Released 20 years ago
Live at the Point
Christy Moore · 2006
131 min · 35 tracks · Celtic music
Intimate live performances blend storytelling with traditional Celtic melodies, showcasing a deep connection to Irish heritage and social themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Two Island Swans Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Hattie Carroll — Moore's rendition breathes new life into this Bob Dylan classic, emphasizing its themes of injustice and societal critique through his emotive vocal delivery.
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Ride On — This track exemplifies Moore’s ability to convey deep emotion through simple yet profound lyrics, making it a staple in his live performances.
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Magdalene Laundry — The song addresses the historical injustices faced by women in Ireland, showcasing Moore's commitment to social issues through poignant storytelling.
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Beeswing — This track highlights Moore's storytelling prowess as he recounts a tale of love and loss, resonating deeply with audiences familiar with folk traditions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and engaging performances but lacks a cohesive flow due to its length.
What we noticed
- Many tracks include spoken introductions that provide context and enhance the storytelling aspect of the performance.
- The instrumentation varies from solo acoustic guitar to full band arrangements, creating dynamic shifts in energy throughout the set.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- intimate concert atmosphere
- poignant storytelling moments
- wave-like emotional pacing
- engaging narrative flow
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures intimate performances, showcasing Moore's storytelling and connection to heritage.
- Career context
- By 2006, Christy Moore was a well-established figure in Irish music, known for his powerful voice and poignant lyrics. 'Live at the Point' captures his artistry during a period of prolific touring and songwriting, following the release of his acclaimed studio album 'One Voice' in 2005.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Luka Bloom· Damien Dempsey· Andy Irvine
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Two Island Swans Start here 3:37
- 2 North and South 3:47
- 3 So Do I 3:39
- 4 Hattie Carroll 4:22
- 5 Motherland 3:38
- 6 Wise & Holy Woman 4:00
- 7 Casey 4:53
- 8 Magdalene Laundry 4:00
- 9 Missing You 3:23
- 10 Beeswing 4:21
- 11 Smoke & Strong Whiskey 4:33
- 12 America You Are Not the World 3:47
- 13 Natives 2:58
- 14 Quiet Desperation 2:32
- 15 Ordinary Man 4:17
- 16 Ride On 3:31
- 17 Viva la Quinta Brigada 5:42
- 18 The Contender 3:23
- 19 City of Chicago 3:25
- 20 Víctor Jara 3:06
Disc 2
- 1 The Two Conneeleys 2:44
- 2 Yellow Triangle 3:09
- 3 Strangeways 2:06
- 4 Faithful Departed 4:06
- 5 Sacco & Vanzetti 3:45
- 6 Sonny's Dream 3:06
- 7 Stitch in Time 3:28
- 8 Veronica 3:34
- 9 Corina Corina 2:52
- 10 Butterfly (So Much Wine) 3:43
- 11 Sixteen Jolly Ravers 2:48
- 12 Mercy 3:25
- 13 Cry Like a Man 3:38
- 14 Hiroshima Nagasaki Russian Roulette 4:07
- 15 Bright Blue Rose 7:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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