Dave's Picks Volume 21
Grateful Dead · 2017
217 min · 34 tracks · psychedelic rock
An expansive journey through improvisational rock, blending folk and psychedelic influences with rich storytelling.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with improvisational peaks for extended listening sessions engaging storytelling throughout tracks
- Context
- Released in early 2017, 'Dave's Picks Volume 21' showcases the Grateful Dead's live performance prowess during their peak years in the 1970s. This album is part of a series that highlights rare concerts and previously unreleased recordings, further solidifying the band's legacy as a cornerstone of American rock music.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Dave's Picks Volume 21 is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2017. An expansive journey through improvisational rock, blending folk and psychedelic influences with rich storytelling. This volume was well-received by fans and critics alike, contributing to the ongoing popularity of the Grateful Dead's archival releases. It also serves to introduce newer audiences to their extensive catalog, reinforcing their influence on jam bands and the rock scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dave's Picks Volume 21 sound like?
An expansive journey through improvisational rock, blending folk and psychedelic influences with rich storytelling. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Dave's Picks Volume 21 by Grateful Dead notable?
This volume was well-received by fans and critics alike, contributing to the ongoing popularity of the Grateful Dead's archival releases. It also serves to introduce newer audiences to their extensive catalog, reinforcing their influence on jam bands and the rock scene. Released in early 2017, 'Dave's Picks Volume 21' showcases the Grateful Dead's live performance prowess during their peak years in the 1970s. This album is part of a series that highlights rare concerts and previously unreleased recordings, further solidifying the band's legacy as a cornerstone of American rock music.
Who is Dave's Picks Volume 21 for?
Dave's Picks Volume 21 works well if you're into dynamic journey with improvisational peaks, for extended listening sessions and engaging storytelling throughout tracks.
How many songs are on Dave's Picks Volume 21?
Dave's Picks Volume 21 has 34 tracks, running approximately 217 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Promised Land 3:37
- 2 Deal 4:42
- 3 Mexicali Blues 3:41
- 4 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:46
- 5 Beat It On Down the Line 3:36
- 6 Row Jimmy 8:24
- 7 Looks Like Rain 7:50
- 8 Wave That Flag 5:48
- 9 Box of Rain Standout 5:18
- 10 Big River 4:36
- 11 China Cat Sunflower > Standout 7:12
- 12 I Know You Rider 5:45
- 13 You Ain’t Woman Enough 3:13
- 14 Jack Straw 4:46
Disc 2
- 1 Don’t Ease Me In 4:06
- 2 Playing in the Band 17:35
- 3 Ramble On Rose 6:38
- 4 Me and My Uncle 3:23
- 5 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodleloo 7:11
- 6 Greatest Story Ever Told 5:24
- 7 Loose Lucy 7:07
- 8 El Paso 4:28
- 9 Stella Blue 7:47
- 10 Around and Around 4:41
Disc 3
- 1 Here Comes Sunshine > 9:19
- 2 Jam > 11:08
- 3 Me and Bobby McGee > 6:07
- 4 Weather Report Suite: Prelude > 3:11
- 5 Eyes of the World > 15:58
- 6 China Doll 6:12
- 7 Sugar Magnolia 8:59
- 8 Casey Jones Standout 7:26
- 9 Johnny B. Goode > 3:37
- 10 And We Bid You Goodnight 2:11
Release Date
February 1, 2017
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
217 min 2 sec
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