Live Yardbirds: Featuring Jimmy Page
The Yardbirds · 1971
37 min · 9 tracks · psychedelic rock
Raw blues-infused rock combines with experimental psychedelia, showcasing Jimmy Page's innovative guitar work in a dynamic live setting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Train Kept a Rollin’ — This track opens the album with a frenetic energy that highlights the band's live performance prowess and Page's electrifying guitar riffs.
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Shapes of Things — A cornerstone of the band's discography, this track illustrates their innovative blend of blues and psychedelia while showcasing Page's creative solos.
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I’m a Man — Clocking in at nearly twelve minutes, this extended version allows for improvisation, spotlighting the band's musical chemistry and Page’s virtuosic abilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures a raw live energy with strong guitar work, though it lacks tight cohesion across its diverse setlist.
What we noticed
- The album features extended improvisations, with several tracks exceeding six minutes, allowing for dynamic shifts in tempo and intensity.
- Jimmy Page's guitar solos dominate the mix, often taking center stage while the rhythm section provides a loose but driving foundation.
- 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
- raw energy and improvisation
- short bursts of excitement
- live performance atmosphere
- engaging guitar showcases
- cathartic crowd interaction
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished studio recordings
- seek lengthy immersive journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1971, this live album captures The Yardbirds during their transitional phase following the departure of Jeff Beck. It features legendary guitarist Jimmy Page, marking a significant moment as the band navigated its evolving sound while facing lineup instability.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cream· The Jeff Beck Group· The Who
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Shapes of Things
The verses shift from personal reflection to social commentary seamlessly, weaving together themes of change and transformation.
This duality in perspective not only highlights the band's lyrical depth but also mirrors the broader cultural shifts occurring during the late 1960s.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Train Kept a Rollin’ 3:11
- 2 You’re a Better Man Than I 6:49
- 3 I’m Confused
- 4 My Baby 3:02
- 5 Over, Under, Sideways, Down 2:32
- 6 Drinking Muddy Water 3:15
- 7 Shapes of Things 2:47
- 8 White Summer 4:19
- 9 I’m a Man 11:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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