Face the Music (Live on Tour)
Walter Trout · 2000
55 min · 9 tracks · blues
A raw and passionate live performance that intertwines soulful melodies with gritty blues guitar riffs.
Top tracks — play these first
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Got a Broken Heart Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its heartfelt lyrics and impressive guitar work, showcasing Trout's skill at blending personal storytelling with musicianship.
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The Reason I'm Gone — With its extended improvisational sections, this song highlights Trout's ability to engage in expressive solos while maintaining a strong emotional narrative throughout.
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Tired of Sleeping Alone — This track exemplifies Trout's mastery in infusing blues with soul, featuring an intimate vocal delivery that resonates deeply with themes of loneliness and yearning.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures a vibrant live performance with strong guitar work and engaging audience interaction.
What we noticed
- Each song transitions smoothly into the next, maintaining a consistent energy level throughout the performance.
- Trout interacts with the audience between songs, creating a sense of intimacy and connection that enhances 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- wave-like emotional guitar solos
- intimate live performance atmosphere
- cathartic -infused storytelling
- soulful vocals with raw energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished studio recordings
- seek quick, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures the energy of Trout's live performances, cherished by dedicated listeners.
- Themes
- intimate live energy· personal heartbreak narratives· soulful blues storytelling
- Career context
- By the release of 'Face the Music (Live on Tour)' in 2000, Walter Trout was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the blues rock scene following his successful albums in the 1990s. This live album came after his breakthrough record 'Live Trout' and showcased his ability to connect deeply with audiences through dynamic performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· Gary Clark Jr.· Keb' Mo'
Tracklist
- 1 Got a Broken Heart Start here 7:22
- 2 Hard Time Blues 4:12
- 3 The Reason I'm Gone 10:20
- 4 Come Home 7:55
- 5 Marie's Mood 5:53
- 6 Too Much Biz 2:33
- 7 Obstacles in My Way 3:46
- 8 Tired of Sleeping Alone 7:34
- 9 On the Rise 6:03
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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