Across a Wire: Live in New York City cover

Across a Wire: Live in New York City

Counting Crows · 1998

122 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock ยท pop rock ยท post-grunge

A raw and emotive live recording that captures the essence of Counting Crows' storytelling prowess and dynamic performance.

Across a Wire: Live in New York City is an album by Counting Crows, released in 1998. A raw and emotive live recording that captures the essence of Counting Crows' storytelling prowess and dynamic performance. The album debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing its commercial success. It received positive critical acclaim for its authentic representation of the band's live energy, contributing to the band's reputation as one of the prominent acts of the post-grunge era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Across a Wire: Live in New York City sound like?

A raw and emotive live recording that captures the essence of Counting Crows' storytelling prowess and dynamic performance. Rooted in alternative rock and pop rock.

What makes Across a Wire: Live in New York City by Counting Crows notable?

The album debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing its commercial success. It received positive critical acclaim for its authentic representation of the band's live energy, contributing to the band's reputation as one of the prominent acts of the post-grunge era. Released in 1998, 'Across a Wire: Live in New York City' came after Counting Crows' sophomore album, 'Recovering the Satellites.' This live album showcased their growing popularity following a successful debut and marked a moment of reflection on their early career while solidifying their presence in the alternative rock scene.

How many songs are on Across a Wire: Live in New York City?

Across a Wire: Live in New York City has 22 tracks, running approximately 122 minutes.

Tracklist

22 tracks·122:03

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Round Here Standout 6:16
  • 2 Have You Seen Me Lately? 3:57
  • 3 Angels of the Silences 3:57
  • 4 Catapult 3:57
  • 5 Mr. Jones Standout 5:17
  • 6 Rain King 5:51
  • 7 Mercury 3:45
  • 8 Ghost Train 5:27
  • 9 Anna Begins 13:54
  • 10 Chelsea 6:15

Disc 2

  • 1 Recovering the Satellites 5:49
  • 2 Angels of the Silences 3:34
  • 3 Rain King 5:49
  • 4 Sullivan Street 4:37
  • 5 Children in Bloom 5:20
  • 6 Have You Seen Me Lately? 4:10
  • 7 Raining in Baltimore 5:34
  • 8 Round Here Standout 10:00
  • 9 I'm Not Sleeping 4:59
  • 10 A Murder of One 5:35
  • 11 A Long December Standout 6:06
  • 12 Walkaways 1:50

Release Date

January 1, 1998

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

122 min 3 sec