The Best Live Albums of All Time

The Album of Record

Summary

In this episode, Craig and Andrew discuss their experiences with buying concert tickets and the post-COVID concert ticket buying max. They also delve into the topic of live albums, sharing their favorite live albums and discussing the impact of live recordings on the music industry. They mention albums like Van Halen's 'Live Right Here, Right Now,' Aerosmith's 'A Little South of Sanity,' and Pearl Jam's 'Live on Two Legs.' They also touch on the importance of fan-shot concert videos and the challenges of sharing live performances online. In this conversation, Andrew and Craig discuss various live albums and their significance. They cover a range of artists, including Pearl Jam, Metallica, Counting Crows, Amy Mann, Deafheaven, Sheryl Crow, and Rush. They highlight the impact of live albums on their personal music experiences and discuss the unique qualities of each album. The conversation also touches on the importance of music videos and the live performances of bands like Brutus and The Who. Overall, they explore the power and appeal of live recordings.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction 00:46 The Post-COVID Concert Ticket Buying Max 16:11 Favorite Live Albums: Van Halen, Aerosmith, Pearl Jam 23:08 Pearl Jam's Live Albums 29:18 The Value of Fan-Shot Concert Videos 33:32 Challenges of Sharing Live Performances Online 33:58 Introduction and Pearl Jam's Live Album Giveaway 36:15 Counting Crows and the Evolution of Live Performances 37:59 Metallica's S&M and the Transformation of Songs 38:59 Amy Mann's Live Album and the Definitive Version of 'The Scientist' 39:34 Deafheaven's 10 Years Gone and the Impact of COVID-19 on Live Performances 44:51 Brutus: A Three-Piece Band That Sounds Massive Live 52:48 Sheryl Crow's Live from Central Park and Iconic Collaborations 57:41 The Who's Live at Leeds and the Impact of Rush's Live Albums 01:03:55 Conclusion and Invitation for Feedback