Double Live
Garth Brooks · 1998
100 min · 26 tracks · country music
A vibrant collection of live performances that captures the energy and storytelling spirit of country music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Friends in Low Places (long version) — This track exemplifies Brooks's storytelling prowess, engaging the crowd with sing-along moments that highlight his connection with fans.
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The Thunder Rolls (long version) — This version expands on the narrative depth of the song, allowing for dramatic pauses that enhance its emotional impact during live performance.
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Callin’ Baton Rouge Start here — The upbeat tempo and infectious energy make it a standout moment that captures the essence of Brooks's live charisma and audience interaction.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the energy of live performances but lacks a cohesive narrative flow across its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- Several tracks are extended versions, allowing for improvisation and additional instrumental solos that enhance the live experience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- celebratory sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic live performance energy
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- storytelling that resonates deeply
- for late-night gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio polish over live
- dislike lengthy performance tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Captured Garth Brooks' peak popularity and showcased his live performance prowess.
- Themes
- live audience connection· Nashville storytelling· country music camaraderie
- Career context
- By the time 'Double Live' was released in 1998, Garth Brooks was at the peak of his commercial success, following the groundbreaking album 'No Fences' which had established him as a major star. This live album came after a series of multi-platinum records and solidified his status as a defining voice in country music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- George Strait· Alan Jackson· Tim McGraw
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Callin’ Baton Rouge Start here 2:57
- 2 Two of a Kind, Workin’ on a Full House 2:38
- 3 Shameless 4:02
- 4 Papa Loved Mama 2:45
- 5 The Thunder Rolls (long version) 4:49
- 6 We Shall Be Free 4:44
- 7 Unanswered Prayers 3:42
- 8 Standing Outside the Fire 3:36
- 9 Longneck Bottle 2:44
- 10 It’s Your Song 4:18
- 11 Much Too Young (to Feel This Damn Old) 3:14
- 12 The River 3:41
- 13 [crowd noise] 0:06
- 14 Tearin’ It Up (and Burnin’ It Down) 3:56
Disc 2
- 1 Ain’t Goin’ Down (’til the Sun Comes Up) 4:46
- 2 Rodeo 3:39
- 3 The Beaches of Cheyenne 3:49
- 4 Two Piña Coladas 4:28
- 5 Wild as the Wind 4:11
- 6 To Make You Feel My Love 2:59
- 7 That Summer 4:44
- 8 American Honky-Tonk Bar Association 4:07
- 9 If Tomorrow Never Comes 3:45
- 10 The Fever 3:41
- 11 Friends in Low Places (long version) 8:57
- 12 The Dance 3:57
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Here in the Real World
Alan Jackson
Shares a storytelling focus with relatable themes and a lively connection to the audience.
Brand New Man
Brooks & Dunn
Captures the energetic live performance vibe with strong camaraderie and catchy storytelling.
It's All About to Change
Travis Tritt
Features vibrant live arrangements and personal narratives that resonate with country music fans.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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