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Dave's Picks Volume 5

Grateful Dead · 2013

188 min · 25 tracks · psychedelic rock

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, blending heartfelt lyrics with expansive jams and a communal spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • long improvisational jam sessions
  • communal spirit and engagement
  • patient unfolding of melodies
  • vibrant tapestry of sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short standalone tracks
  • seek constant high energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2013, 'Dave's Picks Volume 5' is part of the ongoing archival series from the Grateful Dead, showcasing live performances from their extensive catalog. This installment features recordings from 1974, a period notable for the band's exploratory sound and evolving setlists, highlighting their improvisational prowess post-'Europe '72' tour.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Me and My Uncle 3:18
  • 2 Here Comes Sunshine 11:52
  • 3 Looks Like Rain 7:24
  • 4 Deal 5:08
  • 5 Mexicali Blues 3:38
  • 6 Tennessee Jed 7:57
  • 7 The Race Is On 3:26
  • 8 China Cat Sunflower > 9:09
  • 9 I Know You Rider 5:44
  • 10 Big River 5:21
  • 11 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:26
  • 12 Around and Around 5:09

Disc 2

  • 1 Row Jimmy 9:39
  • 2 Jack Straw 5:17
  • 3 Ramble On Rose 6:37
  • 4 Playing in the Band > 15:02
  • 5 Uncle John’s Band > 7:29
  • 6 Morning Dew 13:53
  • 7 Uncle John’s Band > 1:43
  • 8 Playing in the Band 11:37

Disc 3

  • 1 Stella Blue 7:28
  • 2 El Paso 4:28
  • 3 Eyes of the World > 14:18
  • 4 Sugar Magnolia 9:51
  • 5 Casey Jones 6:54

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