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.
Why this album works
How High the Moon: Live at the Viper Room is significant for its representation of the stoner rock movement popularized in the 90s, capturing the essence of a band that influenced various artists within the genre. The album's live setting emphasizes the raw energy and improvisational skill of the band, contributing to their cult status among fans.
- Best for
- dynamic progression with resolution raw energy of live performance wave-like pacing throughout
- 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 Standout 6:18
- 3 Alder Smoke Blues Standout 6:21
- 4 Doraldina’s Prophecies Standout 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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