Dave's Picks Volume 18
Grateful Dead · 2016
206 min · 28 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of live improvisation and heartfelt storytelling woven through psychedelic rock rhythms.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks vibrant improvisation and storytelling headphone detail hunting
- Context
- Released in 2016, 'Dave's Picks Volume 18' is part of a series celebrating Grateful Dead's extensive live archive. By this time, the band had been dormant since Jerry Garcia's passing in 1995, and the series aimed to keep their legacy alive for new and longtime fans alike. This collection showcases the band's improvisational prowess during their peak years in the 1970s.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Dave's Picks Volume 18 is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2016. A vibrant tapestry of live improvisation and heartfelt storytelling woven through psychedelic rock rhythms. 'Dave's Picks Volume 18' has been celebrated for its quality sound and selection of performances, featuring notable tracks from the band's vast catalog. The series itself has garnered a loyal following, contributing to the band's ongoing cultural relevance by introducing archival recordings to both old fans and new listeners. It exemplifies Grateful Dead's commitment to preserving their live performance history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Dave's Picks Volume 18 sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of live improvisation and heartfelt storytelling woven through psychedelic rock rhythms. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Dave's Picks Volume 18 by Grateful Dead notable?
'Dave's Picks Volume 18' has been celebrated for its quality sound and selection of performances, featuring notable tracks from the band's vast catalog. The series itself has garnered a loyal following, contributing to the band's ongoing cultural relevance by introducing archival recordings to both old fans and new listeners. It exemplifies Grateful Dead's commitment to preserving their live performance history. Released in 2016, 'Dave's Picks Volume 18' is part of a series celebrating Grateful Dead's extensive live archive. By this time, the band had been dormant since Jerry Garcia's passing in 1995, and the series aimed to keep their legacy alive for new and longtime fans alike. This collection showcases the band's improvisational prowess during their peak years in the 1970s.
Who is Dave's Picks Volume 18 for?
Dave's Picks Volume 18 works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, vibrant improvisation and storytelling and headphone detail hunting.
How many songs are on Dave's Picks Volume 18?
Dave's Picks Volume 18 has 28 tracks, running approximately 206 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Promised Land 4:37
- 2 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo 9:41
- 3 Mama Tried 3:03
- 4 Deal 5:03
- 5 New Minglewood Blues 4:58
- 6 Peggy‐O 9:14
- 7 Big River 6:23
- 8 Sugaree Standout 11:29
- 9 Johnny B. Goode 4:30
- 10 Samson and Delilah 7:40
Disc 2
- 1 Comes a Time > 16:00
- 2 Drums > 1:39
- 3 The Other One > 5:46
- 4 Space > 9:59
- 5 Eyes of the World > 7:37
- 6 Jam > 7:21
- 7 The Other One > 3:36
- 8 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 7:10
- 9 One More Saturday Night 6:12
- 10 U.S. Blues 7:16
Disc 3
- 1 Not Fade Away 14:32
- 2 Big River 7:02
- 3 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:50
- 4 Looks Like Rain 7:35
- 5 Peggy‐O 9:19
- 6 The Music Never Stopped > 5:53
- 7 Scarlet Begonias Standout 10:56
- 8 U.S. Blues 6:33
Release Date
May 1, 2016
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
206 min 58 sec
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