Live at Red Rocks
John Butler Trio · 2011
131 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock
Dynamic acoustic performances blend rich instrumentation with soulful storytelling, creating a vibrant concert atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ocean — The centerpiece of the performance, this track highlights Butler's virtuosic guitar skills and emotional depth, captivating the audience with its intricate melodies.
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Treat Yo Mama — This lively track showcases the band’s playful energy and highlights their ability to engage the crowd with infectious rhythms and sing-along moments.
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Revolution — An anthem of social change, this song resonates with themes of activism and unity, making it a pivotal moment during the live set that galvanizes listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the band's live energy with strong performances and engaging storytelling, though it lacks a tight thematic cohesion.
What we noticed
- Tracks are often introduced with spoken word segments or anecdotes, creating a conversational atmosphere between the band and audience.
- 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
- dynamic live performance energy
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- heartfelt storytelling throughout
- engaging sing-along moments
- for outdoor gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- dislike lengthy improvisational sections
- prefer concise standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Live at Red Rocks' was released in 2011, the John Butler Trio had already established themselves as a prominent act in the alternative rock scene, following their breakthrough album 'Grand National' in 2007. This live album captures their energetic performance style and marked a celebration of their growing popularity in Australia and internationally.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ben Harper· Jack Johnson· Dispatch
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Introduction 0:57
- 2 Used to Get High 4:27
- 3 I’d Do Anything 3:46
- 4 Betterman 8:31
- 5 Don’t Wanna See Your Face 3:37
- 6 Revolution 6:47
- 7 Hoe Down 0:55
- 8 Better Than 3:18
- 9 Johnny’s Gone 3:43
- 10 Take Me 4:51
- 11 Treat Yo Mama 10:40
- 12 Losing You 5:25
- 13 Intro to Ocean 1:29
- 14 Ocean 12:06
Disc 2
- 1 Ragged Mile 3:51
- 2 Zebra 7:07
- 3 Good Excuse 17:00
- 4 C’mon Now 2:38
- 5 Close to You 6:06
- 6 Peaches & Cream 7:04
- 7 One Way Road 5:23
- 8 Funky Tonight 11:51
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