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Go to Nassau

Grateful Dead · 2002

155 min · 23 tracks · psychedelic rock

A vibrant tapestry of improvisation and melodic exploration, blending rock, blues, and folk in a live setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with improvisational peaks
  • for communal sing-alongs
  • patient unfolding with wave-like pacing
  • ideal for extended listening sessions
  • engaging narrative through live performance

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer concise, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Go to Nassau' was released in October 2002, the Grateful Dead had recently disbanded following Jerry Garcia's death in 1995. This album captures the essence of their live performances during the late 1970s, showcasing their improvisational prowess and deep connection with fans. It represents a retrospective look at their legacy after years of cultural impact.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Jack Straw > 6:34
  • 2 Franklin’s Tower 11:58
  • 3 New Minglewood Blues 7:34
  • 4 High Time 8:51
  • 5 Lazy Lightnin’ > 3:44
  • 6 Supplication 6:40
  • 7 Peggy‐O 7:37
  • 8 Far From Me 4:01
  • 9 Looks Like Rain 8:12
  • 10 China Cat Sunflower > 5:16
  • 11 I Know You Rider 6:29

Disc 2

  • 1 Feel Like a Stranger > 9:29
  • 2 Althea > 8:22
  • 3 Lost Sailor > 5:48
  • 4 Saint of Circumstance 6:45
  • 5 Alabama Getaway 4:50
  • 6 Playing in the Band > 8:02
  • 7 Uncle John’s Band > 8:24
  • 8 Drums > 5:25
  • 9 Space > 2:45
  • 10 Not Fade Away > 4:51
  • 11 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 6:48
  • 12 Good Lovin’ 7:23

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