live album

noun

: an album made by recording a performance before an audience
The group has just released a live album.

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While news of the live album will certainly thrill Winter’s fans, there’s still no word yet on the likely concert film that was also shot during Carnegie Hall gig. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 For now, the live album provides the first official document of a night that was evidently too strange — and potentially too cinematic — to leave in the vault. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026 Jones also helped finance Jennings’ first recorded live album, playing a meaningful role in the singer-songwriter’s career. — Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The tour will serve as the basis for a new live album and revive the drum pod, a metal cage for his drummer that became a hallmark of his arena shows. — Heather Bushman, Oklahoman, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for live album

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