Live at the Lizard Lounge
Lake Street Dive · 2011
49 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A soulful blend of jazz-infused pop melodies and vibrant harmonies delivered with infectious energy and spontaneity.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Go Down Smooth — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its catchy chorus and playful lyrics, showcasing their ability to blend humor with musicality.
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Don't Make Me Hold Your Hand — The song features intricate vocal harmonies and strong instrumentation, illustrating the band's jazz roots while appealing to a broader audience.
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Rich Girl — Their cover of this Hall & Oates classic stands out for its fresh arrangement and lively performance, demonstrating their knack for reinvention.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures energetic live performances with a mix of original and cover songs, showcasing strong musicianship.
What we noticed
- The running time is just over an hour, with several tracks exceeding four minutes, creating a relaxed pace that encourages listener engagement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- playful energy for gatherings
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- vibrant live performance atmosphere
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- feel-good vibes throughout
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep introspective moments
- prefer long, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Lake Street Dive released Live at the Lizard Lounge in 2011, they were gaining traction in the Boston music scene following their formation in 2004. This album, recorded during their early performances, captures their dynamic live sound and showcases their growth as a band before they achieved wider recognition with later releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Snarky Puppy· The New Mastersounds· Vulfpeck
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Go Down Smooth 4:04
- 2 Don't Make Me Hold Your Hand 5:33
- 3 Henriette 3:44
- 4 Be Cool 5:09
- 5 This Magic Moment 2:56
- 6 Neighbor Song 4:50
- 7 Got Me Fooled 3:54
- 8 Elijah 3:05
- 9 Miss Disregard 3:59
- 10 Faith 4:00
- 11 My Heart's In Its Right Place 3:39
- 12 Rich Girl 4:10
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