Today's Listen

Live at Folsom Field, Boulder, Colorado - Dave Matthews Band (2002)

This is one of many DMB live recordings, meaning it only scratches the surface of their massive catalog of music. However, it's a unique listen. It's a great set list, the band is in fine form, and they are joined by a few guests for certain songs, including The Lovely Ladies on backing vocals and Butch Taylor on keys. The set starts off with the epic "Don't Drink the Water," which in my opinion is one of the bands greatest achievements. Next up is sparkling version of "JTR," then the always fantastic "When the World Ends." Other highlights on disc 1 include "Bartender," "Everyday," and "If I Had It All." Disc 2 starts of with an awesome extended version of "Angel" which includes a heavy dose of The Lovely Ladies. I really think this song is now one of my favorite female-vocalist performances ever, which doesn't mean a whole lot since I don't listen to many female vocalists, but hey. The rest of disc 2 is great, featuring some of the bands best known songs like "Digging a Ditch," "Two Step," "Ants Marching," and one of my personal favorites, "Stay (Wasting Time)." Along with The Central Park Concert, this album is easily one of DMB's most essential live recordings, so go get it!