Big Whiskey & The GrooGrux King

Release Date: June 2, 2009

Dave Matthews Band's Big Whiskey & The GrooGrux King from 2009 delivers the band's signature blend of intricate musicianship and accessible songwriting across 13 tracks. The album balances groove-heavy numbers like "Shake Me Like A Monkey" with contemplative pieces such as "Funny The Way It Is," showcasing the interplay between Matthews' vocals, violin, saxophone, and the rhythm section that fans expect.

Standout Tracks

• Funny The Way It Is: The album's most radio-friendly track with its philosophical lyrics and memorable chorus
• You & Me: The closing track stretches to nearly six minutes with extended instrumental passages
• Shake Me Like A Monkey: An energetic early track that highlights the band's rhythmic complexity

Mood: jamming, contemplative, driving, laid-back

Tracklist

1. A1. Grux (1:12)
2. A2. Shake Me Like A Monkey (4:01)
3. A3. Funny The Way It Is (4:26)
4. A4. Lying In The Hands Of God (5:13)
5. B1. Why I Am (3:53)
6. B2. Dive In (4:27)
7. B3. Spaceman (4:08)
8. C1. Squirm (5:32)
9. C2. Alligator Pie (Cockadile) (3:59)
10. C3. Seven (4:17)
11. D1. Time Bomb (3:59)
12. D2. Baby Blue (3:41)
13. D3. You & Me (5:40)