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Live Frogs Set 2

Colonel Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade · 2001

43 min · 5 tracks · funk rock

A wild, genre-blurring fusion of funk rock and progressive sounds, echoing the eccentric spirit of its creators.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Dogs — This extended piece showcases the band's improvisational skills and funky grooves while paying homage to Pink Floyd's original composition, providing an engaging interpretation that highlights Claypool's distinct bass work.
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    Pigs (Three Different Ones) — This track stands out for its dynamic arrangement and playful reinterpretation of the original song, allowing the band to explore complex rhythms while maintaining a funky undertone.
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    Sheep — With its captivating build-ups and intricate bass lines, this track exemplifies the band's ability to balance theatricality with musicianship, making it a standout performance on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

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

The album showcases strong improvisation and unique arrangements, balancing distinctiveness with cohesive flow.

What we noticed

  • The album features extended improvisational sections, with each track often exceeding ten minutes, allowing for exploration of themes and motifs.
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
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pigs on the Wing, Part 1 1:57
  • 2 Dogs 16:10
  • 3 Pigs (Three Different Ones) 11:44
  • 4 Sheep 11:13
  • 5 Pigs on the Wing, Part 2 1:59

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