Live: The Empire cover

Live: The Empire

Pete Townshend · 2000

135 min · 25 tracks · rock music

Dynamic rock anthems interweave with heartfelt ballads in a celebration of musical legacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • celebration of musical legacy
  • heartfelt ballads intermixed
  • dynamic live performance energy
  • sing-along anthems with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike lengthy live recordings

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Live: The Empire' was released in 2000, Pete Townshend had established himself as a cornerstone of rock music, particularly known for his work with The Who. This live album came after several years of solo projects and followed his previous studio album, 'Psychoderelict', showcasing his return to live performance and reaffirming his status as a solo artist.
Stylistic neighbors
The Who· David Bowie· Led Zeppelin

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 On the Road Again 5:05
  • 2 A Little Is Enough 5:16
  • 3 Pinball Wizard 2:54
  • 4 Drowned 7:28
  • 5 Anyway Anyhow Anywhere 10:45
  • 6 You Better You Bet 5:39
  • 7 Behind Blue Eyes 3:44
  • 8 Baby Don't You Do It 8:56
  • 9 English Boy 0:47
  • 10 Three Steps to Heaven 1:16
  • 11 Mary Anne With the Shaky Hand 1:24
  • 12 Sheraton Gibson 1:51
  • 13 Substitute 2:44
  • 14 I Am an Animal 4:01
  • 15 North Country Girl 3:34

Disc 2

  • 1 (She's a) Sensation 2:34
  • 2 A Friend Is a Friend 5:52
  • 3 Now and Then 4:17
  • 4 Let My Love Open the Door 4:22
  • 5 Who Are You 13:11
  • 6 The Kids Are Alright 8:25
  • 7 The Acid Queen 3:39
  • 8 Won't Get Fooled Again 12:19
  • 9 Magic Bus 11:43
  • 10 I'm One 3:05

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata