20 Best Live Albums

A live concert atmosphere cannot be beaten; the sense of anticipation, the combined joy felt by thousands of like-minded fans, and seeing your favourite artist in the flesh doing what they do best. But what about those who couldn't make it to that 'legendary gig'? Step forward, the live album.

Some of the greatest concerts of all time have been recorded, allowing them to build a legacy and be enjoyed for generations to come. What about those kids of today who want the full 60's experience? To be there when greats like Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Beatles and so many other legendary bands were in their hey-day? 

That is what the live album does, taking a single moment in time and making it last forever. Some of the greatest records of all time are created live, as they capture certain iconic performances that then went on to change the music industry.

There are a countless number of live albums to pick from, and the debate as to which is the best will be always be ongoing, but there are those live records that, no matter what, everyone can agree shows a band's true status as legends.

All that said - and with you already thinking of your favourites - which are considered the best of the best? 

Recorded live at the Lyceum in London on 19th July, 1975, Live! captures Bob Marley at his best. The good vibes that are synonymous with the man from Jamaica are captured perfectly here, with one highlight being 'No Woman, No Cry'. It's hard not to get goosebumps when Bob's voice strains with passion as he sings 'Said I remember'. 

The sing-along by the crowd throughout the concert transports the listener to that night in 1975, giving off an almost church choir like vibe, it's is a crowd who are lost in the music. The first live album by Bob Marley and The Wailers remains his and their best.