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Live from Austin, TX

John Hiatt · 2005

73 min · 14 tracks · blues · country

A raw, heartfelt performance blending blues and country with introspective storytelling and dynamic instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • intimate storytelling in live setting
  • heartfelt performances for reflective moments
  • wave-like pacing with engaging contrasts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, upbeat tracks
  • dislike lengthy, narrative songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Live from Austin, TX' was released in 2005, John Hiatt had already established himself as a respected singer-songwriter with a career spanning over three decades. This album captures a pivotal live performance showcasing songs from his extensive catalog, including tracks from earlier acclaimed albums like 'Slow Turning' and 'Bring the Family'.
Stylistic neighbors
Lyle Lovett· Steve Earle· Guy Clark

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Icy Blue Heart 4:16
  • 2 Loving a Hurricane 4:06
  • 3 When You Hold Me Tight 5:55
  • 4 Your Dad Did 6:05
  • 5 Straight Outta Time 6:17
  • 6 Memphis in the Meantime 4:31
  • 7 Something Wild 6:58
  • 8 Have a Little Faith in Me 4:13
  • 9 Buffalo River Home 5:37
  • 10 Thing Called Love 6:10
  • 11 Angel Eyes 3:35
  • 12 Tennessee Plates 3:58
  • 13 Slow Turning 6:18
  • 14 Perfectly Good Guitar 5:49

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