Dave's Picks Volume 4
Grateful Dead · 2012
161 min · 24 tracks · psychedelic rock
A kaleidoscopic journey through improvisational rock, blending heartfelt melodies with extended jams and psychedelic explorations.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks extended jams for deep listening kaleidoscopic improvisational explorations
- Context
- Released in 2012, 'Dave's Picks Volume 4' is part of a series that highlights the Grateful Dead's extensive live catalog. This volume features performances from 1974, showcasing the band's peak creative phase during their constant evolution in the early '70s. At this point in their career, they were celebrated for their improvisational prowess and deepening musical complexity.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Dave's Picks Volume 4 is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2012. A kaleidoscopic journey through improvisational rock, blending heartfelt melodies with extended jams and psychedelic explorations. This album is significant as it captures the Grateful Dead's essence during a pivotal live performance era, appealing to both dedicated fans and newcomers. The 'Dave's Picks' series has been well-received, with this installment highlighting the band’s impact on live music culture and preserving their legacy through high-quality recordings. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dave's Picks Volume 4 sound like?
A kaleidoscopic journey through improvisational rock, blending heartfelt melodies with extended jams and psychedelic explorations. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Dave's Picks Volume 4 by Grateful Dead notable?
This album is significant as it captures the Grateful Dead's essence during a pivotal live performance era, appealing to both dedicated fans and newcomers. The 'Dave's Picks' series has been well-received, with this installment highlighting the band’s impact on live music culture and preserving their legacy through high-quality recordings. Released in 2012, 'Dave's Picks Volume 4' is part of a series that highlights the Grateful Dead's extensive live catalog. This volume features performances from 1974, showcasing the band's peak creative phase during their constant evolution in the early '70s. At this point in their career, they were celebrated for their improvisational prowess and deepening musical complexity.
Who is Dave's Picks Volume 4 for?
Dave's Picks Volume 4 works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, extended jams for deep listening and kaleidoscopic improvisational explorations.
How many songs are on Dave's Picks Volume 4?
Dave's Picks Volume 4 has 24 tracks, running approximately 161 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Promised Land 4:40
- 2 Deal 5:07
- 3 Cassidy 4:34
- 4 Sugaree Standout 10:25
- 5 Looks Like Rain 7:53
- 6 Row Jimmy 9:48
- 7 Big River 5:32
- 8 Tennessee Jed 8:55
Disc 2
- 1 Playing in the Band > Standout 11:52
- 2 Supplication > 4:55
- 3 Playing in the Band 4:47
- 4 Might as Well 7:36
- 5 Samson and Delilah 7:01
- 6 Loser 8:05
- 7 New Minglewood Blues 4:30
Disc 3
- 1 Help on the Way > Standout 5:06
- 2 Slipknot! > 5:07
- 3 Drums > 5:35
- 4 Slipknot! > 5:28
- 5 Franklin’s Tower > 8:12
- 6 The Music Never Stopped > 5:49
- 7 Stella Blue 7:34
- 8 Around and Around 6:54
- 9 U.S. Blues 5:56
Release Date
January 1, 2012
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
161 min 21 sec
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