Dave's Picks Volume 3
Grateful Dead · 2012
203 min · 31 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisation and lyrical storytelling woven through expansive psychedelic jams.
Why this album works
- Best for
- extended jams for deep immersion wave-like pacing encourages reflection lyrical storytelling with vibrant improvisation
- Context
- Released in 2012, 'Dave's Picks Volume 3' is part of the Grateful Dead's ongoing archival series celebrating their live performances. This series has allowed fans to experience previously unreleased shows, showcasing how the band's sound evolved over years of touring. At this point in their legacy, the Grateful Dead's influence on rock music and culture was firmly established, attracting new generations of listeners.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Dave's Picks Volume 3 is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2012. A vibrant tapestry of improvisation and lyrical storytelling woven through expansive psychedelic jams. This collection features a live concert from 1974 that captures the essence of the Grateful Dead's improvisational style, illustrating their significant impact on jam band culture. The release received positive critical reception for its sound quality and performance, contributing to the band's enduring legacy and appeal within both nostalgic and contemporary audiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dave's Picks Volume 3 sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of improvisation and lyrical storytelling woven through expansive psychedelic jams. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Dave's Picks Volume 3 by Grateful Dead notable?
This collection features a live concert from 1974 that captures the essence of the Grateful Dead's improvisational style, illustrating their significant impact on jam band culture. The release received positive critical reception for its sound quality and performance, contributing to the band's enduring legacy and appeal within both nostalgic and contemporary audiences. Released in 2012, 'Dave's Picks Volume 3' is part of the Grateful Dead's ongoing archival series celebrating their live performances. This series has allowed fans to experience previously unreleased shows, showcasing how the band's sound evolved over years of touring. At this point in their legacy, the Grateful Dead's influence on rock music and culture was firmly established, attracting new generations of listeners.
Who is Dave's Picks Volume 3 for?
Dave's Picks Volume 3 works well if you're into extended jams for deep immersion, wave-like pacing encourages reflection and lyrical storytelling with vibrant improvisation.
How many songs are on Dave's Picks Volume 3?
Dave's Picks Volume 3 has 31 tracks, running approximately 203 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Bertha 6:12
- 2 Me and My Uncle 3:23
- 3 Tennessee Jed 6:33
- 4 Jack Straw 5:01
- 5 Loser 7:27
- 6 Playing in the Band 6:31
- 7 Sugaree Standout 7:20
- 8 Beat It On Down the Line 3:54
- 9 Black Peter 9:15
- 10 Mexicali Blues 3:44
- 11 Cold Rain and Snow 6:11
- 12 Me and Bobby McGee 5:57
Disc 2
- 1 Comes a Time 7:35
- 2 One More Saturday Night 4:43
- 3 Ramble On Rose 6:27
- 4 Cumberland Blues 5:58
- 5 That’s It for the Other One > 28:05
- 6 Deal 5:32
- 7 Sugar Magnolia 6:53
- 8 Casey Jones > 5:54
- 9 Johnny B. Goode 3:49
Disc 3
- 1 Truckin’ Standout 11:10
- 2 Big Railroad Blues 3:26
- 3 The Frozen Logger 0:53
- 4 Dark Star > Standout 14:57
- 5 Sitting on Top of the World > 3:21
- 6 Dark Star > Standout 2:12
- 7 Me and Bobby McGee 6:15
- 8 Brown‐Eyed Women 4:25
- 9 St. Stephen 5:54
- 10 Johnny B. Goode 4:14
Release Date
August 1, 2012
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
203 min 26 sec
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