Double Live
131 min · 29 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant live album that captures the eclectic spirit and raw energy of Rheostatics' performances infused with Canadian storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Saskatchewan — This opening track sets the tone with its expansive narrative and intricate instrumentation, showcasing both lyrical depth and musical agility.
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Dope Fiends & Boozehounds — The song combines sharp wit with a catchy melody, exemplifying the band's ability to tackle serious themes while maintaining an upbeat sound.
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The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald — Their rendition of this classic brings a fresh perspective, blending reverence with a lively arrangement that resonates with both fans and newcomers alike.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long-form storytelling with energy
- dynamic shifts in performance pace
- vibrant live atmosphere immersion
- playful narratives and anecdotes
- engaging tracks for group listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, single-focused albums
- seek polished studio recordings
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Double Live' marks a significant moment for Rheostatics as it followed their critically acclaimed album 'Whale Music'. This live recording showcases their improvisational prowess and audience engagement, solidifying their reputation as a formidable live act in the Canadian alternative rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Tragically Hip· Broken Social Scene· The Weakerthans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Saskatchewan 7:59
- 2 Feed Yourself 7:58
- 3 Shaved Head 6:05
- 4 Torque, Torque 1:39
- 5 Claire 5:49
- 6 Legal Age Life 4:07
- 7 Dead is the Drunkest You Can Get 2:56
- 8 Bees 1:46
- 9 Dope Fiends & Boozehounds 6:12
- 10 Song of Flight 1:54
- 11 Self-Serve Gas Station 5:11
- 12 Horses 8:52
- 13 Dope Fiends (Ending) 2:24
- 14 Record Body Count 3:34
Disc 2
- 1 A Midwinter Night's Dream 9:02
- 2 The Royal Albert (Joey 2) 2:16
- 3 Introducing Happiness 3:13
- 4 Stolen Car 5:36
- 5 Jesus was Once a Teenager Too 4:25
- 6 Good Canadian 0:31
- 7 Bread, Meat, Peas & Rice 3:18
- 8 Christopher 4:36
- 9 The Ballad of Wendel Clark, Parts 1 & 2 5:16
- 10 Palomar 5:10
- 11 Triangles on the Wall 3:57
- 12 P.R.O.D. 4:03
- 13 Regina 1:02
- 14 The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald 8:13
- 15 Desert Island Discs 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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