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| Live discography | |
|---|---|
| Studio albums | 9 |
| EPs | 3 |
| Live albums | 1 |
| Compilation albums | 2 |
| Singles | 28 |
| Music videos | 26 |
The discography of the American rock band Live consists of nine studio albums (including The Death of a Dictionary, recorded when the band was known as Public Affection), one live album, two compilation albums, three extended plays, twenty-eight singles and twenty-six music videos. After initially self-releasing a full-length album and an EP under the name Public Affection, their first studio album as Live, 1991's Mental Jewelry, peaked at number 73 on the Billboard 200.[1] The single "Operation Spirit (The Tyranny of Tradition)" peaked at number nine on the Alternative Songs chart.[2]
Live achieved commercial success with their next album, 1994's Throwing Copper. Helped by the singles "Selling the Drama", "I Alone", "Lightning Crashes", and "All Over You", the album reached number one on the music charts in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It went platinum eight times in the US and seven times in Canada.[7][8] Throwing Copper is Live's best-selling album.[7] "Selling the Drama" and "Lightning Crashes" both reached number one on the Alternative Songs chart.[2]
The band's fourth album, Secret Samadhi, was released in 1997. It peaked at number one in the US, New Zealand, and Canada, and it went platinum twice in both the US and Canada.[1][4][5][6][7][8] One single from the album, "Lakini's Juice", peaked at number one on the Alternative Songs chart.[2]
In 1999, Live's fifth album, The Distance to Here, was released. It went to number one on the Australia and Canada charts and was certified platinum in the US and Canada.[3][5][6][7][8] The band then released the studio albums V and Birds of Pray in 2001 and 2003, respectively, before releasing their first compilation album, Awake: The Best of Live, in 2004. Songs from Black Mountain, their seventh studio album, was released in 2006.[1] The band has sold over 20 million albums worldwide.[9]
Albums
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Chart positions | Certifications | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [1] |
AUS [3] |
BEL [10] |
CAN [5][11][6] |
GER [12] |
NLD [13] |
NZL [4] |
SWE [14] |
SWI [15] |
UK [16] | |||||||||
| The Death of a Dictionary |
|
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Mental Jewelry |
|
73 | 137 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Throwing Copper |
|
1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 11 | — | 37 | |||||||
| Secret Samadhi |
|
1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 31 | |||||||
| The Distance to Here |
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 47 | 56 | |||||||
| V |
|
22 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 37 | 80 | |||||||
| Birds of Pray |
|
28 | 3 | 4 | 73 | 43 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 71 | 199 | |||||||
| Songs from Black Mountain |
|
52 | 4 | 14 | 21 | 73 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 73 | 172 |
| ||||||
| The Turn |
|
133 | — | 139 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | ||||||||||||||||||
Compilation albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [1] |
AUS [3] |
BEL [10] |
CAN [37] |
NLD [13] |
NOR [38] |
NZL [4] |
SWE [14] | |||
| Awake: The Best of Live |
|
65 | 4 | 14 | 55 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 45 | |
| Radiant Sea: A Collection of Bootleg Rarities and Two New Songs |
|
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | ||||||||||
In addition, live acoustic versions of "Lightning Crashes" and "Run to the Water" were included on the compilation album Cold Live at the Chapel (later known as Cold Live at the Chapel Volume 1). These were recordings from the Australian television music show Live at the Chapel in 2000.[41]
Live albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [3] |
BEL [10] |
NLD [13] | ||
| Live at the Paradiso – Amsterdam |
|
63 | 46 | 2 |
EPs
[edit]- Divided Mind, Divided Planet (1990)
- Four Songs (1991)
- Local 717 (2018)
Singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [42] |
US Alt. [2] |
AUS [3] |
BEL (FL) [10] |
CAN [43] |
CAN Alt. [44] |
GER [45] |
NLD [13] |
NZL [4] |
UK [16] | ||||||
| 1991 | "Operation Spirit (The Tyranny of Tradition)" | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Mental Jewelry | |||
| 1992 | "Pain Lies on the Riverside" | — | 24 | 142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| "The Beauty of Gray" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| 1994 | "Selling the Drama" | 43 | 1 | 49 | — | 41 | — | 89 | 15 | — | 30 | Throwing Copper | |||
| "I Alone" | —[A] | 6 | 97 | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | 48 | |||||
| 1995 | "Lightning Crashes" | —[B] | 1 | 13 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 33 |
| |||
| "All Over You" | —[C] | 4 | 52 | — | 18 | 3 | — | — | — | 48 | |||||
| "White, Discussion" | —[D] | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| 1997 | "Lakini's Juice" | —[E] | 1 | 21 | — | 20 | 1 | — | 69 | 37 | 29 | Secret Samadhi | |||
