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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks sprawling improvisational explorations dynamic journey through moods
- 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.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Dave's Picks Volume 8 is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2013. A sprawling odyssey of improvisational rock, blending soulful melodies with cosmic explorations and rhythmic intricacies. This volume is notable for its inclusion of tracks that exemplify the Grateful Dead's live improvisation style, which has influenced countless artists across genres. The series itself has received critical acclaim for preserving and celebrating the band's legacy, often selling out quickly upon release due to high demand among fans. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dave's Picks Volume 8 sound like?
A sprawling odyssey of improvisational rock, blending soulful melodies with cosmic explorations and rhythmic intricacies. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Dave's Picks Volume 8 by Grateful Dead notable?
This volume is notable for its inclusion of tracks that exemplify the Grateful Dead's live improvisation style, which has influenced countless artists across genres. The series itself has received critical acclaim for preserving and celebrating the band's legacy, often selling out quickly upon release due to high demand among fans. 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.
Who is Dave's Picks Volume 8 for?
Dave's Picks Volume 8 works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, sprawling improvisational explorations and dynamic journey through moods.
How many songs are on Dave's Picks Volume 8?
Dave's Picks Volume 8 has 24 tracks, running approximately 187 minutes.
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 Standout 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 > Standout 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 > Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 2013
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
187 min 47 sec
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