Matisyahu - Live At Stubb's (2006)

Matthew Paul Miller (born June 30, 1979), known by his Hebrew and stage name Matisyahu (/ˌmɑːtɪsˈjɑːhuː/; מתּתיהו, "Gift of Yahu", a Hebrew name of God), is an American Jewish reggae singer, rapper, beatboxer, and alternative rock musician.

Live at Stubb's is a live album by Matisyahu. It was recorded live at Stubb's in Austin, Texas on February 19, 2005 under his record label Or Music.
Matisyahu's 2005 single "King Without a Crown" was a Top 40 hit in the United States.

Offering a taste of Matisyahu's exhilarating live show along with being an alternative to his more complex debut, Live at Stubb's presents "the Hasidic Reggae Superstar" in top form.
While Shake Off the Dust...Arise had its dreamy, mystical, and more relaxed side, Stubb's is filled with rousing energy, with Matisyahu delivering his spiritual message with the punch of Elephant Man, Beenie Man, or whichever dancehall king you care to mention.
The nothing-but-fun "Beat Box" represents how over the top and freewheeling the singer can be, while the between-song banter displays an approachable artist who feeds off an audience's enthusiasm.
The highlights of Arise are all here, more anthemic sounding than ever, and Matisyahu's band is incredibly tight and responsive.
A debut and then a live album might be a quirky release schedule, but following Arise with Stubb's is smart. His debut painted him as a thoughtful architect in the studio, while Stubb's suggests you better catch this exciting showman first chance you get.

Track listing

1. "Sea to Sea" – 4:07
2. "Chop 'Em Down" – 4:03
3. "Warrior" – 7:58
4. "Lord Raise Me Up" – 3:52
5. "King Without a Crown" – 4:48
6. "Aish Tamid" – 6:55
7. "Beat Box" – 5:05
8. "Fire and Heights" – 4:20
9. "Exaltation" – 6:57
10. "Refuge" – 4:02
11. "Heights" – 3:23
12. "Close My Eyes" – 4:26

• All songs written by Matisyahu Miller and Josh Werner except Lord Raise Me Up written by Benjamin Hesse and Matisyahu Miller.

Personnel

• Matisyahu Miller – Vocals, Beatboxing (on "Beatbox")

Roots Tonic:

• Aaron Dugan – Guitar
• Josh Werner – Bass Guitar
• Jonah David – drums
• Yoni – MC (on "Beat Box")

Production

• Michael Caplan – Producer
• Angelo Montrone – Producer, Mixing, Mastering, Recording Engineer
• Jacob Harris – Producer, Manager (JDub Music)
• Charlie Boswell – Recording
• Kelly Stuart – Recording
• Micheal O'Reilly – Mixing
• Cambria Harkey – Photographer
• Malcom H. Harper – Recording Assistant Engineer
• Greg Klinginsmith – Assistant Engineer
• Gerard Bustos – Assistant Engineer
• Will Harrison – Assistant Engineer

Notes

Released: August 23, 2005 

Recorded: Stubb's, Austin, Texas, February 19, 2005 

Genre: Reggae, alternative hip hop

Length: 59:56 

Label - Or Music, JDub