Secret Samadhi
Live · 1997
53 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · post-grunge
A moody exploration of existential themes wrapped in dynamic alt-rock instrumentation and haunting melodies.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Live's sustained popularity after their earlier hits. However, it received mixed reviews from critics, indicating a divide between commercial success and artistic reception, which has led to discussions about the band's evolution over time.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released as Live's fourth studio album, 'Secret Samadhi' followed their commercial breakthrough with 'Throwing Copper' in 1994. At this point, the band was navigating the pressures of success while experimenting with darker themes and more complex soundscapes, reflecting a shift from their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Moby· Beck· Neil Young· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· Linkin Park· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rattlesnake 4:52
- 2 Lakini’s Juice Standout 4:59
- 3 Graze 5:39
- 4 Century Standout 3:22
- 5 Ghost Standout 6:19
- 6 Unsheathed 3:36
- 7 Insomnia and the Hole in the Universe 4:01
- 8 Turn My Head 3:57
- 9 Heropsychodreamer 2:48
- 10 Freaks 4:50
- 11 Merica 3:22
- 12 Gas Hed Goes West 5:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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