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Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, 4/25/77

Grateful Dead · 2016

153 min · 21 tracks · psychedelic rock

A vibrant tapestry of improvisation and lyrical storytelling that captures the essence of the Grateful Dead's live performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with improvisational peaks
  • for late-night exploration
  • engaging live performance atmosphere
  • sustained moments of reflective storytelling
  • wave-like pacing for deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, 4/25/77' was released in 2016, the Grateful Dead had long been established as a defining force in psychedelic rock. This archival release came nearly two decades after the band's disbandment in 1995, showcasing their enduring legacy and the continued interest in their extensive live catalog. It highlights a peak moment from their career during the late 1970s when they were known for their experimental jams and dedicated fanbase.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 New Minglewood Blues 6:12
  • 2 Deal 5:41
  • 3 Mama Tried 3:07
  • 4 They Love Each Other 7:17
  • 5 Looks Like Rain 8:33
  • 6 Peggy-O 9:16

Disc 2

  • 1 Lazy Lightning > 3:32
  • 2 Supplication 3:58
  • 3 Ship of Fools 6:40
  • 4 Estimated Prophet 7:59
  • 5 Brown Eyed Women 6:06
  • 6 The Music Never Stopped 6:46
  • 7 U.S. Blues 6:33

Disc 3

  • 1 Scarlet Begonias > 8:52
  • 2 Fire on the Mountain 11:08
  • 3 Samson and Delilah 7:55
  • 4 Terrapin Station 9:37

Disc 4

  • 1 Playing in the Band > 9:23
  • 2 Drums 4:12
  • 3 Wharf Rat > 17:34
  • 4 Playing in the Band 3:31

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