Dick's Picks Volume 28
Grateful Dead · 2003
304 min · 39 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant journey through extended jams and heartfelt lyrics that encapsulate the essence of live Grateful Dead performances.
Why this album works
- Best for
- extended jams for deep listening dynamic peaks and valleys heartfelt lyrics with emotional depth
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Dick's Picks Volume 28' captures a pivotal moment for the Grateful Dead as they continued to celebrate their legacy post the death of Jerry Garcia in 1995. This collection showcases live recordings from 1974, offering fans a glimpse of the band's improvisational prowess during their peak years. It follows a series of successful archival releases aimed at preserving their extensive live performance history.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Dick's Picks Volume 28 is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2003. A vibrant journey through extended jams and heartfelt lyrics that encapsulate the essence of live Grateful Dead performances. This album is significant as it highlights the band’s enduring influence on the jam band scene, reviving interest in their live recordings long after their active years. The 'Dick's Picks' series itself has been critically acclaimed for its quality and authenticity, reinforcing the Grateful Dead's reputation as pioneers of live concert culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dick's Picks Volume 28 sound like?
A vibrant journey through extended jams and heartfelt lyrics that encapsulate the essence of live Grateful Dead performances. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Dick's Picks Volume 28 by Grateful Dead notable?
This album is significant as it highlights the band’s enduring influence on the jam band scene, reviving interest in their live recordings long after their active years. The 'Dick's Picks' series itself has been critically acclaimed for its quality and authenticity, reinforcing the Grateful Dead's reputation as pioneers of live concert culture. Released in 2003, 'Dick's Picks Volume 28' captures a pivotal moment for the Grateful Dead as they continued to celebrate their legacy post the death of Jerry Garcia in 1995. This collection showcases live recordings from 1974, offering fans a glimpse of the band's improvisational prowess during their peak years. It follows a series of successful archival releases aimed at preserving their extensive live performance history.
Who is Dick's Picks Volume 28 for?
Dick's Picks Volume 28 works well if you're into extended jams for deep listening, dynamic peaks and valleys and heartfelt lyrics with emotional depth.
How many songs are on Dick's Picks Volume 28?
Dick's Picks Volume 28 has 39 tracks, running approximately 304 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Promised Land 3:35
- 2 Loser 6:58
- 3 Jack Straw 5:17
- 4 Don’t Ease Me In 4:01
- 5 Looks Like Rain 7:23
- 6 Loose Lucy 7:03
- 7 Beer Barrel Polka 1:06
- 8 Big Railroad Blues 3:59
- 9 Playing in the Band Standout 17:26
- 10 They Love Each Other 5:50
- 11 Big River 4:35
- 12 Tennessee Jed 8:03
Disc 2
- 1 Greatest Story Ever Told 5:25
- 2 Dark Star > Standout 25:22
- 3 Eyes of the World > Standout 19:09
- 4 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo 8:00
- 5 Me and My Uncle 3:26
- 6 Not Fade Away > 6:34
- 7 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 7:51
- 8 Not Fade Away 3:01
Disc 3
- 1 Cold Rain and Snow 6:30
- 2 Beat It On Down the Line 3:23
- 3 They Love Each Other 5:54
- 4 Mexicali Blues 4:03
- 5 Sugaree 8:03
- 6 Box of Rain 5:18
- 7 El Paso 4:42
- 8 He’s Gone 12:06
- 9 Jack Straw 4:48
- 10 China Cat Sunflower > 7:20
- 11 I Know You Rider 5:46
- 12 Big River 4:26
Disc 4
- 1 Row Jimmy 8:26
- 2 Truckin’ > 12:01
- 3 The Other One > 15:07
- 4 Eyes of the World > Standout 17:01
- 5 Morning Dew 12:39
- 6 Sugar Magnolia 9:10
- 7 We Bid You Goodnight 3:05
Release Date
April 20, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
304 min 7 sec
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