Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- witty storytelling with humor
- intimate live performance energy
- dynamic pacing with ebbs
- sing-along participation with friends
- nostalgic reflections on relationships
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer studio polish over live
- want immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 8, 2002, 'Ben Folds Live' marked a pivotal moment in Ben Folds' career following the breakup of Ben Folds Five. This album showcased his transition to a solo artist, emphasizing his lyrical prowess and piano skills in a live format, which resonated well with fans drawn to his storytelling style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rufus Wainwright· Regina Spektor· Andrew McMahon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 One Angry Dwarf And 200 Solemn Faces 4:17
- 2 Zak And Sara 3:24
- 3 Silver Street 3:41
- 4 Best Imitation Of Myself 3:13
- 5 Not The Same 4:31
- 6 Jane 2:34
- 7 One Down 4:03
- 8 Fred Jones Part 2 4:39
- 9 Brick 4:45
- 10 Narcolepsy 6:04
- 11 Army 3:41
- 12 The Last Polka 3:55
- 13 Tiny Dancer 5:23
- 14 Rock This Bitch 1:17
- 15 Philosophy (Inc Misirlou) 7:16
- 16 The Luckiest 4:39
- 17 Emaline 3:48
Disc 2
- 1 Not The Same
- 2 Philosophy (Inc Misirlou)
- 3 Army
- 4 "Album Art Antics"
- 5 Eddie Walker
- 6 The Ascent Of Stan
- 7 Tiny Dancer
- 8 Song For The Dumped
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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