Famously Alive finds Guerilla Toss coming into the fullness of their power, celebrating their prismatic idiosyncrasies from a place of optimism and abundance. It is a joyous album, equal parts bizarre, accessible, and fun
In Veloso's own words, "I made this album without thinking, without taking the time to stop to think." He refers to the album's "insolent experimentalism" and calls it a kind of "last stand."
February 2021 Eric Clapton's live shows at The Royal Albert Hall were cancelled due to the global pandemic, so he brought his band together in the English countryside. In the absence of a live audience he decided to record the performances.