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Built to Last

Grateful Dead · 1989

49 min · 9 tracks · psychedelic rock

A seamless blend of reflective lyrics and gentle melodies, capturing the band's enduring spirit in their later years.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective listening moments
  • gentle melodic flows
  • gradual emotional builds
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 31, 1989, 'Built to Last' was the Grateful Dead's final studio album before Jerry Garcia's passing in 1995. This album marked a period of renewed energy for the band, following a decade characterized by fluctuating popularity and internal struggles. It showcased a more polished sound compared to their earlier work, reflecting both their evolution and the challenges they faced as they approached the twilight of their career.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Foolish Heart 5:10
  • 2 Just a Little Light 4:42
  • 3 Built to Last 5:03
  • 4 Blow Away 6:09
  • 5 Standing on the Moon 5:20
  • 6 Victim or the Crime 7:33
  • 7 We Can Run 5:30
  • 8 Picasso Moon 6:40
  • 9 I Will Take You Home 3:45

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