Channel V at the Hard Rock Live cover

Released 30 years ago

Channel V at the Hard Rock Live

Mr. Big · 1996

54 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A high-energy live showcase blending hard rock anthems with virtuosic musicianship and emotive ballads.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy live performance vibe
  • dynamic shifts in pacing
  • emotive ballads for reflection
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • virtuosic musicianship on display

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer studio polish over live
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Channel V at the Hard Rock Live' came during Mr. Big's peak commercial phase, following their successful albums like 'Lean Into It'. This live album captured the band's dynamic stage presence and was a testament to their enduring popularity after hits such as 'To Be with You'. At this point, they were solidifying their reputation as one of the top hard rock bands of the era.
Stylistic neighbors
Extreme· Toto· Aldo Nova

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Alive and Kickin' 6:17
  • 2 Green-Tinted Sixties Mind 3:19
  • 3 Where Do I Fit In? 4:54
  • 4 Jane Doe 4:02
  • 5 Goin' Where the Wind Blows 5:10
  • 6 Take a Walk 3:40
  • 7 Voodoo Kiss 4:14
  • 8 The Chain 4:32
  • 9 Wild World 3:40
  • 10 Take Cover 5:54
  • 11 To Be with You 4:04
  • 12 Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song) 4:09

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