Live in Chicago, 1999
Joan of Arc · 1999
50 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A raw, frenetic live performance captures the band's experimental edge and unpredictable energy in an intimate setting.
Top tracks — play these first
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It's Easier to Drink on an Empty Stomach Than Eat on a Broken Heart — The opening track showcases the band's signature blend of witty lyricism and jagged instrumentation, setting a tone of disillusionment and urgency.
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Who's Afraid of Elizabeth Taylor? — This track exemplifies the band's intricate musical arrangements and lyrical complexity, weaving personal narratives with cultural references.
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Sympathy for The Rolling Stones — With its prolonged exploration of sound dynamics, this track encapsulates the improvisational spirit of the live performance, creating an engaging listening experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy of live performance
- unpredictable moments of intensity
- intimate setting for connection
- cathartic release through chaos
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished studio recordings
- seek predictable song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1999, Joan of Arc had established themselves as a prominent name in the indie rock scene, following their critically acclaimed album 'In the Nighttime' from 1997. 'Live in Chicago, 1999' serves as a snapshot of their evolving sound during a period when they were pushing boundaries in performance and composition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Sea and Cake· Tortoise· Battles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's Easier to Drink on an Empty Stomach Than Eat on a Broken Heart 4:58
- 2 Who's Afraid of Elizabeth Taylor? 6:26
- 3 If It Feels/Good, Do It 5:04
- 4 Live in Chicago, 1999 2:11
- 5 (I'm 5 Senses) None of Them Common 3:48
- 6 Me (Plural) 5:03
- 7 I'm Certainly Not Pleased With My Options for the Future 0:36
- 8 When the Parish School Dismisses and the Children Running Sing 3:51
- 9 Thanks for Chicago, Mr. James 2:24
- 10 (In Fact I'm) Pioneering New Emotions 2:58
- 11 Better De'd Than Read 3:15
- 12 Sympathy for The Rolling Stones 6:34
- 13 All Until the Greens Reveal Themselves at Dawn 3:09
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