What makes How High the Moon: Live at the Viper Room by Masters of Reality notable?

The album, though not a commercial blockbuster, is notable for its cult status among fans and critics alike, reflecting the underground music scene of the late '90s. It features standout performances that have influenced subsequent stoner rock bands and showcases the band's unique approach to live improvisation and songwriting. Released in 1997, How High the Moon: Live at the Viper Room came during a period of resurgence for Masters of Reality, following their 1992 album, Sunrise on the Sufferbus. This live recording showcases the band’s evolution into a more dynamic live act, highlighting their bluesy roots and hard rock influences while solidifying their place in the alternative rock scene.

Who is How High the Moon: Live at the Viper Room for?

How High the Moon: Live at the Viper Room works well if you're into dynamic progression with resolution, raw energy of live performance and wave-like pacing throughout.

How many songs are on How High the Moon: Live at the Viper Room?

How High the Moon: Live at the Viper Room has 10 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

How High the Moon: Live at the Viper Room

Masters of Reality · 1997

48 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A raw and energetic live set blending blues rock with stoner riffs, capturing the band's distinctive improvisational spirit.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Blue Garden — This track exemplifies the band’s blend of heavy riffs and melodic undertones, making it a highlight of their live performance and a fan favorite.
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Doraldina’s Prophecies — Its extended jam sections reveal the band's improvisational prowess and ability to create atmospheric soundscapes, crucial to their identity as a live act.
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Ants in the Kitchen / Goin’ Down — This medley encapsulates the raw energy of the performance, showcasing both lyrical wit and musical dexterity that define Masters of Reality's live shows.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic progression with resolution
raw energy of live performance
wave-like pacing throughout
engaging storytelling through songs

Maybe skip if you

prefer polished studio recordings
seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1997, How High the Moon: Live at the Viper Room came during a period of resurgence for Masters of Reality, following their 1992 album, Sunrise on the Sufferbus. This live recording showcases the band’s evolution into a more dynamic live act, highlighting their bluesy roots and hard rock influences while solidifying their place in the alternative rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Kyuss· The Black Angels· Queens of the Stone Age

Tracklist

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

1 How High the Moon 1:17
2 The Blue Garden 6:18
3 Alder Smoke Blues 6:21
4 Doraldina’s Prophecies 5:16
5 She Got Me (When She Got Her Dress On) 3:24
6 Jindalee Jindalie 4:32
7 John Brown 5:37
8 Tilt‐A‐Whirl / Swingeroe Joe 4:05
9 Ants in the Kitchen / Goin’ Down 7:12
10 100 Years (of Tears on the Wind) 4:51

What to play next

Listen next

Welcome to the Western Lodge

1999

Go back to

Sunrise on the Sufferbus

1993

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