| "Freaks" | —[F] | 13 | 36 | — | 56 | 13 | — | 80 | — | 60 | |||||
| "Turn My Head" | —[G] | 3 | 47 | 69 | 16 | 4 | — | 67 | — | — | |||||
| "Rattlesnake" | — | 18 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | |||||
| 1999 | "The Dolphin's Cry" | 78 | 3 | 25 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 10 | 48 | 62 | The Distance to Here | |||
| 2000 | "Run to the Water" | — | 14 | 34 | 57 | — | 10 | — | 49 | 44 | — | ||||
| "They Stood Up for Love" | — | 31 | 88 | 1 | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | |||||
| 2001 | "Simple Creed" (featuring Tricky) | — | 18 | 43 | 54 | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | V | |||
| "Overcome" | — | 30 | 68 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | |||||
| 2002 | "Forever May Not Be Long Enough" | — | — | — | 68 | — | — | — | 59 | — | — | ||||
| 2003 | "Heaven" | 59 | 33 | 19 | 56 | — | — | — | 30 | 16 | — | Birds of Pray | |||
| "Run Away" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | — | — | |||||
| "Sweet Release" | — | — | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| 2004 | "We Deal in Dreams" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | — | — | Awake: The Best of Live | |||
| 2006 | "The River" | — | — | 33 | 49 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | Songs from Black Mountain | |||
| "Mystery" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Wings" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| 2009 | "Forever" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | Live at the Paradiso | |||
| 2014 | "The Way Around Is Through" | — | —[H] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | The Turn | |||
| 2018 | "Love Lounge" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Local 717 | |||
| "Be a Giver, Man" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| 2024 | "Lady Bhang (She Got Me Rolling)"(featuring Dean DeLeo) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |||
| "—" denotes a release that did not chart. | |||||||||||||||
- ^ "I Alone" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 38 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart.[46]
- ^ "Lightning Crashes" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 12 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart.[46]
- ^ "All Over You" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 33 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart.[46]
- ^ "White, Discussion" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 71 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart.[46]
- ^ "Lakini's Juice" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 35 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart.[46]
- ^ "Freaks" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 73 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart.[46]
- ^ "Turn My Head" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 45 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart.[46]
- ^ "The Way Around Is Through" did not enter the Alternative Airplay chart, but peaked at number 30 on the Mainstream Rock chart.
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Song | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | "Operation Spirit (The Tyranny of Tradition)" | George Seminara[49] |
| "Pain Lies on the Riverside" | Ron Keith[50] | |
| 1994 | "Selling the Drama" | Julia Heyward, Phyllis Famiglietti[51] |
| "I Alone" | Tim Pope[52] | |
| "Lightning Crashes" | Jake Scott[53] | |
| 1995 | "White, Discussion" (Version 1) | Tom Giovarell[54] |
| "White, Discussion" (Version 2) | Josh Taft[54] | |
| 1997 | "Lakini's Juice" | Gavin Bowden[55] |
| "Freaks" | Paul Cunningham[56] | |
| "Turn My Head" | Mary Lambert[57] | |
| "Turn My Head" (John Register Version) | Jake Scott[58] | |
| "Ghost" | Mark Neale[59] | |
| 1999 | "The Dolphin's Cry" | Martin Weisz[60][61] |
| 2000 | "Run to the Water" | |
| "They Stood Up for Love" | Kai Sehr[62] | |
| 2001 | "Forever May Not Be Long Enough" | Mary Lambert[63] |
| "Simple Creed" | Marc Webb[64] | |
| "Overcome" | Mary Lambert[65] | |
| "Overcome" (with Ground Zero Footage) | Steven Rosenbaum[66] | |
| 2002 | "Like a Soldier" | Matt Bass[67] |
| 2003 | "Heaven" (Version 1) | Arni & Kinski[68] |
| "Heaven" (Version 2) | Peter Van Eyndt[69] | |
| 2004 | "Run Away" | Mary Lambert[70] |
| 2006 | "The River" | Nathan Cox[71] |
| 2014 | "The Way Around Is Through"[72] | |
| 2018 | "Love Lounge" | Clay Patrick McBride[73] |
Live songs in film
[edit]- "The Dam at Otter Creek" – In the Army Now (1994)[74]
- "White, Discussion (Sever & Reynolds Remix)" – Virtuosity (1995)[74]
- "The Dolphin's Cry" – Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000)*
- "Forever May Not Be Long Enough" – The Mummy Returns (2001)[74]
- "Deep Enough" (Remix) – The Fast and the Furious (2001)[74]*
- "Hold Me Up" – Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)[74]*
- "Lightning Crashes" – Kodachrome (2017)
* indicates that the track does not appear on the film's soundtrack album.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Charts & Awards for Live (Billboard)". AllMusic.
