Live on Earth
The Cat Empire · 2009
136 min · 22 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz, ska, and world music that radiates energy and invites communal celebration.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Wine Song — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of upbeat rhythms and catchy melodies, showcasing both lyrical wit and musical versatility.
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Days Like These — With its celebratory tone and infectious groove, this song captures the essence of joy that permeates throughout the album.
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The Car Song — A standout track that combines playful storytelling with a lively arrangement, reflecting the band's knack for creating engaging narratives in their music.
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'Til the Ocean Takes Us All — This track brings a more contemplative mood to the album, showcasing the band's range while still maintaining an uplifting spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dance-friendly vibrant energy
- reflective moments between peaks
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- joyful sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic journey through emotions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Captured their vibrant live energy, boosting popularity beyond Australia.
- Career context
- At the time of its release in 2009, Live on Earth showcased The Cat Empire's dynamic live performance style following their critically acclaimed album So Many Nights from 2007. This album captures the band's continued evolution as they blend genres while gaining international recognition, further solidifying their reputation in the global music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Bamboos· Fat Freddy's Drop· The Specials
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Fishies 5:00
- 2 The Car Song 9:20
- 3 So Many Nights 4:09
- 4 Lonely Moon 4:33
- 5 How to Explain? 5:51
- 6 Days Like These 4:20
- 7 Dumb Things 3:50
- 8 The Lost Song 7:45
- 9 The Rhythm 5:17
- 10 The Wine Song 10:40
- 11 All That Talking 6:50
Disc 2
- 1 The Chariot 7:16
- 2 'Til the Ocean Takes Us All 4:07
- 3 Sly 5:33
- 4 Hello 3:54
- 5 Hotel California 3:54
- 6 Rhyme and Reason 6:33
- 7 Two Shoes 5:28
- 8 In My Pocket 12:05
- 9 No Longer There 3:51
- 10 The Darkness 9:23
- 11 Sunny Moon 6:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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