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Dave's Picks Volume 28

Grateful Dead · 2018

193 min · 26 tracks · psychedelic rock

A vibrant tapestry of live improvisation, blending country, blues, and rock into a seamless cosmic journey.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Cold Rain and Snow Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Scarlet Begonias — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of lyrical storytelling and intricate musical transitions, capturing their improvisational spirit.
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    Franklin’s Tower — The song showcases the band's ability to weave together complex rhythms and harmonies, culminating in a euphoric jam that highlights their live prowess.
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    Friend of the Devil — A beloved classic, this track offers a reflective contrast to the album’s more energetic pieces while still embodying the band's characteristic storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus
  • communal energy and connection

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A solid live collection that highlights a celebrated era, but not essential for new listeners.
Themes
1977 concert energy· psychedelic storytelling· jam band legacy
Moods
Anthemic· Dreamy
Career context
Released in 2018, Dave's Picks Volume 28 is part of an ongoing series celebrating the Grateful Dead's extensive live archive. At this point, the band had been inactive since Jerry Garcia's death in 1995, with their legacy continuing to flourish through dedicated fanbases and archival releases. This volume features performances from 1977, showcasing the band's peak improvisational skills.
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Cold Rain and Snow Start here 7:17
  • 2 Big River 6:42
  • 3 They Love Each Other 7:37
  • 4 Cassidy 4:55
  • 5 Tennessee Jed 10:08
  • 6 Looks Like Rain 8:34
  • 7 Row Jimmy 10:12
  • 8 The Music Never Stopped 6:28
  • 9 Scarlet Begonias 11:05
  • 10 Promised Land 3:59

Disc 2

  • 1 Help on the Way > 5:35
  • 2 Slipknot! > 8:01
  • 3 Franklin’s Tower > 11:09
  • 4 Dancing in the Street > 11:46
  • 5 Samson and Delilah 6:17
  • 6 Ship of Fools 7:41

Disc 3

  • 1 Lazy Lightning > 3:01
  • 2 Supplication 5:14
  • 3 Friend of the Devil 8:53
  • 4 Let It Grow > 6:11
  • 5 Drums > 2:38
  • 6 Let It Grow > 2:31
  • 7 Wharf Rat > 11:19
  • 8 Around and Around 7:22
  • 9 Sugaree 9:09
  • 10 High Time 9:16

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Dave's Picks Volume 27

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Leads into a similar live experience showcasing the band's improvisational spirit.
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