How High the Moon: Live at the Viper Room cover

How High the Moon: Live at the Viper Room

Masters of Reality · 1997

48 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · art rock

A raw blend of blues-infused rock and stoner grooves, captured in an electrifying live setting.

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 want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1997, Masters of Reality was navigating its post-debut landscape with this live album following their acclaimed self-titled debut in 1993. This release showcased the band's evolving sound and solidified their reputation in the underground rock scene as they continued to explore diverse musical influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Clutch· John Lennon· The Velvet Underground

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

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