Dick's Picks Volume 4 cover

Released 30 years ago

Dick's Picks Volume 4

Grateful Dead · 1996

190 min · 18 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling tapestry of psychedelic improvisation and heartfelt storytelling woven into live performance magic.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • immersive live performance experience
  • extended jams for deep listening
  • joyful sing-alongs with friends
  • heartfelt storytelling through improvisation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Dick's Picks Volume 4' captures the Grateful Dead during a period of ongoing creativity and established legacy. This live album showcases performances from 1971, highlighting their prowess in extended jams and seamless transitions. It follows the band's extensive touring history and solidifies their reputation as pioneers of live rock music.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Intro by Zacherle 1:50
  • 2 Casey Jones 4:28
  • 3 Dancing in the Streets 9:29
  • 4 China Cat Sunflower > 5:09
  • 5 I Know You Rider > 5:04
  • 6 High Time > 6:50
  • 7 Dire Wolf 4:23
  • 8 Dark Star > 29:41

Disc 2

  • 1 That’s It for the Other One > 30:07
  • 2 Turn On Your Love Light 30:27

Disc 3

  • 1 Alligator > 3:55
  • 2 Drums > 12:31
  • 3 Me and My Uncle > 3:14
  • 4 Not Fade Away > 13:55
  • 5 Mason’s Children > 3:52
  • 6 Caution (Do Not Stop on Tracks) > 14:24
  • 7 Feedback > 8:40
  • 8 We Bid You Goodnight 1:59

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