Dick's Picks Volume 14
Grateful Dead · 1999
279 min · 27 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling, improvisational journey through the Grateful Dead's rich sonic tapestry, blending rock, folk, and psychedelia.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its extensive jams and live performance energy, showcasing the band's ability to reinterpret their material each night. It has been well-received by fans and critics alike, contributing to the ongoing appreciation of the Grateful Dead's live recordings in popular culture.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks extended jams for deep listening sprawling exploration of themes
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Dick's Picks Volume 14' captures the Grateful Dead during their later years, a time when they had solidified their legacy as pioneers of live improvisational music. This album is part of the archival series that celebrates their extensive concert history, following the band's final studio album 'Built to Last' from 1989.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Neil Young· Bruce Springsteen· Bob Dylan· Cyndi Lauper· Bon Jovi· Elvis Presley· Prince
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Morning Dew Standout 14:29
- 2 Mexicali Blues 3:46
- 3 Dire Wolf 5:09
- 4 Black‐Throated Wind 7:01
- 5 Don’t Ease Me In 4:44
- 6 Big River 5:30
- 7 They Love Each Other 6:01
- 8 Playing in the Band Standout 23:18
Disc 2
- 1 Here Comes Sunshine 11:56
- 2 Weather Report Suite > 14:46
- 3 Dark Star Jam > 9:20
- 4 Eyes of the World > 19:28
- 5 Sugar Magnolia 10:16
Disc 3
- 1 Cold Rain and Snow 7:21
- 2 Beat It On Down the Line 3:40
- 3 Brown‐Eyed Woman / The Merry‐Go‐Round Broke Down / Beer Barrel Polka 7:48
- 4 Jack Straw 5:21
- 5 Ramble On Rose 8:04
- 6 Weather Report Suite 15:54
- 7 Wharf Rat > 10:38
- 8 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo > 8:03
Disc 4
- 1 Playing in the Band > 12:09
- 2 Jam > 15:39
- 3 He’s Gone > 10:27
- 4 Truckin’ > 13:34
- 5 Stella Blue 10:15
- 6 Morning Dew Standout 14:31
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