Warpaint Live
The Black Crowes · 2009
96 min · 17 tracks · hard rock
A raw and electrifying live performance showcasing Southern rock's gritty essence infused with bluesy improvisation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Goodbye Daughters of the Revolution Start here — This opening track sets an energetic tone for the album, combining soulful lyrics with powerful instrumentation that highlights the band’s signature style.
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Walk Believer Walk — The song features an infectious groove and uplifting melody, showcasing the band's ability to blend rock with spiritual themes seamlessly.
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Bad Luck Blue Eyes Goodbye — A fan-favorite, this track exemplifies the band's blues-infused rock sound and delivers emotional depth through its heartfelt performance.
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Torn and Frayed — This cover of a Rolling Stones classic exemplifies The Black Crowes' knack for reinterpretation, infusing it with their unique Southern rock flair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The live album captures the band's raw energy and improvisation, making it engaging for fans of Southern rock.
What we noticed
- Several songs are reinterpreted from their studio versions, with altered arrangements and tempos that emphasize a live energy.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- dynamic live performance energy
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- engaging sing-along opportunities
- soulful moments of reflection
- extended jams for exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- dislike live audience atmosphere
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Captures live energy but doesn't serve as a primary entry point or major breakthrough.
- Themes
- Southern rock revival· live improvisation energy· bluesy heartbreak anthems
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Warpaint Live captured The Black Crowes at a transitional moment, following their 2008 studio album, Warpaint. This live album features tracks that reflect the band's return to their roots, blending classic rock influences with a renewed energy after a brief hiatus. It serves as a testament to their enduring legacy in the Southern rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lynyrd Skynyrd· The Allman Brothers Band· Gov't Mule
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Goodbye Daughters of the Revolution Start here 5:20
- 2 Walk Believer Walk 4:55
- 3 Oh Josephine 7:59
- 4 Evergreen 4:21
- 5 Wee Who See the Deep 7:35
- 6 Locust Street 4:14
- 7 Movin' On Down the Line 7:58
- 8 Wounded Bird 4:39
- 9 God's Got It 4:26
- 10 There's Gold in Them Hills 5:04
- 11 Whoa Mule 6:53
Disc 2
- 1 Poor Elijah / Tribute to Johnson (medley) 5:52
- 2 Darling of the Underground Press 4:25
- 3 Bad Luck Blue Eyes Goodbye 7:56
- 4 Don't Know Why 5:17
- 5 Torn and Frayed 5:16
- 6 Hey Grandma 4:13
What to play next
Before the Frost...Until the Freeze
2009
Continues the live energy with a blend of studio and live tracks, enhancing the experience.
Warpaint
2008
Sets the stage with the studio version, leading into the live interpretation.
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