Back in 2006, My Morning Jacket was still making a name for themselves as one of the best bands of their generation. Hailing out of Louisville, KY, the band was touring behind their breakthrough third album Z in 2006, during which they achieved fame for their high-octane live performances. Frontman Jim James was (and still is) a frontman of the highest order, drummer Patrick Hallahan added a thunderous percussive element, and multi-instrumentalist Carl Broemel had emerged as the band’s true x-factor.

All of this coincided with one night in Philadelphia, when the Jacket turned in an unforgettable, lights-out performance at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA. The band was firing on all cylinders at this point in their tour, delivering material from throughout their career with expert execution. Opening with “It Beats For You”, MMJ delivered awesome versions of “Gideon”, “One Big Holiday”, “Dondante”, “Lowdown” and much more, as they gave the Philly fans exactly what they wanted: a balls-to-the-wall rock show.

Luckily, this show is available for your listening pleasure below:

My Morning Jacket – 12/1/2006 (Full-Show Audio)

[Audio: Craig Taraszki]