- ^ a b c d e "Live Album & Song Chart History – Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
- ^ a b c d e f Australian (ARIA Chart) peaks:
- Top 50 peaks: "australian-charts.com > Live in Australian Charts". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
- Top 100 peaks to December 2010: Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 168.
- Mental Jewelry and "Pain Lies on the Riverside": "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing August 10, 1992". Bubbling Down Under. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- "I Alone": "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 22 Jan 1995". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved 2016-08-13. N.B. The HP column displays the highest peak reached.
- "All Over You": "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 10 Mar 1996". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved 2017-07-31.
- ^ a b c d e "Discography Live". charts.org.nz.
- ^ a b c d Peak positions for Live' albums on Canadian Albums charts:
- For Throwing Copper: "Top Albums/CDs – Volume 61, No. 14, May 08 1995". RPM. Archived from the original on 2012-10-21. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
- ^ a b c d "Live Album & Song Chart History – Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Gold & Platinum entry for Live". RIAA.
- ^ a b c d "Gold Platinum Database: Live – Throwing Copper". Music Canada. Canadian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- ^ "LIVE to Perform at The Pools at The Palazzo on June 11". reuters.com. May 7, 2009. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Live In Ultratop Vlaanderen". Ultratop.
- ^ Positions for Birds of Pray and Songs from Black Mountain on Canadian Albums Chart:
- Birds of Pray: "ALBUMS : Top 100". Archived from the original on 1 August 2003.
- Songs from Black Mountain: "ALBUMS : Top 100".
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- ^ "Chartverfolgung / LIVE / Longplay" Archived 2017-09-28 at the Wayback Machine. musicline.
- ^ a b c d "Discografie Live". GfK, dutchcharts.nl.
- ^ a b "Discography Live". swedishcharts.com.
- ^ "Schweizer Hitparade". swisscharts.com (Note: This is the page for Secret Samadhi, scroll down for Album chart positions)
- ^ a b "DJ Steve L – LZ Love". Chart Log UK.
- ^ "Gold Platinum Database: Live – Mental Jewelry". Music Canada. Canadian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- ^ a b c d e "Goud/Platina".
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1998 Albums".
- ^ "Certified Award Search" Archived 2009-09-24 at the Wayback Machine. BPI. (Note: Enter "Live" into the "Artist" box)
- ^ "www.ultratop.be/xls/Awards". Ultratop.
- ^ "Home". sverigetopplistan.se.
- ^ "Official Top 40 Albums". NZ Music Charts. March 12, 2000. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1997 Albums".
- ^ "Gold Platinum Database: Live – Secret Samadhi". Canadian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- ^ a b "Band Archive for Live". Media Five. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "Official Top 40 Albums". NZ Music Charts. November 23, 1997. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2000 Albums".
- ^ "Gold Platinum Database: Live – The Distance to Here". Canadian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- ^ "Official Top 40 Albums". NZ Music Charts. June 18, 2000. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2001 Albums".
- ^ "www.ultratop.be/xls/Awards 2001.htm#Thema_1". Ultratop.
- ^ "Official Top 40 Albums". NZ Music Charts. December 9, 2001. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2003 Albums".
- ^ "Official Top 40 Albums". NZ Music Charts. August 24, 2003. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2006 Albums".
- ^ Peak position for Awake: The Best of Live on Canadian Albums Chart: "ALBUMS : Top 100". Archived from the original on 9 December 2004.
