Live at the Temple Bar and More
Fishbone · 2002
52 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock
A high-energy fusion of funk rock and alternative sounds ignites the crowd in this electrifying live performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Skank n' Go Nutts Start here — The opening track sets the tone with infectious rhythms and showcases Fishbone's signature blend of funk and punk, energizing the audience right from the start.
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Demon In Here — This track stands out for its powerful lyrics addressing social issues, blending intense instrumentation with a message that resonates deeply during live performances.
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Git Out of The City — With its driving beat and engaging call-and-response sections, this song exemplifies Fishbone's ability to create an interactive experience that galvanizes concert-goers.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Fishbone's energetic live performances with strong improvisation and seamless transitions.
What we noticed
- The album features extended instrumental sections that showcase the band's improvisational skills, particularly in tracks like 'Premadawnutt' and 'In The Heat Of Angrrr'.
- Each song transitions smoothly into the next, maintaining a high-energy flow throughout the performance.
- The vocal delivery is characterized by call-and-response interactions with the audience, enhancing the live atmosphere.
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy party atmosphere
- infectious grooves for dancing
- dynamic journey with peaks
- social commentary with urgency
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, mellow tunes
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures Fishbone's live energy, appealing to dedicated fans of their funk rock style.
- Themes
- Temple Bar energy· social justice anthems· interactive concert experience
- Career context
- By 2002, Fishbone was navigating a period of resurgence after a decade marked by lineup changes and varying commercial success. 'Live at the Temple Bar and More' arrived as their second live album, following the 1998 release 'Fishbone and the Familyhood Nextperience Present: The Psychic Voices of Fishbone,' showcasing their return to form and engagement with fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Primus· Red Hot Chili Peppers· Living Colour
Tracklist
- 1 Skank n' Go Nutts Start here 6:50
- 2 Are U Wit It 7:43
- 3 Premadawnutt 4:25
- 4 Demon In Here 5:41
- 5 In The Heat Of Angrrr 3:54
- 6 Last Dayz, Critical Times 5:02
- 7 Git Out of The City 8:09
- 8 Down Boy 10:38
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Live in Hyde Park
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Captures a similar high-energy fusion of funk rock and engaging live performance atmosphere.
Sailing the Seas of Cheese
Primus
Shares an experimental funk rock approach with socially conscious themes and playful lyricism.
How I Got Over
The Roots
Combines live instrumentation with socially relevant lyrics, creating an interactive listening experience.
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