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Live at the Royal Albert Hall (Beth Hart concert)

Beth Hart

120 min · 23 tracks · blues

A powerful blend of blues and soul, showcasing raw emotion and vocal prowess in an intimate live setting.

Top tracks — play these first

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    As Long as I Have a Song Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Leave the Light On — This track exemplifies Hart's soulful delivery, blending vulnerability with strength, making it a poignant highlight of her live performance.
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    Baddest Blues — With its powerful lyrics and intense vocal delivery, this song encapsulates the raw emotional energy that defines Hart's artistry.
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    Bang Bang Boom Boom — The infectious rhythm and engaging performance style showcase Hart's ability to captivate an audience while delivering a fun yet soulful experience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

67 /100
Alpine
Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong vocal performances and emotional depth but lacks a tightly cohesive structure.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks extend beyond five minutes, allowing for improvisation and emotional expression during instrumental breaks.
  • The setlist includes a balance of upbeat tracks and slower ballads, creating dynamic shifts in energy that engage the audience.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • cathartic vocal showcases throughout
  • intimate concert atmosphere
  • emotional highs and lows
  • captivating storytelling in songs

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer studio polish over live
  • want quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — This live album showcases Beth Hart's vocal prowess in an intimate setting.
Career context
When 'Live at the Royal Albert Hall' was released in 2018, Beth Hart was already established as a leading voice in contemporary blues, following her 2016 studio album 'Fire on the Floor'. This concert film captures her performance during a peak in her artistic expression, highlighting her dynamic stage presence and deep connection with the audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Bonamassa· Susan Tedeschi· Keb' Mo'

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 As Long as I Have a Song Start here 2:34
  • 2 For My Friends 4:20
  • 3 Lifts You Up 3:57
  • 4 Close to My Fire 5:29
  • 5 Bang Bang Boom Boom 4:27
  • 6 Good as It Gets 4:41
  • 7 Spirit of God 5:05
  • 8 Baddest Blues 6:01
  • 9 Sister Heroine 7:00
  • 10 Baby Shot Me Down 3:32
  • 11 Waterfalls 5:40
  • 12 Your Heart Is Black as Night 6:10

Disc 2

  • 1 Saved 4:31
  • 2 The Ugliest House on the Block 5:55
  • 3 Spiders in My Bed 4:58
  • 4 Take It Easy on Me 6:33
  • 5 Leave the Light On 5:58
  • 6 Mama This One’s for You 4:11
  • 7 My California 6:21
  • 8 Trouble 5:31
  • 9 Love Is a Lie 3:21
  • 10 Picture in a Frame 4:44
  • 11 Caught Out in the Rain 9:57

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