Dick's Picks Volume 21
Grateful Dead · 2001
187 min · 26 tracks · psychedelic rock
An expansive and exploratory collection of live performances showcasing the Grateful Dead's improvisational prowess and eclectic style.
Why this album works
This volume is notable for its representation of the band's classic sound and for appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers alike. It showcases unique live renditions that highlight their improvisational skills, contributing to the band's ongoing influence in the jam band scene, and it has received positive critical reception over the years for its quality.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with improvisational peaks exploratory soundscapes for deep listening for extended jam sessions
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Dick's Picks Volume 21' captures the Grateful Dead during their extensive live performance era, well into their career after decades of touring. This album is part of the 'Dick's Picks' series, which began in 1993, celebrating their vibrant live legacy while the band was still active, following the release of their studio album 'The Other One.'
- 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 Dancing in the Streets > 6:52
- 2 Cold Rain and Snow Standout 7:32
- 3 Little Red Rooster 8:22
- 4 Stagger Lee 5:55
- 5 Me and My Uncle > 3:04
- 6 Big River 6:19
- 7 Brown‐Eyed Woman 4:55
- 8 Jack Straw > 5:24
- 9 Don’t Ease Me In 3:13
Disc 2
- 1 Samson and Delilah 7:33
- 2 High Time 8:43
- 3 He’s Gone > 11:07
- 4 Spoonful > 4:54
- 5 Comes a Time > 8:26
- 6 Lost Sailor > 7:27
- 7 Drums > 9:06
Disc 3
- 1 Space > 11:26
- 2 Saint of Circumstance > 6:52
- 3 Gimme Some Lovin’ > 4:27
- 4 She Belongs to Me > 7:54
- 5 Gloria 6:51
- 6 Keep Your Day Job 4:15
- 7 Space 8:33
- 8 Iko Iko > 7:45
- 9 Morning Dew > 11:05
- 10 Sugar Magnolia 9:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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