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Live. Places.

Youngblood Brass Band · 2005

59 min · 10 tracks · jazz

Dynamic brass arrangements blend with infectious rhythms, showcasing raw energy and improvisation in a vibrant live setting.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Brooklyn (London, UK) — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its powerful brass harmonies and driving rhythm, immediately drawing listeners into the atmosphere of the performance.
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    Avalanche (Munich, Germany) — With its intricate melodies and intense improvisation, this track exemplifies the band's technical prowess while maintaining an engaging groove that captivates audiences.
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    Pastime Paradise/Friends and Strangers/Human Nature, Part II (Munich, Germany) — This medley showcases the band's versatility, seamlessly blending familiar themes with original compositions, highlighting their innovative approach to live arrangements.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album captures vibrant live energy with strong compositions and skilled performances, solidifying its place in the jazz scene.

What we noticed

  • The album features extended improvisational sections, allowing musicians to explore themes in real-time, particularly evident in tracks like 'Avalanche' and 'The Headbanger'.
  • Several tracks incorporate elements of funk and hip-hop rhythms, blending genres seamlessly while maintaining a strong jazz foundation.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious rhythms that ignite energy
  • dynamic improvisation in live settings
  • celebratory moments with friends
  • cathartic release through brass sounds

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer studio-polished sound
  • want quiet, introspective moments

Where this album fits

Career context
When Live. Places. was released in 2005, Youngblood Brass Band was transitioning from their earlier studio albums to a more robust live performance reputation. This album captured the group's energetic stage presence and marked their continued evolution as a leading force in the brass band movement, following their debut album, Unlearn (2003).

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Brooklyn (London, UK) 7:05
  • 2 Crazy-In(love)tro (Omaha, NE) 0:15
  • 3 Avalanche (Munich, Germany) 4:32
  • 4 The Headbanger (Munich, Germany) 5:28
  • 5 Elegy (London, UK) 5:25
  • 6 Isthatariot? (The Hague, Netherlands) 6:08
  • 7 To Come Together and Leave Alone (Brussels, Belgium) 4:22
  • 8 Pastime Paradise/Friends and Strangers/Human Nature, Part II (Munich, Germany) 15:50
  • 9 Camouflage (Munich, Germany) 4:52
  • 10 Killing Me Softly (London, UK) 5:33

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