Live at Tralfamadore
Madrugada · 2005
92 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting mix of dark rock and heartfelt melodies that captures the raw energy of live performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Majesty — This track features soaring vocals and an atmospheric build-up, creating a sense of grandeur that encapsulates the band's style.
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Black Mambo — With its infectious rhythm and haunting lyrics, this song exemplifies Madrugada's skill in blending darkness with catchy melodies.
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Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child — Their rendition of this traditional song showcases the band's emotional depth and ability to reinterpret classic themes with a modern twist.
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Sail Away — The long, immersive arrangement allows for an exploration of sound that highlights the band's dynamic range and musical versatility.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 14, 2005, Live at Tralfamadore is Madrugada's first live album, following their acclaimed studio work. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their status in the Norwegian rock scene after a series of successful albums like Industrial Silence and The Nightly Disease.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The National· Interpol· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Majesty
The shift from introspective verses to an expansive chorus elevates the emotional stakes throughout the song.
This structural choice emphasizes the contrast between vulnerability and strength, mirroring the thematic content of yearning for something greater.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hard to Come Back 4:30
- 2 Majesty 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 7:20
- 11 Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child 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
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