Birth of the Dead
Grateful Dead · 2003
126 min · 31 tracks · psychedelic rock
A collection of raw, energetic performances blending folk, blues, and psychedelic rock into a vibrant tapestry of sound.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks raw energetic performances for long drives
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Birth of the Dead' serves as a retrospective compilation that highlights the Grateful Dead's formative years during the early 1960s. This album showcases live recordings from their early performances, encapsulating the band's evolution just before they became cultural icons. It follows their established catalog and offers fans a glimpse into the roots of their improvisational style.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Birth of the Dead is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2003. A collection of raw, energetic performances blending folk, blues, and psychedelic rock into a vibrant tapestry of sound. 'Birth of the Dead' is significant for its archival value, presenting previously unreleased live recordings that resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners. The album adds to the narrative of the Grateful Dead's extensive discography and has been critically recognized for illuminating their foundational sound during a pivotal moment in American music history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Birth of the Dead sound like?
A collection of raw, energetic performances blending folk, blues, and psychedelic rock into a vibrant tapestry of sound. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Birth of the Dead by Grateful Dead notable?
'Birth of the Dead' is significant for its archival value, presenting previously unreleased live recordings that resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners. The album adds to the narrative of the Grateful Dead's extensive discography and has been critically recognized for illuminating their foundational sound during a pivotal moment in American music history. Released in 2003, 'Birth of the Dead' serves as a retrospective compilation that highlights the Grateful Dead's formative years during the early 1960s. This album showcases live recordings from their early performances, encapsulating the band's evolution just before they became cultural icons. It follows their established catalog and offers fans a glimpse into the roots of their improvisational style.
Who is Birth of the Dead for?
Birth of the Dead works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, raw energetic performances and for long drives.
How many songs are on Birth of the Dead?
Birth of the Dead has 31 tracks, running approximately 126 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Early Morning Rain 3:22
- 2 I Know You Rider Standout 2:41
- 3 Mindbender (Confusion’s Prince) 2:41
- 4 The Only Time Is Now 2:24
- 5 Caution (Do Not Stop on Tracks) 3:17
- 6 Can’t Come Down 3:04
- 7 Stealin’ (instrumental) 2:40
- 8 Stealin’ (with vocals) 2:36
- 9 Don’t Ease Me In (instrumental) 2:01
- 10 Don’t Ease Me In (with vocals) 2:02
- 11 You Don’t Have to Ask 3:35
- 12 Tastebud (instrumental) 7:04
- 13 Tastebud (with vocals) 4:35
- 14 I Know You Rider Standout 2:36
- 15 Cold Rain and Snow (instrumental) 3:15
- 16 Cold Rain and Snow (with vocals) 3:17
- 17 Fire in the City 3:18
Disc 2
- 1 Viola Lee Blues Standout 9:39
- 2 Don’t Ease Me In 2:43
- 3 Pain in My Heart 4:24
- 4 Sitting on Top of the World 3:51
- 5 It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue 5:12
- 6 I’m a King Bee 8:52
- 7 Big Boss Man 5:11
- 8 Standing on the Corner 3:46
- 9 In the Pines 4:55
- 10 Nobody’s Fault but Mine 4:15
- 11 Next Time You See Me 2:47
- 12 One Kind Favor 3:44
- 13 He Was a Friend of Mine 4:45
- 14 Keep Rolling By 7:56
Release Date
March 25, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
126 min 45 sec
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