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Live in Japan

Beck, Bogert & Appice · 1974

87 min · 13 tracks · hard rock

A high-energy blend of blues rock and hard rock, showcasing virtuosic musicianship in a live setting.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Superstition — This cover of Stevie Wonder's classic features an intense guitar solo that showcases Beck's virtuosity and sets the tone for the live performance.
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    Going Down — The track stands out with its driving rhythm and call-and-response vocal style, allowing each member to shine while blending blues and rock elements seamlessly.
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    Morning Dew — At over fourteen minutes long, this expansive performance highlights the group's improvisational abilities and emotional depth, making it a centerpiece of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album captures high-energy performances with strong musicianship but lacks a cohesive narrative across its runtime.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks transition smoothly into one another, creating a continuous flow that enhances the live performance feel.
  • The setlist includes both original compositions and covers, with a notable emphasis on improvisation during performances.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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Disc 1

  • 1 Superstition 5:17
  • 2 Lose Myself With You 10:50
  • 3 Jeff’s Boogie 3:33
  • 4 Going Down 3:33
  • 5 Boogie 4:58
  • 6 Morning Dew 14:11

Disc 2

  • 1 Sweet Sweet Surrender 4:43
  • 2 Livin’ Alone 6:11
  • 3 I’m So Proud 5:43
  • 4 Lady 6:17
  • 5 Black Cat Moan 9:13
  • 6 Why Should I Care 7:21
  • 7 Plynth / Shotgun (medley) 5:58

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