- ^ "Discography Live". norwegiancharts.com.
- ^ "Accreditations – 2004 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "Latest Gold / Platinum Albums". Radioscope. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24.
- ^ "Various – Cold Live At The Chapel". Discogs.
- ^ "Live Album & Song Chart History – Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
- ^ Peak positions for Live's singles on Canadian Singles Chart:
- For "Selling the Drama": "Top Singles – Volume 60, No. 2, August 01 1994". RPM. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- For "Lightning Crashes": "Top Singles – Volume 61, No. 15, May 15, 1995". RPM. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- For "All Over You": "Top Singles – Volume 62, No. 4, August 28, 1995". RPM. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- For "Lakini's Juice": "Top Singles – Volume 65, No. 6, April 14, 1997". RPM. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- For "Freaks": "Top Singles – Volume 65, No. 18, July 07 1997". RPM. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- For "Turn My Head": "Top Singles – Volume 66, No. 4, September 29, 1997". RPM. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- ^ Peak positions for Live's singles on Canada's Rock/Alternative Chart:
- For "All Over You": "Rock/Alternative – Volume 61, No. 22, July 03 1995". RPM. Archived from the original on 2012-10-15. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- For "Lakini's Juice": "Rock/Alternative – Volume 65, No. 1, March 10, 1997". RPM. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- For "Freaks": "Rock/Alternative – Volume 65, No. 10, May 12, 1997". RPM. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- For "Turn My Head": "Rock/Alternative – Volume 65, No. 22, August 04 1997". RPM. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- For "Rattlesnake": "Rock/Alternative – Volume 66, No. 15, December 15, 1997". RPM. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- For "The Dolphin's Cry": "Rock/Alternative – Volume 70, No. 2, November 01 1999". RPM. Archived from the original on 2012-10-22. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- For "Run to the Water": "Rock/Alternative – Volume 70, No. 21, March 27, 2000". RPM. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- ^ "Chartverfolgung / LIVE / Single" Archived 2016-08-04 at the Wayback Machine. musicline.de.
- ^ a b c d e f g Live Chart History – Radio Songs. Billboard. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ^ a b "New Zealand single certifications – Live". Radioscope. Retrieved September 5, 2025. Type Live in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2000 Singles". www.aria.com.au.
- ^ "Operation Spirit (1991)". www.imvdb.com. IMVDB. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Pain Lies on the Riverside (1991)". www.imvdb.com. IMVDB. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Selling the Drama (1994)". imvdb.com. IMVDB. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "I Alone (1994)". www.imvdb.com. IMVDB. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Lightning Crashes (1994)". www.imvdb.com. IMVDB. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Tom Giovarelli Keeps Live Wired to Internet". www.mcall.com. The Morning Call. 13 August 1995. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "Lakini's Juice (1997)". www.imvdb.com. IMVDB. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Freaks (1997)". www.imvdb.com. IMVDB. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Turn My Head (1997)". imvdb.com. IMVDB. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Turn My Head – John Register Version (1997)". www.imvdb.com. IMVDB. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Live - Ghost". www.dailymotion.com. Dailymotion. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "The Dolphin's Cry (1999)". www.imvdb.com. IMVDB. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Run To The Water (2000)". www.imvdb.com. IMVDB. 30 November 2001. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "They Stood Up For Love (2000)". www.imvdb.com. IMVDB. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "LIVE – Forever May Not Be Long Enough (Music Video)". www.vimeo.com. Vimeo. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Simple Creed (2001)". www.imvdb.com. IMVDB. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "LIVE – Overcome (Music Video)". www.vimeo.com. Vimeo. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "More on 9/11 and Live's "Overcome"". www.beliefnet.com. beliefnet. 9 September 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Like A Soldier (2002)". www.imvdb.com. IMVDB. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Heaven (2003)". www.imvdb.com. IMVDB. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Live - Heaven". www.dailymotion.com. Dailymotion. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "Live - Run Away". www.dailymotion.com. Dailymotion. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "The River (2006)". imvdb.com. IMVDB. 30 November 2001. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "LIVE 'The Way Around is Through'". www.vimeo.com. Vimeo. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "LIVE – Love Lounge". www.youtube.com. Youtube. 11 July 2018. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
