Dick's Picks Volume 23
Grateful Dead · 2001
206 min · 23 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling live document of improvisational rock, blending cosmic jamming with heartfelt storytelling.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with improvisational peaks extended jams for deep listening heartfelt storytelling in every track
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Dick's Picks Volume 23' captures a pivotal moment for the Grateful Dead after their years of extensive touring. This live album showcases performances from 1974, reflecting their signature improvisational style right before they entered a phase of lineup changes due to Jerry Garcia's declining health. It serves as a bridge between their classic era and the later years, offering fans both nostalgia and a reminder of their enduring spirit.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Dick's Picks Volume 23 is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2001. A sprawling live document of improvisational rock, blending cosmic jamming with heartfelt storytelling. 'Dick's Picks Volume 23' is significant for its representation of the Grateful Dead's live performance ethos, known for its long-form jams and audience interaction. The series itself has garnered a dedicated following, and this volume contributed to the ongoing legacy of live albums in rock music culture, influencing countless jam bands and artists who appreciated spontaneous musical exploration. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dick's Picks Volume 23 sound like?
A sprawling live document of improvisational rock, blending cosmic jamming with heartfelt storytelling. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Dick's Picks Volume 23 by Grateful Dead notable?
'Dick's Picks Volume 23' is significant for its representation of the Grateful Dead's live performance ethos, known for its long-form jams and audience interaction. The series itself has garnered a dedicated following, and this volume contributed to the ongoing legacy of live albums in rock music culture, influencing countless jam bands and artists who appreciated spontaneous musical exploration. Released in 2001, 'Dick's Picks Volume 23' captures a pivotal moment for the Grateful Dead after their years of extensive touring. This live album showcases performances from 1974, reflecting their signature improvisational style right before they entered a phase of lineup changes due to Jerry Garcia's declining health. It serves as a bridge between their classic era and the later years, offering fans both nostalgia and a reminder of their enduring spirit.
Who is Dick's Picks Volume 23 for?
Dick's Picks Volume 23 works well if you're into dynamic journey with improvisational peaks, extended jams for deep listening and heartfelt storytelling in every track.
How many songs are on Dick's Picks Volume 23?
Dick's Picks Volume 23 has 23 tracks, running approximately 206 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Promised Land 3:38
- 2 Sugaree 7:59
- 3 Black‐Throated Wind 6:34
- 4 Friend of the Devil 4:19
- 5 El Paso 5:11
- 6 Bird Song 10:55
- 7 Big River 5:22
- 8 Tennessee Jed 8:05
- 9 Mexicali Blues 3:56
- 10 China Cat Sunflower > 5:17
- 11 I Know You Rider 6:16
Disc 2
- 1 Playing in the Band Standout 18:48
- 2 Casey Jones 6:17
- 3 Truckin’ 12:19
- 4 Loser 7:20
- 5 Jack Straw 5:22
- 6 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo > 8:38
- 7 Me and My Uncle 3:17
Disc 3
- 1 He’s Gone > 10:21
- 2 The Other One > 39:07
- 3 Sing Me Back Home 10:50
- 4 Sugar Magnolia 9:25
- 5 Uncle John’s Band 7:22
Release Date
October 1, 2001
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
206 min 46 sec
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