Between the Lines: Sara Bareilles Live at the Fillmore
Sara Bareilles · 2007
175 min · 36 tracks · soft rock
An intimate blend of soulful melodies and heartfelt storytelling, capturing the energy of live performance and personal connection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bottle It Up Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Love Song — This track became an anthem for self-empowerment and independence, showcasing Bareilles’ signature blend of catchy hooks and poignant lyrics. Its popularity helped catapult her career, making it a defining moment in her live performances.
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Gravity — A standout ballad that highlights Bareilles’ vocal range and emotional delivery, this song captures the essence of vulnerability and longing. Its presence in the setlist exemplifies the emotional core of the concert experience.
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(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay — Her rendition adds a personal touch to this classic, showcasing her interpretive skills while paying homage to musical influences. This cover allows listeners to appreciate her artistry beyond original compositions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures a live performance well but lacks strong cohesion due to its length and varied pacing.
What we noticed
- The arrangement of songs often includes variations in tempo and dynamics, with some tracks building to climactic moments before tapering off.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- cathartic live performance energy
- intimate moments of storytelling
- long reflective listening sessions
- dynamic crowd interaction experiences
- variety of heartfelt ballads
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, radio-friendly tracks
- seek heavily produced soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — This live album captures a unique performance style, resonating with dedicated fans.
- Career context
- Released in early 2007, 'Between the Lines: Sara Bareilles Live at the Fillmore' came just after Bareilles' breakthrough single 'Love Song', which had propelled her into mainstream recognition. This live album showcased her ability to connect with audiences through candid lyrics and powerful vocals, solidifying her place in the pop music landscape following her debut album.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ingrid Michaelson· Norah Jones· Colbie Caillat
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Opening 2:41
- 2 Bottle It Up Start here 5:42
- 3 Vegas 4:42
- 4 Morningside 5:30
- 5 Love on the Rocks 5:04
- 6 Between the Lines 6:03
- 7 Fairytale 4:54
- 8 San Francisco & The Fillmore 3:35
- 9 August Moon 4:40
- 10 City 5:59
- 11 Eureka 1:08
- 12 Love Song 5:08
- 13 Many the Miles 7:35
- 14 (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay 4:37
- 15 Gravity 5:49
- 16 Closing Credits 3:23
- 17 Bottle It Up (houseboat performance) 3:42
- 18 Morningside (houseboat performance) 3:41
- 19 Many the Miles (houseboat performance) 5:28
- 20 Morningside (concert performance) 4:52
- 21 Many the Miles (concert performance) 8:12
- 22 Fairytale (music video) 6:26
- 23 Love Song (music video) 4:33
- 24 Bottle It Up (music video) 3:29
Disc 2
- 1 Bottle It Up Start here 4:19
- 2 Vegas 4:43
- 3 Morningside 4:40
- 4 Love on the Rocks 4:58
- 5 Between the Lines 4:35
- 6 Fairytale 3:30
- 7 August Moon 4:00
- 8 City 6:02
- 9 Love Song 4:34
- 10 Many the Miles 7:55
- 11 (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay 4:36
- 12 Gravity 5:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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