Live in Cuba
112 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock
A powerful live showcase blending hard-hitting riffs and emotive vocals, capturing the band's raw energy in a historic setting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Set It Off Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Like a Stone — This track features Chris Cornell's soaring vocals and poignant lyrics that resonate deeply with the audience, highlighting the band's emotive power.
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Cochise — Opening with explosive energy, this track exemplifies the band's hard rock roots and serves as a crowd favorite during live performances.
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Be Yourself — With its introspective lyrics and uplifting message, this song showcases the band's ability to connect on a personal level with listeners.
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Bulls on Parade / Sleep Now in the Fire — Combining two powerful tracks into one medley, this performance highlights the band's political edge and dynamic instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The live album captures energetic performances but lacks strong cohesion due to repeated tracks and varied material.
What we noticed
- The performance maintains high energy throughout, with most tracks delivered at a fast tempo, punctuated by moments of crowd interaction.
- Several songs transition directly into one another without pause, enhancing the flow and intensity of the live experience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic live energy
- raw performance intensity
- wave-like emotional shifts
- cathartic sing-along moments
- engaging two-part listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio polish
- seek short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Showcased the band's sound to a global audience, marking a significant cultural moment.
- Themes
- Cuban concert history· political awakening· post-Cold War rock
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Live in Cuba marked Audioslave's first concert film and album, showcasing their unique blend of rock influences to a global audience. This performance followed the band's successful albums, including Out of Exile, and was significant for being one of the first American rock concerts in Cuba post-Cold War, highlighting their international reach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Rage Against the Machine· Stone Temple Pilots
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Set It Off Start here 4:07
- 2 Your Time Has Come 4:25
- 3 Like a Stone 5:14
- 4 Spoonman 4:35
- 5 The Worm 4:46
- 6 Gasoline 5:17
- 7 Heaven's Dead 5:11
- 8 Doesn't Remind Me 4:35
- 9 Be Yourself 6:02
- 10 Bulls on Parade / Sleep Now in the Fire 5:52
- 11 Out of Exile 4:59
- 12 Outshined 5:56
- 13 Shadow on the Sun 7:16
- 14 Black Hole Sun 4:42
- 15 I Am the Highway 5:43
- 16 Show Me How to Live 5:34
- 17 Cochise 5:11
Disc 2
- 1 Be Yourself 4:50
- 2 Loud Love 4:54
- 3 Doesn't Remind Me 4:20
- 4 Out of Exile 4:55
- 5 Sleep Now in the Fire 3:39
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium
Rage Against the Machine
Shares a powerful live energy with politically charged lyrics and hard-hitting riffs.
Skin and Bones
Foo Fighters
Captures raw, emotive performances blending rock dynamics with an intimate atmosphere.
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System of a Down
Features a mix of aggressive soundscapes and political themes, resonating with Audioslave's intensity.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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