Released 20 years ago
Live at Irving Plaza 4.18.06
Shooter Jennings · 2006
49 min · 11 tracks · country music
A raw and energetic live recording that captures the essence of modern outlaw country through gritty storytelling and spirited performances.
Top tracks — play these first
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Electric Rodeo — The opening track sets the tone with its powerful guitar riffs and catchy chorus, establishing Jennings' signature sound blending rock and country.
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Southern Comfort — This song showcases Jennings' storytelling prowess, weaving personal narrative with broader themes of Southern identity and resilience.
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Daddy's Farm — Clocking in at over nine minutes, this track allows for extended musical improvisation, reflecting the spontaneity of live performances and Jennings’ musical versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This live album effectively captures Shooter Jennings' energetic performances and storytelling but lacks some cohesion in its setlist.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an introductory speech before launching into a high-energy track, setting an immediate tone for the performance.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that allow the band to showcase their musicianship and engage the audience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression with climactic moments
- heartfelt storytelling in each track
- raw energy for live settings
- for evening gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike live performance recordings
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Live at Irving Plaza 4.18.06 came during Shooter Jennings' rise in the country music scene following his breakthrough album, Put the O Back in Country. This live album showcases his unique blend of classic country influences and contemporary rock elements, solidifying his position as a leading figure in the outlaw country revival movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sturgill Simpson· Chris Stapleton· Brandi Carlile
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro by Little Steven 1:32
- 2 Electric Rodeo 4:37
- 3 Gone to Carolina 4:39
- 4 Busted in Baylor County 4:52
- 5 Lonesome Blues 4:03
- 6 Manifesto No.2 3:26
- 7 Manifesto No.1 4:34
- 8 Steady at the Wheel 3:23
- 9 Southern Comfort 5:50
- 10 It Ain't Easy 2:58
- 11 Daddy's Farm 9:16
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