Live
52 min · 8 tracks · blues
A soulful tapestry of blues and gospel, blending heartfelt vocals with rich instrumental arrangements in a live setting.
Top tracks — play these first
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What's Goin' On — This cover transforms Marvin Gaye's classic into a passionate anthem that resonates with the civil rights movement's urgency, showcasing Hathaway's emotive vocal style.
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The Ghetto — With its extended arrangement, this track embodies the struggles faced by urban communities, allowing Hathaway to fuse storytelling with powerful musical improvisation.
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Little Ghetto Boy — Hathaway's introspective delivery and the song's poignant message about resilience reflect his ability to connect personal narratives with broader societal issues.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Hathaway's dynamic live performance, blending soulful vocals with rich instrumentation.
What we noticed
- The album features extended instrumental sections that allow the band to showcase their musicianship, particularly in tracks like 'The Ghetto' and 'Little Ghetto Boy'.
- Hathaway's vocal delivery varies significantly throughout the performance, moving from soft, intimate moments to powerful crescendos that engage the audience.
- Each track is introduced with a brief spoken segment, creating a conversational atmosphere that enhances the live experience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything)
The moment shifts from a reflective tone to a more urgent plea for understanding, encapsulating a struggle between hope and despair.
This shift in tone emphasizes the complexity of emotions present throughout the performance, illustrating Hathaway’s depth as both a songwriter and performer.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What's Goin' On 5:20
- 2 The Ghetto 12:12
- 3 Hey Girl 4:03
- 4 You've Got A Friend 4:36
- 5 Little Ghetto Boy 4:31
- 6 We're Still Friends 5:14
- 7 Jealous Guy 3:10
- 8 Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything) 13:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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