Dave's Picks Volume 8
Grateful Dead · 2013
187 min · 24 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling odyssey of improvisational rock, blending soulful melodies with cosmic explorations and rhythmic intricacies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- sprawling improvisational explorations
- dynamic journey through moods
- communal sing-along moments
- late-night reflective listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise track formats
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'Dave's Picks Volume 8' is part of a series of archival live recordings by the Grateful Dead. At this point, the band had long been a cornerstone of American rock music, celebrated for their live performances and unique blend of genres. This release showcases shows from 1974, highlighting the band's evolution during a prolific period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phish· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Feel Like a Stranger 9:19
- 2 Loser 8:17
- 3 Cassidy 5:13
- 4 Ramble On Rose 7:54
- 5 Little Red Rooster 9:33
- 6 Bird Song 9:21
- 7 Me and My Uncle > 2:59
- 8 Big River 5:54
- 9 It Must Have Been the Roses 7:12
Disc 2
- 1 Lost Sailor > 6:34
- 2 Saint of Circumstance > 6:30
- 3 Deal 8:08
- 4 Scarlet Begonias > 11:44
- 5 Fire on the Mountain 10:50
- 6 Samson and Delilah 7:40
- 7 Ship of Fools 8:49
Disc 3
- 1 Playing in the Band > 15:52
- 2 Drums > 11:24
- 3 Space > 4:22
- 4 The Wheel > 6:49
- 5 China Doll > 6:49
- 6 Around and Around > 4:00
- 7 Johnny B. Goode 4:49
- 8 Uncle John’s Band 7:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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