Live at Rock City - Bootleg Series Volume 2
Enter Shikari · 2010
65 min · 15 tracks · post-hardcore
A frenetic mix of electronic and hardcore sounds energized by passionate live performances and socially charged lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Common Dreads / Solidarity Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the entire performance with its fusion of heavy riffs and electronic beats while promoting themes of unity and resistance.
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Juggernauts — With its anthemic chorus and driving energy, this song exemplifies Enter Shikari's ability to create a powerful narrative about perseverance amidst chaos.
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No Sleep Tonight — The track delivers an infectious rhythm coupled with urgent lyrics that capture the feeling of youth unrest, making it a standout moment in their live set.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The live album captures the band's energetic performances and social themes effectively, making it a strong entry in their discography.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of tracks with minimal pauses, creating an immersive live experience.
- Vocals are often layered with crowd interaction, enhancing the energy and urgency of the performance.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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 throughout album
- cathartic release for adrenaline seekers
- immersive experience with crowd interaction
- for late-night raves
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm and subdued sounds
- seeking straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — This live album captures the band's energetic performance and resonates with dedicated fans.
- Themes
- live concert energy· UK post-hardcore scene· audience participation· electronic soundscapes
- Career context
- By the time 'Live at Rock City - Bootleg Series Volume 2' was released in January 2010, Enter Shikari had already established themselves as leaders in the electronicore genre. This live album followed their breakthrough album 'Common Dreads,' which had garnered significant attention for its innovative blend of post-hardcore and electronic elements, solidifying their reputation as a dynamic live act.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Architects· While She Sleeps· Underoath
Tracklist
- 1 Common Dreads / Solidarity Start here 6:04
- 2 Step Up 5:46
- 3 The Feast 3:30
- 4 Mothership 5:58
- 5 Zzzonked 3:21
- 6 Havoc A 1:44
- 7 No Sleep Tonight 5:01
- 8 Gap in the Fence 4:33
- 9 Havoc B 3:09
- 10 Labyrinth 3:42
- 11 No Ssweat 3:48
- 12 Hectic 3:56
- 13 Enter Shikari 3:42
- 14 Fanfare for the Conscious Man 5:38
- 15 Juggernauts 5:06
If this landed
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