Live at Radio City
147 min · 26 tracks · rock music
An exhilarating live performance that captures the raw energy and emotional depth of Dave Matthews' signature sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crush — This track exemplifies the band's ability to fuse intricate guitar work with heartfelt lyrics, creating an immersive listening experience that resonates deeply with fans.
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Bartender — The performance of Bartender showcases Matthews' vocal range and emotional delivery, bringing new life to this fan-favorite track through extended solos and audience interaction.
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Lie in Our Graves — This song is a testament to the band's improvisational skills, featuring dynamic shifts that keep the audience engaged while highlighting Matthews' evocative storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The live reinterpretations and improvisation highlight the band's strengths, creating an engaging but uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- Many songs are reinterpreted from their studio versions, with altered arrangements and additional solos that create a fresh 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
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
- exhilarating live performance energy
- long-form journey of emotions
- cathartic crowd sing-alongs
- dynamic shifts in intensity
- reflective moments amidst excitement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Live at Radio City showcases Dave Matthews during a resurgence in his career following the commercial success of Stand Up in 2005. This album features a collection of live recordings that highlight the band's improvisational prowess and deep connection with their audience, solidifying their reputation as a leading force in rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jack Johnson· John Mayer· Dispatch
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Gravedigger
The narrative shifts from a personal reflection to a broader commentary on mortality and legacy, evoking a contemplative mood.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Bartender 8:28
- 2 When the World Ends 4:13
- 3 Stay or Leave 4:09
- 4 Save Me 4:41
- 5 Crush 7:54
- 6 So Damn Lucky 6:51
- 7 Gravedigger 4:19
- 8 The Maker 5:16
- 9 Old Dirt Hill (Bring That Beat Back) 5:49
- 10 Eh Hee 5:00
- 11 Betrayal 5:31
- 12 Out of My Hands 5:23
- 13 Still Water 2:21
- 14 Don’t Drink the Water 6:09
Disc 2
- 1 Oh 5:07
- 2 Corn Bread 4:36
- 3 Crash Into Me 6:05
- 4 Down by the River 5:45
- 5 You Are My Sanity 5:58
- 6 Sister 3:44
- 7 Lie in Our Graves 8:53
- 8 Some Devil 5:11
- 9 Grace Is Gone 4:12
- 10 Dancing Nancies 9:03
- 11 #41 5:48
- 12 Two Step 6:29
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