Live in Texas
Lyle Lovett · 1999
60 min · 14 tracks · country music
A vibrant mix of country, folk, and blues infused with Lovett's witty storytelling and charismatic stage presence.
Top tracks — play these first
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That's Right (You're Not From Texas) — This track humorously critiques stereotypes about Texans while highlighting Lovett's sharp wit and charm, making it a fan favorite.
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If I Had a Boat — With its whimsical narrative and catchy melody, this song exemplifies Lovett's storytelling prowess and showcases his distinctive style.
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Wild Women Don't Get the Blues — This lively performance features Lovett's playful interpretation of the classic tune, capturing the audience's energy and demonstrating his range as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Lovett's engaging live performance but lacks a tightly cohesive flow due to its varied tempos and styles.
What we noticed
- Lovett's storytelling is highlighted through his witty banter between songs, creating a conversational atmosphere that engages the audience.
- The instrumentation varies significantly across tracks, incorporating elements of country, folk, and blues, which showcases Lovett's diverse influences.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- dynamic live performance energy
- engaging storytelling moments
- conversational and reflective vibes
- wave-like pacing throughout
- immersive listening experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Live in Texas' was released in 1999, Lyle Lovett had established himself as a unique voice in country music, following his Grammy-winning album 'The Road to Ensenada'. This concert recording captures him at a peak of creative energy, showcasing his eclectic style and engaging performance that blends humor and heartfelt narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Guy Clark· Robert Earl Keen· John Prine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Penguins 2:35
- 2 I've Been to Memphis 4:35
- 3 That's Right (You're Not From Texas) 5:05
- 4 Nobody Knows Me 3:07
- 5 If I Had a Boat 3:19
- 6 North Dakota 6:28
- 7 She's No Lady 3:43
- 8 Here I Am 4:15
- 9 What Do You Do 2:57
- 10 Wild Women Don't Get the Blues 4:54
- 11 M-O-N-E-Y 3:29
- 12 You Can't Resist It 5:36
- 13 Church 5:40
- 14 Closing Time 4:34
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