Live at Massey Hall
Matthew Good · 2008
112 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock
A raw and introspective acoustic performance that highlights Matthew Good's powerful vocals and poignant songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Weapon — This track exemplifies Good's ability to blend personal narrative with broader social commentary, resonating with audiences through its haunting melody and lyrics.
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Hello Time Bomb — As one of Good's most recognizable songs, this track captures the essence of his sound, combining energetic instrumentation with sharp lyrical insight about societal issues.
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Avalanche — This song demonstrates Good's dynamic vocal range and emotional intensity, making it a standout moment in the live performance that encapsulates his artistic depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and vocal performance, with a cohesive yet varied live presentation.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include extended instrumental sections that allow for audience interaction and build emotional tension.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing and flow
- raw acoustic intimacy
- live performance energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Live at Massey Hall captures Matthew Good during a time of artistic resurgence following his hiatus from the music scene. This live album showcases his extensive catalog, marking a decade since his acclaimed debut album, Last of the Ghetto Astronauts, and demonstrates his ongoing evolution as a songwriter and performer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Gray· Gavin DeGraw· The Fray
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Champions of Nothing 9:20
- 2 A Single Explosion 3:31
- 3 Odette 4:47
- 4 Weapon 6:41
- 5 The Devil's in Your Details 3:54
- 6 Hello Time Bomb 5:32
- 7 Born Losers 5:13
- 8 Load Me Up 4:12
- 9 Put Out Your Lights 2:21
- 10 Blue Skies Over Bad Lands 8:53
- 11 Black Helicopter 7:02
- 12 I'm a Window 4:08
Disc 2
- 1 99% of Us Is Failure 7:08
- 2 Apparitions 5:49
- 3 Giant 6:08
- 4 Avalanche 10:06
- 5 She's in It for the Money 5:16
- 6 Everything Is Automatic 5:05
- 7 Strange Days 4:10
- 8 True Love Will Find You in the End 3:12
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