Live at the Greek cover

Live at the Greek

Jimmy Page · 2000

111 min · 20 tracks · blues

A dynamic blend of blues-infused rock with improvisational flair that showcases the chemistry between Page and The Black Crowes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Whole Lotta Love — This rendition revives the iconic Led Zeppelin anthem with a raw energy that reflects both Page's virtuosity and the band's synergy during live performances.
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    Heartbreaker — The track features an extended guitar solo that highlights Page's technical skill and improvisational flair, making it a standout moment in the concert.
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    Ten Years Gone — Page’s emotive guitar work on this song evokes nostalgia, beautifully merging the original’s sentiment with the live setting’s immediacy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album captures a unique collaboration with strong improvisation but lacks a tightly cohesive narrative.

What we noticed

  • Several songs are reinterpreted from Led Zeppelin's catalog, with new arrangements that highlight the chemistry between Page and The Black Crowes.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • improvisational flair with spontaneity
  • late-night jam session vibes
  • cathartic guitar solos throughout
  • celebratory energy for gatherings
  • dynamic interplay between musicians

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer tight, concise tracks
  • seek polished studio productions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 4, 2000, 'Live at the Greek' captures Jimmy Page's collaboration with The Black Crowes during a brief but notable partnership. This live album marked a significant moment in Page’s post-Led Zeppelin career, showcasing his enduring influence and ability to reinterpret classic rock material with fresh energy.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· David Gilmour

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • What Is and What Should Never Be

    The shift from reflective verses to a more dynamic chorus emphasizes internal conflict and longing.

    This structural contrast heightens emotional tension, allowing the music to mirror the lyrical exploration of desire and uncertainty.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Celebration Day 3:42
  • 2 Custard Pie 5:18
  • 3 Sick Again 4:34
  • 4 What Is and What Should Never Be 5:26
  • 5 Woke Up This Morning 4:14
  • 6 Shape of Things to Come 3:09
  • 7 Sloppy Drunk 6:05
  • 8 Ten Years Gone 6:30
  • 9 In My Time of Dying 9:33
  • 10 Your Time Is Gonna Come 6:00

Disc 2

  • 1 The Lemon Song 8:59
  • 2 Nobody's Fault but Mine 6:41
  • 3 Heartbreaker 5:50
  • 4 Hey Hey What Can I Do 3:30
  • 5 Mellow Down Easy 5:20
  • 6 Oh Well 4:10
  • 7 Shake Your Money Maker 4:25
  • 8 You Shook Me 8:25
  • 9 Out on the Tiles 3:39
  • 10 Whole Lotta Love 5:34

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