Dick's Picks Volume 9
Grateful Dead · 1997
179 min · 20 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling live tapestry of improvisation, blending rock, blues, and folk in a uniquely psychedelic experience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks long improvisational journeys communal vibe for group listening
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Dick's Picks Volume 9' arrived during the Grateful Dead's post-Jerry Garcia era, showcasing the band's enduring legacy of live performance after Garcia's passing in 1995. This album is part of the band's extensive archival series, which highlights their commitment to preserving and sharing their musical journey.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Dick's Picks Volume 9 is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 1997. A sprawling live tapestry of improvisation, blending rock, blues, and folk in a uniquely psychedelic experience. This volume was well-received within the Grateful Dead community and remains a staple for fans due to its representation of the band's improvisational prowess. The album is a testament to the band’s influence on live music culture and continues to inspire countless jam bands and musicians across genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dick's Picks Volume 9 sound like?
A sprawling live tapestry of improvisation, blending rock, blues, and folk in a uniquely psychedelic experience. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Dick's Picks Volume 9 by Grateful Dead notable?
This volume was well-received within the Grateful Dead community and remains a staple for fans due to its representation of the band's improvisational prowess. The album is a testament to the band’s influence on live music culture and continues to inspire countless jam bands and musicians across genres. Released in 1997, 'Dick's Picks Volume 9' arrived during the Grateful Dead's post-Jerry Garcia era, showcasing the band's enduring legacy of live performance after Garcia's passing in 1995. This album is part of the band's extensive archival series, which highlights their commitment to preserving and sharing their musical journey.
Who is Dick's Picks Volume 9 for?
Dick's Picks Volume 9 works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, long improvisational journeys and communal vibe for group listening.
How many songs are on Dick's Picks Volume 9?
Dick's Picks Volume 9 has 20 tracks, running approximately 179 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hell in a Bucket Standout 7:03
- 2 Cold Rain and Snow 6:41
- 3 Little Red Rooster 10:21
- 4 Stagger Lee 8:31
- 5 Queen Jane Approximately 7:46
- 6 Tennessee Jed 10:34
- 7 Cassidy 6:26
- 8 Deal 9:48
Disc 2
- 1 Samson and Delilah 8:09
- 2 Iko Iko 10:14
- 3 Looks Like Rain 8:46
- 4 He’s Gone > 16:26
- 5 No MSG Jam > 7:50
- 6 Drums > 8:59
Disc 3
- 1 Space > 10:48
- 2 Standing on the Moon > 9:28
- 3 Lunatic Preserve > 5:44
- 4 I Need a Miracle > 5:19
- 5 Morning Dew Standout 13:12
- 6 It’s All Over Now Baby Blue 7:35
Release Date
October 1, 1997
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
179 min 48 sec
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