Live in Amsterdam
Fishbone · 2005
77 min · 28 tracks · alternative rock · funk rock · funk metal
A high-energy fusion of funk, rock, and ska that captures the essence of Fishbone's dynamic live performances.
Why this album works
This live album is notable for its raw energy and the way it encapsulates Fishbone's signature blend of genres, contributing to their cult status within alternative music circles. It highlights tracks like 'Alcoholic' and 'Sunless Saturday', which remain fan favorites and critical touchstones for understanding the band's influence on punk and ska scenes.
- Best for
- high-energy live performance vibe wave-like pacing for dancing engaging call-and-response moments
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Live in Amsterdam' came during a period of resurgence for Fishbone after lineup changes and various side projects. This album showcased the band's eclectic sound and their ability to engage audiences with a powerful live experience, following their acclaimed studio work in the '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Beck· Green Day· Neil Young· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 X-Q'z Me Dr. Madd Vibe Housecall Pull-Ease 7:14
- 2 Alcoholic Standout 5:09
- 3 Just Allow 3:32
- 4 In the Heet of Anger 4:27
- 5 Aids & Armageddon Standout 8:59
- 6 R U Wid Id 8:10
- 7 Cholly 3:41
- 8 Ma & Pa 3:57
- 9 Skankin' to the Beat 3:27
- 10 Premadawnutt 5:23
- 11 Chim Chim's Bad Ass Revenge 4:23
- 12 Bonin' in the Boneyard 5:04
- 13 Sunless Saturday Standout 5:09
- 14 Swim 9:03
Disc 2
- 1 X-Q'z Me Dr. Madd Vibe Housecall Pull-Ease
- 2 Alcoholic Standout
- 3 Just Allow
- 4 In the Heet of Anger
- 5 Aids & Armageddon Standout
- 6 R U Wid Id
- 7 Cholly
- 8 Ma & Pa
- 9 Skankin' to the Beat
- 10 Premadawnutt
- 11 Chim Chim's Bad Ass Revenge
- 12 Bonin' in the Boneyard
- 13 Sunless Saturday Standout
- 14 Swim
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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