What makes Live at the ICA by Queenadreena notable?

This album is significant as it showcases Queenadreena's live prowess, capturing an electrifying performance that resonates with fans and critics alike. It received positive reviews for its raw sound and energy, placing the band firmly within the UK alternative rock landscape of the early 2000s. By the time 'Live at the ICA' was released in January 2005, Queenadreena had already established themselves as a notable force in the UK alternative rock scene with their previous albums. This live record followed their studio album 'Fallen Angel' (2002) and captured the intensity of their performances, highlighting their evolution as artists while maintaining their underground ethos.

How many songs are on Live at the ICA?

Live at the ICA has 14 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Live at the ICA

Queenadreena · 2005

60 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

Raw energy collides with haunting melodies, showcasing the band’s dynamic range in a gritty live performance.

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Medicine Jar — Opening with an explosive energy, this track encapsulates the band's gritty sound and sets the tone for the live experience.
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Pull Me Under — This song features a compelling blend of melodic verses and powerful choruses, showcasing the vocal dynamics of lead singer KatieJane Garside.
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Pretty Like Drugs — With its provocative lyrics and driving beat, this track highlights Queenadreena's signature style of combining dark themes with infectious rhythms.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

52 /100

Foothills

Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album captures Queenadreena's energetic live sound but lacks some cohesion in sequencing.

What we noticed

The album features a raw, unpolished sound that captures the energy of a live performance, with minimal studio enhancements.
Tracks often transition quickly into one another, maintaining momentum and urgency throughout the set.
Vocals are delivered with a gritty intensity, frequently layered with harmonies that add depth to the live experience.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 Medicine Jar 3:53
2 In Red 3:34
3 Join the Dots 4:41
4 Cold Fish 2:23
5 Pull Me Under 5:15
6 Wolverines 4:43
7 F.M. Doll 3:33
8 Princess Carwash 4:09
9 Birdnest Hair 3:58
10 Ascending Stars 4:02
11 Pretty Like Drugs 3:57
12 Razorblade Sky 5:08
13 Suck 4:07
14 Pretty Polly 7:24

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