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Live at Tralfamadore

by Madrugada

Released: December 14, 2005

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

The album was recorded during various performances between 2003 and 2005, capturing the band's raw energy and dynamic stage presence. It became the highest-selling album in Norway for that year, with the band's previous studio album, The Deep End, taking the runner-up spot. This track, which has not been released in any studio version, adds an exclusive element to the live recording.

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Interesting Facts

"Live at Tralfamadore" is the fifth album and…

"Live at Tralfamadore" is the fifth album and first live album by Norwegian band Madrugada, released on EMI Records in 2005.

The live album features a mix of the…

The live album features a mix of the band's popular tracks, with "You Better Leave" standing out as the only new song on the album.

The album’s title, Live at Tralfamadore, is a…

The album’s title, Live at Tralfamadore, is a reference to Tralfamadore, the fictional home planet of aliens in the works of American science fiction author Kurt Vonnegut, which adds a layer of literary influence to the band's music.

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Reception

Live at Tralfamadore was a commercial success, selling 88,500 copies in Norway.

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The Complete Album Story

"Live at Tralfamadore" is the fifth album and first live album by Norwegian band Madrugada, released on EMI Records in 2005. The album was recorded during various performances between 2003 and 2005, capturing the band's raw energy and dynamic stage presence. It became the highest-selling album in Norway for that year, with the band's previous studio album, The Deep End, taking the runner-up spot.

The live album features a mix of the band's popular tracks, with "You Better Leave" standing out as the only new song on the album. This track, which has not been released in any studio version, adds an exclusive element to the live recording.

Live at Tralfamadore was a commercial success, selling 88,500 copies in Norway.