Live at Tralfamadore
Madrugada · 2005
92 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · dark rock
Intensely atmospheric, blending haunting melodies with raw, emotive vocal delivery over sprawling arrangements.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- By the time 'Live at Tralfamadore' was released in December 2005, Madrugada had already established themselves in the alternative rock scene following their breakthrough album 'Industrial Silence' in 1999. This live album captures the band at a pivotal moment, showcasing their dynamic performance style and deeper exploration of sound after several successful releases.
- If you like
- alternative rock, dark rock
Live at Tralfamadore is an album by Madrugada, released in 2005. Intensely atmospheric, blending haunting melodies with raw, emotive vocal delivery over sprawling arrangements. This album holds significance as it encapsulates the raw energy of Madrugada's live performances, which were crucial to their identity as a band. The release also coincided with a peak in their popularity in Norway, where they consistently topped charts and garnered critical acclaim. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live at Tralfamadore sound like?
Intensely atmospheric, blending haunting melodies with raw, emotive vocal delivery over sprawling arrangements. Rooted in alternative rock and dark rock.
What makes Live at Tralfamadore by Madrugada notable?
This album holds significance as it encapsulates the raw energy of Madrugada's live performances, which were crucial to their identity as a band. The release also coincided with a peak in their popularity in Norway, where they consistently topped charts and garnered critical acclaim. By the time 'Live at Tralfamadore' was released in December 2005, Madrugada had already established themselves in the alternative rock scene following their breakthrough album 'Industrial Silence' in 1999. This live album captures the band at a pivotal moment, showcasing their dynamic performance style and deeper exploration of sound after several successful releases.
Who is Live at Tralfamadore for?
Live at Tralfamadore works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Live at Tralfamadore?
Live at Tralfamadore has 16 tracks, running approximately 92 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hard to Come Back 4:30
- 2 Majesty Standout 6:43
- 3 You Better Leave 4:35
- 4 Strange Colour Blue 7:19
- 5 On Your Side 4:07
- 6 The Kids Are on High Street 4:46
- 7 Seven Seconds 3:23
- 8 Mother of Earth 4:56
- 9 Running Out of Time 5:52
- 10 Black Mambo Standout 7:20
- 11 Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child Standout 2:28
- 12 Sail Away 10:58
Disc 2
- 1 Blood Shot Adult Commitment 6:24
- 2 Black Mambo (Terror mix) 7:16
- 3 Only When You're Gone 7:57
- 4 Lift Me 4:05
Release Date
December 14, 2005
Artist Origin
Norway
Runtime
92 min 45 sec
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