Live at the O2 Apollo Manchester 2017 cover

Live at the O2 Apollo Manchester 2017

Anastacia · 2017

107 min · 19 tracks · contemporary R&B

A vibrant live showcase blending powerful vocals with an energetic mix of pop and rock anthems.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Army of Me Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    I'm Outta Love — This iconic track showcases Anastacia's signature vocal strength and emotional delivery, making it a highlight of any live performance.
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    Sick and Tired — A powerful anthem about resilience, this song resonates deeply with audiences, often serving as a personal reflection on overcoming obstacles.
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    Left Outside Alone — With its haunting melody and raw emotion, this track exemplifies Anastacia's ability to connect with listeners on a profound level during live shows.
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    Welcome to My Truth — The song's introspective lyrics and strong chorus highlight Anastacia's journey of self-discovery and empowerment, resonating powerfully in a live setting.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The live album showcases strong vocal performances but lacks a cohesive narrative flow across its extensive tracklist.

What we noticed

  • Vocal performances are consistently powerful, with Anastacia often engaging the audience between tracks to enhance the live experience.
  • The album includes interludes that provide brief pauses, allowing for dynamic shifts in energy throughout the performance.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • powerful vocal showcases throughout
  • dynamic live performance energy
  • celebratory sing-along moments
  • emotional peaks and valleys
  • for concert nostalgia

Maybe skip if you

  • dislike live audience interaction
  • prefer studio polished sound

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Celebrates her return after a break, showcasing vocal prowess in later career.
Themes
Manchester concert energy· resilience through adversity· two-decade celebration
Career context
By the time Anastacia released this live album in 2017, she was celebrating over two decades in the music industry since her debut in 1999. This performance captures her return to the stage after a series of health challenges and showcases the resilience that has defined her career. The concert features hits from throughout her discography, highlighting her enduring appeal as a pop-rock powerhouse.
Stylistic neighbors
Pink· Kelly Clarkson· Joss Stone

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Army of Me Start here 5:28
  • 2 Sick and Tired 3:31
  • 3 Stupid Little Things 6:10
  • 4 Paid My Dues 3:39
  • 5 Cowboys and Kisses 8:10
  • 6 Everything Burns 5:14
  • 7 Welcome to My Truth 4:36
  • 8 Lifeline (interlude) 3:40
  • 9 Heavy on My Heart 4:19
  • 10 Pieces of a Dream 6:00
  • 11 Who’s Gonna Stop the Rain 4:52

Disc 2

  • 1 You’ll Never Be Alone 6:25
  • 2 I Belong to You 5:56
  • 3 Funk Medley (Good Times / Get Lucky / Uptown Funk / Pull Up to the Bumper / Superfreak) / Not That Kind 9:05
  • 4 Why’d You Lie to Me 9:05
  • 5 Best of You 4:38
  • 6 I’m Outta Love 6:09
  • 7 Left Outside Alone 5:03
  • 8 One Day in Your Life 5:14

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