Live at the Fillmore
Derek and the Dominos · 1994
124 min · 13 tracks · blues rock
A seamless blend of blues and rock, featuring extended jams that showcase emotional guitar solos and heartfelt vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Got to Get Better in a Little While — This track opens the album with an energetic groove that sets the tone for the entire performance, showcasing Clapton's emotive guitar lines paired with passionate vocals.
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Presence of the Lord — A standout moment in this live set, this track features soaring vocal harmonies and intricate guitar interplay, highlighting the spiritual depth that characterizes much of Clapton's work.
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Crossroads — This iconic cover brings the band's blues roots to life, allowing each member to shine through extended improvisation, making it a definitive highlight of the concert.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the essence of live blues rock with strong performances and seamless transitions.
What we noticed
- The album features extended instrumental sections, with several tracks exceeding six minutes, allowing for improvisation and exploration.
- Each song transitions smoothly into the next, creating a continuous flow that enhances the live 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- extended jams that invite immersion
- cathartic guitar solos that resonate
- live energy of a performance
- reflective moments for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, radio-friendly tracks
- seek instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Live at the Fillmore' captures Derek and the Dominos during a rare reunion after their initial breakup in the early 1970s. This live album serves as a testament to the band's enduring chemistry, particularly showcasing Eric Clapton's guitar work and Bobby Whitlock's vocals after decades apart.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Allman Brothers Band· Cream· Lynyrd Skynyrd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Got to Get Better in a Little While 13:52
- 2 Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad? 14:49
- 3 Key to the Highway 6:25
- 4 Blues Power 10:30
- 5 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 8:16
- 6 Bottle of Red Wine 5:34
Disc 2
- 1 Tell the Truth 11:28
- 2 Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out 5:33
- 3 Roll It Over 6:40
- 4 Presence of the Lord 6:16
- 5 Little Wing 7:00
- 6 Let It Rain 19:46
- 7 Crossroads 8:30
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