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Europe '72

Grateful Dead · 1972

110 min · 17 tracks · psychedelic rock

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock that captures the spirit of live performances across Europe.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with improvisational peaks
  • headphone detail hunting for nuances
  • late-night exploration with friends
  • patient builds rewarding deep listens
  • vibrant tapestry of live energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking concise, standalone tracks
  • prefer immediate gratification over patience

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 5, 1972, 'Europe '72' was the Grateful Dead's first live album, capturing their expansive sound during a pivotal European tour. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation as leading figures in the psychedelic rock scene, following the success of albums like 'American Beauty' and 'Workingman's Dead.' This album marked a significant moment in establishing their legacy as a premier live act.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Cumberland Blues 5:42
  • 2 He’s Gone 6:53
  • 3 One More Saturday Night 4:48
  • 4 Jack Straw 4:48
  • 5 You Win Again 4:02
  • 6 China Cat Sunflower 5:32
  • 7 I Know You Rider 5:04
  • 8 Brown‐Eyed Woman 4:38
  • 9 Hurts Me Too 7:19
  • 10 Ramble On Rose 6:00

Disc 2

  • 1 Sugar Magnolia 7:10
  • 2 Mr. Charlie 3:39
  • 3 Tennessee Jed 7:10
  • 4 Truckin’ 13:07
  • 5 Epilogue 5:04
  • 6 Prelude 7:37
  • 7 (Walk Me Out in the) Morning Dew 11:26

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