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Live Flames

Snowy White · 2007

70 min · 12 tracks · rock music

Blues-infused rock weaves through reflective narratives and soulful guitar lines, showcasing an intimate performance atmosphere.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I’ll Be Moving On — Opening with a reflective tone, this track sets the emotional groundwork for the album, showcasing White's expressive vocals and intricate guitar work.
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    American Dream — This lengthy exploration delves into themes of aspiration and disillusionment, marked by a soulful solo that exemplifies White's standout guitar prowess.
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    White Flames Blues — A quintessential blues track that captures the heart of the genre, it features powerful lyrical imagery alongside a captivating guitar riff that defines White's style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and passionate performances, making it a solid entry in White's discography.

What we noticed

  • The album features extended guitar solos that often take center stage, allowing for improvisation and emotional expression.
  • Tracks are structured around reflective narratives, with lyrics that explore themes of longing and personal growth.
  • The performance atmosphere is intimate, with audience interaction and live energy captured throughout the recording.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I’ll Be Moving On 6:18
  • 2 That Ain’t Right 7:18
  • 3 What I’m Searching For 7:03
  • 4 Land of Plenty 6:34
  • 5 Time Waits for No Man 3:26
  • 6 A Miracle I Need 8:20
  • 7 Wintersong 4:21
  • 8 The Emmerpeirissa Express 3:07
  • 9 White Flames Blues 5:12
  • 10 American Dream 9:10
  • 11 Long Grey Mare 4:05
  • 12 That’s When I’ll Stop Loving You 5:51

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