Dave's Picks Volume 33 cover

Dave's Picks Volume 33

Grateful Dead · 2020

176 min · 21 tracks · psychedelic rock

A captivating blend of improvisational rock, folk storytelling, and psychedelic soundscapes that transports listeners to the heart of a live Grateful Dead experience.

Why this album works

This album highlights a pivotal live performance from 1978, a year often noted for the band’s evolving sound and deep improvisational skills. The series itself has become essential for fans and collectors, illuminating lesser-known shows while standing as a testament to the band's lasting influence on jam bands and live music culture. 'Dave's Picks Volume 33' continues to solidify the Grateful Dead's legacy within the pantheon of American rock music.
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dynamic journey with unexpected peaks immersive live performance experience for late-night exploration
Context
Released in 2020, 'Dave's Picks Volume 33' is part of the ongoing archival series showcasing live performances by the Grateful Dead. This volume features a concert from 1978, capturing the band during a period of creative exploration following their commercial peak in the mid-1970s. The series reflects the band's commitment to preserving their extensive live catalog and sharing their iconic jams with fans new and old.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Might as Well 6:43
  • 2 Jack Straw Standout 6:22
  • 3 Dire Wolf 4:10
  • 4 Looks Like Rain 8:52
  • 5 Loser 7:50
  • 6 El Paso 4:47
  • 7 Ramble On Rose 8:09
  • 8 New Minglewood Blues 5:25
  • 9 It Must Have Been the Roses 7:33
  • 10 Let It Grow 12:40

Disc 2

  • 1 Bertha > 8:21
  • 2 Good Lovin’ 7:01
  • 3 Friend of the Devil 9:38

Disc 3

  • 1 Estimated Prophet > 11:35
  • 2 Eyes of the World > 13:09
  • 3 Space > 7:14
  • 4 St. Stephen > 11:12
  • 5 Not Fade Away > 7:37
  • 6 Black Peter > 12:22
  • 7 Sugar Magnolia Standout 10:06
  • 8 One More Saturday Night 5:23

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