Is 01/05/1977 a good place to start with Grateful Dead?

Yes, 01/05/1977 is recommended as a starting point for new Grateful Dead listeners. A sprawling tapestry of cosmic jams and heartfelt ballads that captures the essence of the Grateful Dead's improvisational spirit. Released in 2013, 01/05/1977 is a live album chronicling performances from the Grateful Dead's celebrated May 1977 tour. By this time, the band had already established itself as a cornerstone of American rock music, known for their unique blend of psychedelic rock and improvisational live performances. This album serves as a testament to their legendary status, showcasing their ability to captivate audiences with extended jams and lyrical storytelling.

Who is 01/05/1977 for?

01/05/1977 works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, extended jams for deep listening and vibrant improvisation and exploration.

How many songs are on 01/05/1977?

01/05/1977 has 111 tracks, running approximately 857 minutes.

01/05/1977

Grateful Dead · 2013

857 min · 111 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling tapestry of cosmic jams and heartfelt ballads that captures the essence of the Grateful Dead's improvisational spirit.

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Promised Land Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Sugaree — The extended rendition showcases Jerry Garcia's emotive guitar work intertwined with heartfelt vocals, creating a captivating atmosphere that exemplifies their live magic.
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Scarlet Begonias > — This track transitions seamlessly into 'Fire on the Mountain', highlighting the band's skill in crafting medleys that maintain energy while exploring diverse sonic landscapes.
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Estimated Prophet — The song features an infectious groove and thought-provoking lyrics, illustrating the band's ability to blend philosophical themes with compelling musicality.
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Jack Straw — With its narrative-driven lyrics and engaging melody, this track exemplifies the storytelling prowess that defines much of the Grateful Dead's repertoire.
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Terrapin Station > — This epic journey through multiple sections showcases the band's dynamic range and improvisational skills, culminating in a powerful climax that captivates listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

74 /100

Alpine

Higher than 98% of albums we've rated

This live album captures the Grateful Dead's improvisational spirit with strong performances and varied arrangements.

What we noticed

The album features extended improvisational sections, with several tracks seamlessly transitioning into one another, creating a continuous flow.
The setlist includes multiple instances of recurring songs, such as 'Peggy-O' and 'Jack Straw', which appear in different positions across the performance.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 9/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with peaks
extended jams for deep listening
vibrant improvisation and exploration
for long gatherings
patient unfolding of musical stories

Maybe skip if you

prefer short, standalone tracks
seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — Beloved live recording from a pivotal era, appealing to dedicated fans.
Themes: May 1977 tour· cosmic improvisation· narrative-driven storytelling
Career context: Released in 2013, 01/05/1977 is a live album chronicling performances from the Grateful Dead's celebrated May 1977 tour. By this time, the band had already established itself as a cornerstone of American rock music, known for their unique blend of psychedelic rock and improvisational live performances. This album serves as a testament to their legendary status, showcasing their ability to captivate audiences with extended jams and lyrical storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors: Phish· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane

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Tracklist

Disc 1

1 Promised Land Start here 4:54
2 They Love Each Other 7:38
3 Big River 6:25
4 Loser 7:39
5 Looks Like Rain 9:18
6 Ramble On Rose 7:48
7 Jack Straw 5:54
8 Peggy‐O 8:43
9 El Paso 4:44
10 Deal 5:49

Disc 2

1 Lazy Lightning > 3:32
2 Supplication 5:20
3 Sugaree 13:49
4 Samson and Delilah 7:08
5 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:28
6 Estimated Prophet 8:38

Disc 3

1 Scarlet Begonias > 9:47
2 Fire on the Mountain > 11:02
3 Good Lovin’ 6:29
4 Uncle John’s Band > 9:11
5 Space > 5:48
6 Wharf Rat > 9:51
7 Around and Around 8:48
8 Brokedown Palace 5:34

Disc 4

1 Bertha 7:16
2 Me and My Uncle 3:04
3 Tennessee Jed 9:32
4 Cassidy 5:05
5 Peggy‐O 7:52
6 Jack Straw 5:45
7 They Love Each Other 7:47
8 New Minglewood Blues 5:20

Disc 5

1 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo > 9:54
2 Dancing in the Street 14:19
3 Samson and Delilah 7:07
4 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:28
5 Estimated Prophet 9:25
6 Sunrise 3:46

Disc 6

1 Terrapin Station > 10:13
2 Playing in the Band > 8:36
3 Drums > 4:06
4 Not Fade Away > 14:15
5 Comes a Time > 10:20
6 Playing in the Band 7:00
7 Johnny B. Goode 4:18

Disc 7

1 The Music Never Stopped 8:37
2 Ramble On Rose 7:33
3 Cassidy 4:46
4 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:35
5 New Minglewood Blues 5:06
6 Friend of the Devil 8:38
7 El Paso 4:55
8 Jack‐A‐Roe 5:56
9 Looks Like Rain 8:17
10 Scarlet Begonias > 7:05
11 Fire on the Mountain 13:19

Disc 8

1 Samson and Delilah > 7:24
2 Bertha 6:52
3 Estimated Prophet > 9:51
4 Drums > 5:47
5 The Other One > 16:28
6 Stella Blue > 11:51
7 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 8:05
8 One More Saturday Night 5:21
9 U.S. Blues 5:57

Disc 9

1 Bertha > 6:34
2 Good Lovin’ 6:07
3 Row Jimmy 10:51
4 New Minglewood Blues 5:33
5 Tennessee Jed 9:35
6 Lazy Lightning > 3:34
7 Supplication 4:42
8 Jack‐A‐Roe 6:24
9 Passenger 4:31
10 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:16

Disc 10

1 Dancing in the Street 18:49
2 Estimated Prophet > 11:32
3 Eyes of the World > 12:48
4 Drums > 3:13
5 Samson and Delilah 7:28
6 Ship of Fools 7:41

Disc 11

1 St. Stephen > 5:28
2 Iko Iko > 3:54
3 Not Fade Away > 9:38
4 Sugar Magnolia 9:58
5 Uncle John’s Band 9:06

Disc 12

1 New Minglewood Blues 5:46
2 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo > 10:28
3 El Paso 4:48
4 They Love Each Other 7:42
5 Jack Straw 5:37
6 Jack‐A‐Roe 5:59
7 Looks Like Rain 8:10
8 Tennessee Jed 8:46
9 Passenger 3:36
10 High Time 8:32
11 Big River 6:39

Disc 13

1 Sunrise 4:35
2 Scarlet Begonias > 13:02
3 Fire on the Mountain 13:14
4 Samson and Delilah > 6:43
5 Bertha > 6:16
6 Good Lovin’ 6:02
7 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:34

Disc 14

1 Estimated Prophet 8:55
2 Terrapin Station > 11:23
3 Playing in the Band > 12:20
4 Drums > 4:49
5 Wharf Rat > 12:53
6 Playing in the Band 6:06
7 Sugar Magnolia 9:15

What to play next

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