Live at Montreux
Rory Gallagher · 2006
75 min · 12 tracks · blues · traditional folk music
Electric blues guitar weaves through passionate performances, capturing the raw energy of Rory Gallagher's live prowess.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening captivating live energy experience immersed in passionate guitar riffs
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Live at Montreux' showcases Rory Gallagher’s enduring influence and skill as a guitarist and performer. This album comes nearly three decades after his earlier live recordings and serves as a testament to his consistent artistry, following a brief hiatus from studio albums in the early 2000s due to health issues.
- If you like
- blues, traditional folk music
Live at Montreux is an album by Rory Gallagher, released in 2006. Electric blues guitar weaves through passionate performances, capturing the raw energy of Rory Gallagher's live prowess. 'Live at Montreux' is significant for its historical context, capturing Gallagher's live performance style at one of the world's most prestigious music festivals. The album received critical acclaim for its authenticity and musicianship, highlighting Gallagher's impact on the blues genre, and reinforcing his legacy among fans and musicians alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live at Montreux sound like?
Electric blues guitar weaves through passionate performances, capturing the raw energy of Rory Gallagher's live prowess. Rooted in blues and traditional folk music.
What makes Live at Montreux by Rory Gallagher notable?
'Live at Montreux' is significant for its historical context, capturing Gallagher's live performance style at one of the world's most prestigious music festivals. The album received critical acclaim for its authenticity and musicianship, highlighting Gallagher's impact on the blues genre, and reinforcing his legacy among fans and musicians alike. Released in 2006, 'Live at Montreux' showcases Rory Gallagher’s enduring influence and skill as a guitarist and performer. This album comes nearly three decades after his earlier live recordings and serves as a testament to his consistent artistry, following a brief hiatus from studio albums in the early 2000s due to health issues.
Who is Live at Montreux for?
Live at Montreux works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, captivating live energy experience and immersed in passionate guitar riffs.
How many songs are on Live at Montreux?
Live at Montreux has 12 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Laundromat Standout 7:48
- 2 Tore Down 4:52
- 3 I Take What I Want 5:59
- 4 Bought and Sold 5:46
- 5 Do You Read Me 5:48
- 6 Last of the Independents 5:59
- 7 Off the Handle Standout 8:27
- 8 Mississippi Sheiks 5:30
- 9 Out on the Western Plain 5:23
- 10 Too Much Alcohol Standout 5:02
- 11 Shin Kicker 7:05
- 12 Philby 8:15
Release Date
July 31, 2006
Artist Origin
Ireland
Runtime
75 min 54 sec
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