Dave's Picks Volume 2
Grateful Dead · 2012
216 min · 30 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock bliss, weaving together intricate melodies and spontaneous jams.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with improvisational peaks for long afternoon listening ideal for communal sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 2012, 'Dave's Picks Volume 2' is part of a series celebrating the Grateful Dead's live performances. At this point in their legacy, the band had long been a symbol of the countercultural movement, with decades of live performance history that continued to attract dedicated fans. This collection showcases their ability to blend structure with improvisation during peak live moments from 1974.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Dave's Picks Volume 2 is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2012. A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock bliss, weaving together intricate melodies and spontaneous jams. This album highlights the Grateful Dead's influence on live music culture, emphasizing their unique concert experience that encouraged fan recordings and bootlegging. The series itself was well-received by fans and critics alike, reinforcing the band's enduring legacy while providing a platform for previously unreleased live material that captures their essence. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dave's Picks Volume 2 sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock bliss, weaving together intricate melodies and spontaneous jams. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Dave's Picks Volume 2 by Grateful Dead notable?
This album highlights the Grateful Dead's influence on live music culture, emphasizing their unique concert experience that encouraged fan recordings and bootlegging. The series itself was well-received by fans and critics alike, reinforcing the band's enduring legacy while providing a platform for previously unreleased live material that captures their essence. Released in 2012, 'Dave's Picks Volume 2' is part of a series celebrating the Grateful Dead's live performances. At this point in their legacy, the band had long been a symbol of the countercultural movement, with decades of live performance history that continued to attract dedicated fans. This collection showcases their ability to blend structure with improvisation during peak live moments from 1974.
Who is Dave's Picks Volume 2 for?
Dave's Picks Volume 2 works well if you're into dynamic journey with improvisational peaks, for long afternoon listening and ideal for communal sing-alongs.
How many songs are on Dave's Picks Volume 2?
Dave's Picks Volume 2 has 30 tracks, running approximately 216 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Scarlet Begonias Standout 8:21
- 2 Me and My Uncle 3:13
- 3 Brown‐Eyed Women 4:49
- 4 Beat It On Down the Line 3:38
- 5 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo > 8:00
- 6 It Must Have Been the Roses 5:24
- 7 Mexicali Blues 3:44
- 8 Row Jimmy 8:51
- 9 Jack Straw 5:12
- 10 China Cat Sunflower > 9:03
- 11 I Know You Rider 5:56
- 12 Around and Around 5:03
Disc 2
- 1 Bertha 5:37
- 2 Big River 5:13
- 3 Eyes of the World > Standout 18:30
- 4 China Doll 4:46
- 5 Promised Land 3:28
- 6 Ship of Fools 6:19
- 7 Weather Report Suite 17:13
- 8 El Paso 4:54
- 9 Ramble On Rose 6:27
- 10 Greatest Story Ever Told 5:56
Disc 3
- 1 To Lay Me Down 8:09
- 2 Truckin’ > Standout 17:53
- 3 Mind Left Body Jam > 7:24
- 4 Spanish Jam > 5:40
- 5 Wharf Rat 9:31
- 6 U.S. Blues 6:01
- 7 One More Saturday Night 5:42
- 8 Uncle John’s Band 6:26
Release Date
May 1, 2012
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
216 min 34 sec
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