Dave's Picks Volume 31
Grateful Dead · 2019
217 min · 26 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of live improvisation, blending rock, psychedelia, and folk in a quintessential Grateful Dead experience.
Why this album works
'Dave's Picks Volume 31' is notable for capturing the Grateful Dead's legendary live sound and has been well-received within the community for its high-quality recordings. This release enhances the band's extensive archive and contributes to their enduring popularity, often charting well on specialized music charts focused on live recordings.
- Best for
- dynamic progression through improvisation long-form tracks for deep dives wave-like pacing with peaks
- Context
- Released in 2019 as part of the ongoing 'Dave's Picks' series, this collection highlights the Grateful Dead's extensive live repertoire during their peak years. The album features performances from 1978, showcasing their ability to blend complex musical ideas with spontaneous improvisation. It comes at a time when the band's legacy continues to grow among new generations of listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Neil Young· Bruce Springsteen· Bob Dylan· Cyndi Lauper· Bon Jovi· Elvis Presley· Prince
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Alabama Getaway > 7:05
- 2 Promised Land 4:35
- 3 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:48
- 4 El Paso 4:26
- 5 Ramble On Rose 7:44
- 6 It’s All Over Now 8:58
- 7 Jack‐A‐Roe 5:39
- 8 Lazy Lightning > 3:16
- 9 Supplication 5:25
- 10 Althea Standout 11:33
- 11 The Music Never Stopped 8:17
Disc 2
- 1 Scarlet Begonias > Standout 11:42
- 2 Fire on the Mountain 15:28
- 3 Samson and Delilah 7:45
- 4 Terrapin Station > Standout 14:11
- 5 Playing in the Band > 11:20
- 6 Drums 10:02
Disc 3
- 1 Space > 2:27
- 2 Lost Sailor > 7:06
- 3 Saint of Circumstance 6:11
- 4 Wharf Rat > 11:05
- 5 Truckin’ 9:33
- 6 Johnny B. Goode 4:52
- 7 Estimated Prophet > 12:01
- 8 Franklin’s Tower > 10:12
- 9 Jam 10:28
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