Dick's Picks Volume 24 cover

Dick's Picks Volume 24

Grateful Dead · 2002

151 min · 20 tracks · psychedelic rock

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, blending folk melodies with psychedelic explorations and dynamic rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • headphone detail hunting
  • late-night jam session vibes
  • improvisational explorations and twists

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking concise, standalone tracks
  • prefer predictable song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'Dick's Picks Volume 24' showcases the Grateful Dead during a period of extensive archival releases. This album is part of a series that began in the late 1990s, emphasizing the band's live performance legacy post their 1995 hiatus following Jerry Garcia's death. The band was revered for their improvisational prowess and cultural impact, maintaining a dedicated fanbase despite significant lineup changes over the years.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 U.S. Blues 6:16
  • 2 Promised Land 4:04
  • 3 Brown‐Eyed Woman 5:27
  • 4 Black‐Throated Wind 7:05
  • 5 Scarlet Begonias 7:13
  • 6 Beat It On Down the Line 3:46
  • 7 Deal 5:29
  • 8 Cassidy 4:09

Disc 2

  • 1 China Cat Sunflower 8:41
  • 2 I Know You Rider 6:02
  • 3 Weather Report Suite 15:35

Disc 3

  • 1 Playing in the Band 14:11
  • 2 Uncle John’s Band 9:16
  • 3 Morning Dew 12:31
  • 4 Uncle John’s Band 6:27
  • 5 Playing in the Band 4:11

Disc 4

  • 1 Big River 5:54
  • 2 Bertha 6:35
  • 3 Wharf Rat 9:29
  • 4 Sugar Magnolia 8:57

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