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External links
[edit]- Discography from AllMusic
- Discography from Discogs
- Discography from MusicBrainz
Live discography
View on GrokipediaAlbum releases
Studio albums
Live's studio discography spans over three decades, encompassing their evolution from an independent rock outfit to a major-label act with significant commercial success in the 1990s. Their early work reflects raw, alternative rock influences, while later albums incorporate experimental elements and lineup changes, including the introduction of new lead vocalist Chris Shinn on their 2014 release. The band's primary creative output consists of original full-length recordings produced in studio settings, with key albums achieving top positions on the Billboard 200 chart.[1]| Album | Release Date | Label | Peak Chart Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Death of a Dictionary | August 17, 1989 | Action Front Records (self-released) | — |
| Mental Jewelry | December 31, 1991 | Radioactive Records | — |
| Throwing Copper | April 26, 1994 | Radioactive Records | No. 1 (Billboard 200)[4] |
| Secret Samadhi | February 18, 1997 | Radioactive Records | No. 1 (Billboard 200)[5] |
| The Distance to Here | October 5, 1999 | Radioactive Records | No. 4 (Billboard 200) |
| V | September 18, 2001 | Radioactive Records | No. 22 (Billboard 200) |
| Birds of Pray | May 20, 2003 | Radioactive Records | No. 28 (Billboard 200) |
| Songs from Black Mountain | June 6, 2006 | Epic Records | No. 52 (Billboard 200) |
| The Turn | October 28, 2014 | Think Loud Recordings | No. 133 (Billboard 200) |
Live albums
Live at the Paradiso – Amsterdam is the American rock band Live's first official full-length live album, released on November 11, 2008, by Vanguard Records.[12] Recorded during two sold-out performances on June 30 and July 1, 2008, at the iconic Paradiso concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the album captures the band's raw energy and audience interaction in an intimate venue known for its historic architecture and acoustics.[13] The recording emphasizes the unpolished, immediate feel of their concerts, with no overdubs applied to preserve authenticity.[13] The release features live renditions of key tracks drawn from Live's earlier studio albums, such as Throwing Copper and The Distance to Here, reinterpreted with the heightened intensity of a live setting. Available in multiple formats, it includes a standard audio CD edition alongside a companion DVD that provides visual documentation of the performances, allowing fans to experience the full concert atmosphere.[14] This dual-format approach marked a significant milestone in the band's discography, bridging audio and video media to showcase their stage presence during a period of renewed touring activity.[12]Compilation albums
Live's compilation albums consist of retrospective collections that aggregate previously released material, often with added rarities or new recordings to provide thematic overviews of the band's catalog. The first such release, Awake: The Best of Live, appeared on November 2, 2004, via Radioactive Records as a greatest hits compilation drawing from the band's output between 1991 and 2001.[15][16] This 19-track set features key selections from their early albums, emphasizing the alternative rock anthems that defined their rise in the 1990s, such as "I Alone" and "Lightning Crashes," without introducing new studio material.[16] In 2007, the band issued Radiant Sea: A Collection of Bootleg Rarities and Two New Songs on September 14 through Action Front Records, a limited-edition self-release available primarily via their website.[17] This 12-track album compiles ten bootleg-style live recordings of core tracks from prior studio efforts, alongside two original studio songs: "Radiant Sea" and "The River Runs Red (Somewhere in Between)."[17] The collection highlights obscure live performances from the band's archives, offering fans deeper access to their evolving sound beyond official releases.[17]Shorter audio releases
