Dozin' at the Knick
Grateful Dead · 1996
196 min · 28 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling live tapestry of improvisation and heartfelt storytelling, capturing the essence of a Grateful Dead concert experience.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its representation of the Grateful Dead's improvisational prowess, featuring extended jams that exemplify their live performance ethos. While it did not achieve high commercial chart positions, it reinforced the band's legacy within the jam band scene and was well-received by fans for its authenticity and spontaneity, reflecting a pivotal moment in their live recordings during the 1990s.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with improvisational peaks long-form listening for deep engagement captivating storytelling through music
- Context
- Released on October 29, 1996, 'Dozin' at the Knick' arrived during the latter part of the Grateful Dead's career, shortly before Jerry Garcia's death in 1995. This album captures a live performance from March 1990 at the Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, New York, showcasing the band’s enduring ability to blend rock with improvisational jazz and folk influences, even as they faced significant changes in lineup and approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Neil Young· Bruce Springsteen· Bob Dylan· Cyndi Lauper· Bon Jovi· Elvis Presley· Prince
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hell in a Bucket 6:58
- 2 Dupree’s Diamond Blues 5:56
- 3 Just a Little Light 4:51
- 4 Walkin’ Blues 6:52
- 5 Jack‐A‐Roe Standout 4:28
- 6 Never Trust a Woman 7:39
- 7 When I Paint My Masterpiece 5:54
- 8 Row Jimmy 11:20
- 9 Blow Away 11:40
Disc 2
- 1 Playing in the Band Standout 10:11
- 2 Uncle John’s Band 10:05
- 3 Lady With a Fan 6:49
- 4 Terrapin Station 6:32
- 5 Mud Love Buddy Jam 7:52
- 6 Drums 9:41
- 7 Space 9:38
Disc 3
- 1 Space 1:33
- 2 The Wheel 4:15
- 3 All Along the Watchtower Standout 7:41
- 4 Stella Blue 8:38
- 5 Not Fade Away 9:41
- 6 And We Bid You Goodnight 2:59
- 7 Space 0:43
- 8 I Will Take You Home 5:16
- 9 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad 6:53
- 10 Black Peter 9:15
- 11 Around and Around 7:17
- 12 Brokedown Palace 5:54
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