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Live at the O2 Arena + Rarities

Alter Bridge · 2017

150 min · 30 tracks · hard rock

A powerful live showcase blending hard rock anthems with dynamic melodies, capturing the essence of Alter Bridge's energetic performances.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Writing on the Wall Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Blackbird — This track exemplifies Alter Bridge's emotional depth and intricate musicianship, characterized by soaring guitar solos and poignant lyrics that resonate deeply with fans.
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    Addicted to Pain — With its driving rhythm and powerful chorus, this song captures the band's signature sound while highlighting themes of struggle and perseverance.
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    Watch Over You (Solo acoustic) — This stripped-down version showcases the band's versatility, presenting a raw emotionality that contrasts with their typical high-energy performances.
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    Rise Today — As an anthem for resilience and hope, this track underscores the band's ability to inspire through music, making it a standout moment in their live repertoire.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • powerful live energy experience
  • great for long listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing with crescendos
  • engaging acoustic moments for reflection

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — Celebrates the band's legacy with a mix of popular tracks, appealing to dedicated fans.
Career context
By the time 'Live at the O2 Arena + Rarities' was released in September 2017, Alter Bridge had firmly established themselves as a prominent name in alternative metal and hard rock. This album followed their critically acclaimed release, 'The Last Hero' (2016), and showcased their evolution as a band through live recordings and rarities that highlight both their musical prowess and fan favorites.
Stylistic neighbors
Creed· Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 The Writing on the Wall Start here 5:03
  • 2 Come to Life 3:40
  • 3 Addicted to Pain 4:23
  • 4 Ghost of Days Gone By 5:10
  • 5 Cry of Achilles 6:40
  • 6 The Other Side 5:29
  • 7 Farther Than the Sun 4:20
  • 8 Ties That Blind 3:41
  • 9 Waters Rising 5:59
  • 10 Crows on a Wire 4:40
  • 11 Watch Over You (Solo acoustic) 5:59

Disc 2

  • 1 Isolation 4:53
  • 2 Blackbird 8:59
  • 3 Metalingus 5:18
  • 4 Open Your Eyes 6:46
  • 5 Show Me a Leader 5:00
  • 6 Rise Today 6:42
  • 7 Poison in Your Veins 4:57
  • 8 My Champion 4:58

Disc 3

  • 1 Breathe 4:17
  • 2 Cruel Sun 4:20
  • 3 Solace 4:42
  • 4 New Way to Live 5:41
  • 5 The Damage Done 3:46
  • 6 We Don’t Care at All 3:47
  • 7 Zero 4:39
  • 8 Home 3:29
  • 9 Never Born to Follow 4:07
  • 10 Never Say Die (Outright) 3:44
  • 11 Symphony of Agony (Last of Our Kind) 5:34

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