Dick's Picks Volume 26
Grateful Dead · 2002
151 min · 19 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling tapestry of improvisational psychedelic rock with fluid transitions and deep explorations of sound.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with peaks improvisational jams for deep listening for late-night sessions
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Dick's Picks Volume 26' came during a period when the Grateful Dead had transitioned into legacy status following Jerry Garcia's death in 1995. This series of live recordings celebrated the band's extensive catalog and improvisational prowess, showcasing their enduring influence on the jam band scene.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Dick's Picks Volume 26 is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2002. A sprawling tapestry of improvisational psychedelic rock with fluid transitions and deep explorations of sound. This album is significant as part of the 'Dick's Picks' series, which helped preserve and popularize live Grateful Dead performances, earning a devoted following. The series also garnered critical acclaim, with its releases often praised for their sound quality and historical value within the context of rock music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dick's Picks Volume 26 sound like?
A sprawling tapestry of improvisational psychedelic rock with fluid transitions and deep explorations of sound. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Dick's Picks Volume 26 by Grateful Dead notable?
This album is significant as part of the 'Dick's Picks' series, which helped preserve and popularize live Grateful Dead performances, earning a devoted following. The series also garnered critical acclaim, with its releases often praised for their sound quality and historical value within the context of rock music. Released in 2002, 'Dick's Picks Volume 26' came during a period when the Grateful Dead had transitioned into legacy status following Jerry Garcia's death in 1995. This series of live recordings celebrated the band's extensive catalog and improvisational prowess, showcasing their enduring influence on the jam band scene.
Who is Dick's Picks Volume 26 for?
Dick's Picks Volume 26 works well if you're into dynamic exploration with peaks, improvisational jams for deep listening and for late-night sessions.
How many songs are on Dick's Picks Volume 26?
Dick's Picks Volume 26 has 19 tracks, running approximately 151 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dupree’s Diamond Blues 4:29
- 2 Mountains of the Moon 6:44
- 3 China Cat Sunflower 6:02
- 4 Doin’ That Rag 7:36
- 5 Cryptical Envelopment 3:05
- 6 The Other One Standout 7:33
Disc 2
- 1 The Eleven 8:01
- 2 The Other One Standout 1:01
- 3 I Know It’s a Sin 4:27
- 4 Turn On Your Lovelight Standout 20:46
Disc 3
- 1 Me and My Uncle 4:15
- 2 Sitting on Top of the World 4:08
- 3 Dark Star Standout 13:45
- 4 Dark Star Standout 13:00
- 5 St. Stephen 9:26
Disc 4
- 1 The Eleven 10:39
- 2 Turn On Your Lovelight Standout 8:13
- 3 Turn On Your Lovelight Standout 7:38
- 4 Morning Dew 11:03
Release Date
October 1, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
151 min 51 sec
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