Extended plays
Live's extended plays consist of early independent releases and a later digital offering, primarily serving as promotional vehicles or collections of new material under 30 minutes in length. These EPs highlight the band's evolution from their formative years as Public Affection to post-reunion efforts, often featuring tracks that previewed elements of their full-length albums.[1] The band's first EP, Divided Mind, Divided Planet, was released in 1990 under the name Public Affection on a self-released cassette through Action Front Records. This single-sided promotional EP, produced by Jay Healy, captured the group's initial alternative rock sound and included five tracks that later influenced their debut album Mental Jewelry, such as reworked versions of "Pain Lies on the Riverside" and "Operation Spirit." Its raw, demo-like quality reflected the band's York, Pennsylvania roots and early experimentation with introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.[18][19]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pain Lies on the Riverside | 4:56 |
| 2 | Brothers Unaware | 5:15 |
| 3 | Waterboy | 3:14 |
| 4 | Operation Spirit | 3:36 |
| 5 | Peace Is Now | 4:37 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love Lounge | 3:17 |
| 2 | Be a Giver, Man | 3:24 |
| 3 | Waterfall | 4:06 |
| 4 | Brother | 4:44 |
| 5 | Venus in Furs | 5:10 |
Singles
Live's singles discography spans over three decades, beginning with early independent releases and evolving into major-label promotions that propelled the band to commercial success in the alternative rock scene. The band's first single, "Operation Spirit (The Tyranny of Tradition)", was released in 1991 on Radioactive Records as a promotional track from their debut album Mental Jewelry, marking their initial foray into radio play without significant chart impact. Subsequent early singles like "Pain Lies on the Riverside" (1992) gained modest traction on alternative radio, peaking at No. 24 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.[24] Throughout the 1990s, Live's singles from Throwing Copper (1994) and Secret Samadhi (1997) dominated rock formats, with several reaching the top of the charts and contributing to multi-platinum album sales. "Selling the Drama" (1994) became their breakthrough, peaking at No. 1 on Alternative Airplay and No. 4 on Mainstream Rock, while also entering the Hot 100 at No. 43 and UK Singles Chart at No. 30. "I Alone" (1994) followed, achieving No. 6 on Mainstream Rock Tracks. "Lightning Crashes" (1995) was their biggest hit, topping both Alternative Airplay (for 10 weeks) and Mainstream Rock (for 9 weeks), and reaching No. 12 on the Hot 100. Other notable releases included "All Over You" (1995, No. 4 Alternative, No. 2 Mainstream Rock) and "White, Discussion" (1995, No. 15 Alternative, No. 12 Mainstream Rock). From Secret Samadhi, "Lakini's Juice" (1997) also hit No. 1 on Alternative Airplay and No. 2 on Mainstream Rock, alongside "Turn My Head" (No. 3 Alternative, No. 3 Mainstream Rock). These tracks were typically issued in CD and cassette formats, often with limited B-sides such as live versions or album cuts, emphasizing radio promotion over physical sales in the pre-digital era.[24][24] Into the late 1990s and early 2000s, singles from The Distance to Here (1999) and V (2001) maintained momentum on rock charts, though with diminishing Hot 100 presence. "The Dolphin's Cry" (1999) peaked at No. 3 on Alternative Airplay, No. 2 on Mainstream Rock, No. 78 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart, and No. 62 in the UK. "Run to the Water" (2000) reached No. 14 on Alternative and No. 17 on Mainstream Rock, while "Simple Creed" (2001) hit No. 18 on Alternative and No. 11 on Mainstream Rock. "Heaven" (2003) from Birds of Pray marked a softer, introspective shift, charting at No. 33 on both Alternative and Mainstream Rock and No. 59 on the Hot 100. These were primarily CD singles, with some digital availability emerging.[24] In the 2010s and beyond, Live's singles reflected lineup changes and independent releases, focusing on digital formats and niche rock audiences. "The Way Around Is Through" (2014), the lead single from The Turn, peaked at No. 30 on Mainstream Rock. After a reunion with original vocalist Ed Kowalczyk, "Love Lounge" (2018) debuted as a digital single on Kavalry Records, reaching No. 35 on Mainstream Rock and signaling a return to their raw, energetic sound. The band's most recent release, "Lady Bhang (She Got Me Rollin')" featuring Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo, was issued digitally on August 16, 2024, as their first new material in six years, available via streaming platforms without immediate chart data reported. These later singles underscore Live's enduring presence in rock radio, often released to coincide with tours and album cycles.[24][25][26]| Year | Single | Album | Peak Positions (Alternative / Mainstream Rock / Hot 100) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Operation Spirit (The Tyranny of Tradition) | Mental Jewelry | — | Promo single |
