Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 11 cover

Released 20 years ago

Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 11

Grateful Dead · 2006

215 min · 24 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling tapestry of improvisational rock, weaving together lyrical storytelling with euphoric instrumental exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic improvisation with peaks
  • long tracks for deep listening
  • storytelling woven into sound
  • for group celebrations
  • wave-like pacing invites reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Download Series Volume 11' was released in 2006, the Grateful Dead had transitioned into a legacy act following Jerry Garcia's death in 1995. This album features live recordings from their extensive archive, showcasing the band's enduring influence and commitment to preserving their live performance ethos during a period where they were no longer touring as a full band.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Touch of Grey > 6:39
  • 2 Greatest Story Ever Told 4:44
  • 3 Peggy‐O 7:47
  • 4 Mexicali Blues > 5:51
  • 5 Maggie’s Farm 8:26
  • 6 Bird Song 14:26
  • 7 Scarlet Begonias > 14:16
  • 8 Fire on the Mountain 13:36

Disc 2

  • 1 Throwing Stones > 6:52
  • 2 Iko Iko 9:51
  • 3 All Along the Watchtower > 7:40
  • 4 Standing on the Moon > 10:36
  • 5 He’s Gone > 10:07
  • 6 Rhythm Devils > 20:20
  • 7 Space 9:37

Disc 3

  • 1 The Wheel > 5:10
  • 2 I Need a Miracle > 5:04
  • 3 Wharf Rat > 10:40
  • 4 Throwing Stones > 4:42
  • 5 Not Fade Away 11:02
  • 6 Brokedown Palace 5:13
  • 7 Stella Blue > 10:08
  • 8 The Other One > 7:51
  • 9 Johnny B. Goode 4:52

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