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Live at the Marquee 1980

Atomic Rooster · 2002

74 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A gritty fusion of progressive rock and blues-infused hard rock that captures the raw energy of Atomic Rooster's live performance.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Death Walks Behind You — The track exemplifies Atomic Rooster's signature blend of heavy riffs and haunting melodies, making it an enduring highlight of their catalog.
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    Devil's Answer — This song features an explosive guitar solo and powerful vocals, encapsulating the band's hard rock prowess and emotional depth.
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    In the Shadows — With its atmospheric buildup and intricate instrumental layers, this track showcases the band's progressive tendencies and musical complexity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • visceral live energy bursts
  • extended instrumental explorations
  • cathartic crowd participation moments
  • dynamic shifts in intensity
  • late-night concert nostalgia

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of short tracks
  • prefer polished studio recordings

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, Live at the Marquee 1980 showcases Atomic Rooster's work during their late career revival, following a period of lineup changes and diminished prominence in the music scene. This live album features performances from a pivotal show in 1980, capturing their resilience as a band formed in the late 1960s.
Stylistic neighbors
Uriah Heep· Deep Purple· The Nice

Tracklist

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

  • 1 They Took Control of You 7:15
  • 2 Death Walks Behind You 6:40
  • 3 Watch Out! 4:48
  • 4 Tomorrow Night 6:29
  • 5 Seven Streets 8:37
  • 6 Gershatser 10:04
  • 7 I Can't Take No More 8:51
  • 8 In the Shadows 11:24
  • 9 Devil's Answer 5:58
  • 10 Do You Know Who's Looking for You? 4:40

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