehive Live captures Paul Gilbert's transition from being a member of the influential band Mr. Big to establishing himself as a solo artist. This album came shortly after his successful studio release, Flying Dog, showcasing his prowess as a guitarist while also demonstrating his ability to connect with live audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Satriani· Steve Vai· Yngwie Malmsteen
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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To Be With You
The singer expresses vulnerability by addressing feelings of longing directly through open-hearted lyrics that evoke yearning.
The directness of the address contrasts with the more complex arrangements elsewhere on the album, providing a poignant moment of clarity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heavy Disco Trip 3:25
- 2 Be My Wife 5:25
- 3 Get It 2:33
- 4 Mr. Skin 4:48
- 5 Down to Mexico 3:44
- 6 Girls Who Can Read Your Mind 3:26
- 7 Tell the Truth 7:41
- 8 Bumblebee 4:22
- 9 Million Dollar Smile 2:18
- 10 Hold Her Tight 3:31
- 11 I’m Just in Love 2:39
- 12 Red Rooster 5:36
- 13 To Be With You 5:41
- 14 Karn Evil 9 5:15
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