5.28.2023: Here is my buddy Joel’s drunken text from 5.4: ‘Take Some Time’ by Wilderado. Probably my favorite song right now after only one listen. Fucking A. This shit is melody.

Wilderado Live is the first live album by Wilderado, a band that combines indie folk, alternative rock, and urban soul in their music. The album was released on April 28, 2023, and features 12 songs recorded at different shows throughout 2022 with the help of Davis McCoy1. The album showcases the band’s electrifying performances, musical evolution, and connection with their fans.

The album includes live versions of some of the band’s most popular songs, such as “Stranger”, “Astronaut”, “Head Right”, and “Mr. Major”. The album also features the band’s hit single “Surefire”, which was inspired by a poem by Tabitha King2. The song was recorded at the band’s hometown show at the Vanguard in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the audience was the loudest on the entire record3.

The album received rave reviews from various publications, such as New Noise Magazine, which praised the band’s musical growth, charged performance, and emotional depth1. The album also performed well commercially, reaching number one on the Billboard Top Folk Albums chart and number two on the Billboard Top Alternative Albums chart.

Wilderado Live is a stunning culmination that depicts the musical journey the band embarked on over eight years. The album captures the band’s unique sound, passionate vision, and dynamic arrangements that reflect their diverse influences and experiences. It is an album that invites listeners to join them on their musical journey and to enjoy their captivating performances.