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Live at Piedmont Park

Dave Matthews Band · 2007

154 min · 20 tracks · rock music

A vibrant tapestry of improvisation and lyrical storytelling, blending rock with jazzy undertones in a live setting.

Why this album works

'Live at Piedmont Park' is significant for its documentation of a historic free concert attended by over 40,000 fans, reflecting the band's deep connection with their audience. The album also emphasizes their improvisational skills, which have influenced many jam bands and helped solidify the live music culture within rock.
Best for
dynamic live performance atmosphere improvisational jams that evolve extended tracks for deep engagement
Context
Released in 2007, 'Live at Piedmont Park' captures Dave Matthews Band during a period of sustained popularity following their commercial peak in the early 2000s. This album showcases their ability to blend various genres and extends their legacy as one of the premier live acts of the era.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 One Sweet World 9:02
  • 2 Two Step Standout 13:28
  • 3 Cornbread 5:06
  • 4 Don't Drink the Water Standout 12:23
  • 5 You Might Die Trying 7:12
  • 6 Grey Street 5:57
  • 7 #27 5:42
  • 8 What Would You Say 8:16
  • 9 Melissa 6:01

Disc 2

  • 1 Louisiana Bayou 8:07
  • 2 The Dreaming Tree 15:28
  • 3 Eh Hee 4:55
  • 4 So Much to Say 5:34
  • 5 Anyone Seen the Bridge 1:59
  • 6 Too Much 6:24
  • 7 #40 1:04
  • 8 Warehouse 12:23
  • 9 Stay (Wasting Time) 7:34

Disc 3

  • 1 All Along the Watchtower 9:51
  • 2 Ants Marching Standout 8:14

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