The Central Park Concert
Dave Matthews Band · 2003
164 min · 20 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock and improvisation, capturing the essence of live performance with intricate musicianship.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'The Central Park Concert' came during a peak period for Dave Matthews Band following their breakthrough album 'Before These Crowded Streets' in 1998. This live recording showcased the band's ability to captivate audiences with extended jams and rich arrangements, reaffirming their status as one of America's leading rock acts.
- If you like
- rock music
The Central Park Concert is an album by Dave Matthews Band, released in 2003. A vibrant blend of rock and improvisation, capturing the essence of live performance with intricate musicianship. The album debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA, highlighting its commercial success. Additionally, it solidified the band's reputation for exceptional live performances, influencing countless jam bands and artists within the rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Central Park Concert sound like?
A vibrant blend of rock and improvisation, capturing the essence of live performance with intricate musicianship. Rooted in rock music.
What makes The Central Park Concert by Dave Matthews Band notable?
The album debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA, highlighting its commercial success. Additionally, it solidified the band's reputation for exceptional live performances, influencing countless jam bands and artists within the rock genre. Released in 2003, 'The Central Park Concert' came during a peak period for Dave Matthews Band following their breakthrough album 'Before These Crowded Streets' in 1998. This live recording showcased the band's ability to captivate audiences with extended jams and rich arrangements, reaffirming their status as one of America's leading rock acts.
Who is The Central Park Concert for?
The Central Park Concert works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on The Central Park Concert?
The Central Park Concert has 20 tracks, running approximately 164 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Don't Drink the Water 10:09
- 2 So Much to Say 4:14
- 3 Too Much 6:41
- 4 Granny 4:32
- 5 Crush Standout 11:19
- 6 When the World Ends 3:54
Disc 2
- 1 Dancing Nancies 9:47
- 2 Warehouse 9:40
- 3 Ants Marching 5:51
- 4 Rhyme & Reason 5:36
- 5 Two Step Standout 18:56
- 6 Help Myself 5:23
Disc 3
- 1 Cortez the Killer 10:52
- 2 Jimi Thing 16:39
- 3 What Would You Say 5:27
- 4 Where Are You Going? 3:53
- 5 All Along the Watchtower Standout 12:59
- 6 Grey Street 4:58
- 7 What You Are 6:40
- 8 Stay (Wasting Time) 6:59
Release Date
November 18, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
164 min 41 sec
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