Dave's Picks Volume 11
Grateful Dead · 2014
229 min · 30 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational psychedelia intertwines with heartfelt storytelling and spirited musicianship.
Why this album works
This volume was well-received among fans and critics alike, representing a peak in the band's live performance artistry during the early '70s. The series itself has been influential in revitalizing interest in live recordings and contributing to the legacy of both the Grateful Dead and the broader jam band scene.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks heartfelt storytelling through improvisation for long listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 2014, 'Dave's Picks Volume 11' is a part of the Grateful Dead's ongoing archival series that showcases live performances from their extensive catalog. This release captures a concert from 1971, marking a period when the band was transitioning into their iconic psychedelic sound, further solidifying their reputation as pioneers of live jam music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Neil Young· Bruce Springsteen· Bob Dylan· Cyndi Lauper· Bon Jovi· Elvis Presley· Prince
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Promised Land 3:11
- 2 Sugaree 7:00
- 3 Me and My Uncle 3:11
- 4 Tennessee Jed 7:47
- 5 Black‐Throated Wind 7:04
- 6 Bird Song Standout 11:00
- 7 Jack Straw 4:59
- 8 Box of Rain 4:54
- 9 Don’t Ease Me In 3:15
- 10 Beat It On Down the Line 3:26
- 11 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:10
- 12 Big River 4:38
- 13 China Cat Sunflower > 7:09
- 14 I Know You Rider 4:46
Disc 2
- 1 Around and Around 3:54
- 2 Casey Jones 6:34
- 3 Cumberland Blues 6:30
- 4 El Paso 4:17
- 5 He’s Gone 14:11
- 6 Truckin’ > 9:56
- 7 The Other One > 19:48
- 8 Brokedown Palace 5:58
- 9 Sugar Magnolia 8:28
Disc 3
- 1 Uncle John’s Band 8:07
- 2 Johnny B. Goode 4:02
- 3 Playing in the Band Standout 30:57
- 4 Wharf Rat 10:40
- 5 Not Fade Away > 7:46
- 6 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 7:12
- 7 Not Fade Away 3:25
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