What makes Lakinin's Juice by Live notable?

Lakini's Juice reached number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidified Live's presence in the alternative rock scene of the late '90s. The album's title track received significant radio play, becoming a staple in their live performances and further establishing the band's sound during a pivotal era for alternative music. Released in January 1997, Lakini's Juice was Live's third studio album, coming off the success of their breakthrough album Throwing Copper. This record continued to build on their post-grunge sound, featuring a more mature lyrical approach while still engaging with the themes of struggle and introspection that defined their earlier work.

How many songs are on Lakinin's Juice?

Lakinin's Juice has 3 tracks, running approximately 14 minutes.

Lakinin's Juice

Live · 1997

14 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock

A raw blend of alternative rock's angst and melodic introspection, driven by soaring vocals and dynamic instrumentation.

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Lakini's Juice — This title track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its anthemic chorus and reflective lyrics, showcasing both energy and emotional depth.
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Pain Lies on the Riverside (club mix) — The club mix reinvents the original with a pulsating beat, enhancing its themes of pain and resilience while appealing to both rock and electronic audiences.
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Selling the Drama (acoustic) — This acoustic version strips down one of their biggest hits, allowing for a rawer emotional connection that highlights the song's poignant lyrical content.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong songwriting but lacks cohesion due to its mixed formats.

What we noticed

The title track features a dynamic range, shifting from quiet verses to an explosive chorus that showcases the vocal intensity.
The acoustic version of 'Selling the Drama' strips down the original's instrumentation, highlighting lyrical content and emotional delivery.
The club mix of 'Pain Lies on the Riverside' introduces electronic elements, altering the song's texture while maintaining its core melody.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Follow-up to Throwing Copper, solidifying Live's presence in alternative rock.
Themes: post-grunge angst· Riverside struggles
Career context: Released in January 1997, Lakini's Juice was Live's third studio album, coming off the success of their breakthrough album Throwing Copper. This record continued to build on their post-grunge sound, featuring a more mature lyrical approach while still engaging with the themes of struggle and introspection that defined their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors: Bush· Pearl Jam· Soundgarden