Live at Roadburn 2003 cover

Live at Roadburn 2003

Fu Manchu · 2019

40 min · 9 tracks · stoner rock

Heavy riffs and relentless grooves create a sonic landscape of stoner rock energy captured in the live setting.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Squash That Fly — The opening track sets the tone with its infectious riff and driving beat, encapsulating the band's signature sound and energy right from the start.
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    Boogie Van — This track showcases a blend of humor and heavy riffs, exemplifying Fu Manchu's lyrical style while engaging the audience with its catchy chorus.
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    Saturn III — At over ten minutes long, this epic closer allows for extended instrumental exploration, demonstrating the band's prowess in creating immersive soundscapes that captivate live audiences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo grooves
  • high-energy live performance
  • great for road trips
  • anthemic sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, contemplative pieces
  • seek polished studio recordings

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Captures live energy and nostalgia for dedicated fans, but not a primary entry point.
Career context
By 2019, Fu Manchu was well-established within the stoner rock genre, having begun their career in the early '90s. 'Live at Roadburn 2003' is a retrospective release, showcasing their raw energy during a pivotal live performance that highlights their influence and longevity in the scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Kyuss· Monster Magnet· Sleep

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Squash That Fly 3:42
  • 2 Hell on Wheels 4:16
  • 3 Eatin Dust 3:07
  • 4 Laserblast! 3:11
  • 5 I Wanna Be 3:45
  • 6 Boogie Van 4:20
  • 7 King of the Road 4:35
  • 8 Written in Stone 3:18
  • 9 Saturn III 10:16

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