| 1992 | Pain Lies on the Riverside | Mental Jewelry | 24 / — / — | CD, cassette |
| 1994 | Selling the Drama | Throwing Copper | 1 / 4 / 43 | CD, cassette |
| 1994 | I Alone | Throwing Copper | 6 / 6 / 38 | CD, cassette |
| 1995 | Lightning Crashes | Throwing Copper | 1 / 1 / 12 | CD, cassette |
| 1997 | Lakini's Juice | Secret Samadhi | 1 / 2 / 35 | CD, cassette |
| 1999 | The Dolphin's Cry | The Distance to Here | 3 / 2 / 78 (Airplay) | CD, digital |
| 2001 | Simple Creed | V | 18 / 11 / — | CD, digital |
| 2003 | Heaven | Birds of Pray | 33 / 33 / 59 | Digital, CD |
| 2014 | The Way Around Is Through | The Turn | — / 30 / — | Digital |
| 2018 | Love Lounge | Local 717 (EP) | — / 35 / — | Digital |
| 2024 | Lady Bhang (She Got Me Rollin') (feat. Dean DeLeo) | Standalone | — / — / — | Digital |
Video releases
Music videos
Live, the American rock band, has produced a series of promotional music videos to accompany their singles, often featuring narrative elements, performance footage, and symbolic imagery that align with the introspective themes of their lyrics. These videos, directed by a range of filmmakers, were primarily released from 1991 to 2018 and supported key tracks from albums like Mental Jewelry, Throwing Copper, and The Distance to Here. Many were aired on MTV and helped propel the band's visibility during the 1990s alternative rock era.[27] The band's music videos include the following notable entries:| Song | Year | Director(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Operation Spirit (The Tyranny of Tradition)" | 1991 | George Seminara | Promotional video for the debut single from Mental Jewelry.[28][29] |
| "Pain Lies on the Riverside" | 1991 | Ron Keith | Second single video from Mental Jewelry, featuring live performance elements.[30][31] |
| "Selling the Drama" | 1994 | Julia Heyward, Phyllis Famiglietti | Lead single from Throwing Copper, depicting dramatic religious imagery.[32] |
| "I Alone" | 1994 | Tim Pope | Video from Throwing Copper, known for its intense performance shots in a stark setting.[33][34] |
| "Lightning Crashes" | 1994 | Jake Scott | Iconic Throwing Copper single video, interweaving birth and death themes with band performance.[35][36] |
| "White, Discussion" | 1995 | Tom Giovarelli (Version 1); Josh Taft (Version 2) | Alternate versions for the Throwing Copper track, with Version 1 focusing on abstract visuals.[27] |
| "Lakini's Juice" | 1997 | Gavin Bowden | Lead single from Secret Samadhi, featuring surreal, Eastern-influenced imagery. |
| "Freaks" | 1997 | Paul Cunningham | Secret Samadhi video with carnival and outsider themes. |
| "Turn My Head" | 1997 | Mary Lambert; Jake Scott (John Register Version) | Multiple versions for Secret Samadhi single, including a remix edit.[37] |
| "Ghost" | 1997 | Mark Neale | Promotional clip from Secret Samadhi, emphasizing ethereal atmospheres.[27] |
| "The Dolphin's Cry" | 1999 | Martin Weisz | Lead single video from The Distance to Here, shot in aquatic and dreamlike sequences.[38] |
| "Run to the Water" | 2000 | Martin Weisz | The Distance to Here video with environmental and redemptive motifs. |
| "They Stood Up for Love" | 2000 | Kai Sehr | Wedding-themed video from The Distance to Here. |
| "Forever May Not Be Long Enough" | 2001 | Mary Lambert | Single from V, featuring romantic and transient visuals. |
| "Simple Creed" | 2001 | Marc Webb | V video directed by the future filmmaker, with narrative storytelling. |
| "Overcome" | 2001 | Mary Lambert; Steven Rosenbaum (Ground Zero version) | V single with a special post-9/11 edition tied to relief efforts. |
| "Like a Soldier" | 2002 | Matt Bass | Video from V, portraying resilience and battle imagery. |
| "Heaven" | 2003 | Arni & Kinski (Version 1); Peter Van Eyndt (Version 2) | Alternate versions for Birds of Pray single.[39] |
| "Run Away" | 2004 | Mary Lambert | Birds of Pray video with escape and freedom themes. |
| "The River" | 2006 | Nathan Cox | Single from Songs from Black Mountain, featuring natural landscapes. |
| "The Way Around Is Through" | 2014 | Lex Halaby | Promotional video for The Turn. |
| "Love Lounge" | 2018 | Clay Patrick McBride | Video from Local 717 EP, with lounge-style performance. |