Released 30 years ago
Dick's Picks Volume 6
Grateful Dead · 1996
177 min · 20 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock interwoven with folk and blues, showcasing the Grateful Dead's live performance mastery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with peaks
- improvisational jams for deep dives
- long tracks inviting full engagement
- vibrant energy for live settings
- wave-like pacing for relaxed listening
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 6' is part of the ongoing archival series that highlights the Grateful Dead's extensive live catalog. By this time, the band had established a reputation as pioneers of improvisational music, following their commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This volume captures a performance from 1974, reflecting their ability to blend genres while engaging deeply with their audience's energy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phish· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Alabama Getaway > 6:06
- 2 Greatest Story Ever Told 4:52
- 3 They Love Each Other 9:10
- 4 Mama Tried > 2:48
- 5 Big River 6:31
- 6 Althea > 8:49
- 7 C.C. Rider 8:01
- 8 Tennessee Jed 8:33
- 9 Hell in a Bucket > 5:53
- 10 Keep Your Day Job 5:57
Disc 2
- 1 Scarlet Begonias > 14:20
- 2 Fire on the Mountain 16:36
- 3 Estimated Prophet > 13:11
- 4 Eyes of the World > 17:53
Disc 3
- 1 Drums > 5:25
- 2 Spinach Jam > 13:05
- 3 The Other One > 6:09
- 4 Stella Blue > 9:10
- 5 Sugar Magnolia 9:26
- 6 U.S. Blues 5:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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