Live from the Fox Oakland
121 min · 29 tracks · rock music
A powerful blend of rock, blues, and soul, driven by intricate musicianship and passionate live performances.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don't Know What It Means — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its soulful vocals and expressive guitar work, showcasing the band’s signature blend of styles.
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Keep on Growing — An exuberant performance of this classic song illustrates the band's improvisational prowess and ability to engage live audiences, creating an uplifting atmosphere.
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I Pity the Fool — The cover of this blues standard highlights the raw emotion and intensity of Susan Tedeschi's vocals, bringing a fresh interpretation to a beloved track.
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Anyhow — This track features intricate guitar interplay and layered harmonies that reflect the band's collaborative spirit and musical cohesiveness during live performances.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the band's live energy with strong musicianship but has some repetition that affects cohesion.
What we noticed
- Several tracks are repeated throughout the set, with variations in arrangement and solos, creating a sense of continuity and exploration.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- extended jams for deep listening
- live energy that captivates
- soulful introspection and reflection
- dynamic interplay among musicians
- cathartic moments of release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, catchy songs
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2016, 'Live from the Fox Oakland' is a significant milestone for the Tedeschi Trucks Band as it showcases their evolution into a premier live act. This album comes after their acclaimed studio release 'Let Me Get By' and captures the band's dynamic energy during a pivotal tour phase. The album exemplifies their ability to reinterpret classic songs alongside original material.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Allman Brothers Band· Gov't Mule· Susan Tedeschi
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Crying Over You
The narrative shifts from sorrowful reflection to a resolute embrace of moving forward in life.
This transition adds depth to the song, illustrating a journey from despair to a more hopeful outlook, enhancing its emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Don't Know What It Means 7:17
- 2 Keep on Growing 10:51
- 3 Bird on the Wire 5:39
- 4 Within You, Without You 2:30
- 5 Just as Strange 4:27
- 6 Crying Over You 7:57
- 7 These Walls 11:50
- 8 Anyhow 7:40
Disc 2
- 1 Right on Time 4:43
- 2 Leavin' Trunk 10:19
- 3 Don't Drift Away 6:34
- 4 I Want More 14:30
- 5 I Pity the Fool 7:54
- 6 Ali 8:21
- 7 Let Me Get By 10:55
Disc 3
- 1 Don't Know What It Means
- 2 Keep on Growing
- 3 Bird on the Wire
- 4 Within You, Without You > Just as Strange
- 5 Crying Over You
- 6 Color of the Blues
- 7 These Walls
- 8 Leavin' Trunk
- 9 I Pity the Fool
- 10 I Want More (Soul Sacrifice outro)
- 11 Let Me Get By
- 12 You Ain't Going Nowhere
- 13 Anyhow
- 14 These Walls (Full version)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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