Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 2
Grateful Dead · 2005
79 min · 9 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisation and lyrical storytelling woven through extended jams and rich harmonies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- gradual build to climactic jams immersive storytelling through improvisation extended tracks for deep exploration
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 2' comes during a period of renewed interest in the band's legacy following their breakup in 1995. This collection of live recordings showcases the band’s enduring influence on jam culture and their ability to connect with audiences long after their active years. It highlights the Grateful Dead's commitment to sharing their live music experience directly with fans.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 2 is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2005. A vibrant tapestry of improvisation and lyrical storytelling woven through extended jams and rich harmonies. This volume is significant as it exemplifies the Grateful Dead's pioneering role in the live music recording industry, being released as part of a series that allowed fans to download high-quality live performances. Its availability contributed to maintaining a vibrant community around their music, influencing how live albums are distributed and consumed today. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 2 sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of improvisation and lyrical storytelling woven through extended jams and rich harmonies. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 2 by Grateful Dead notable?
This volume is significant as it exemplifies the Grateful Dead's pioneering role in the live music recording industry, being released as part of a series that allowed fans to download high-quality live performances. Its availability contributed to maintaining a vibrant community around their music, influencing how live albums are distributed and consumed today. Released in 2005, 'Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 2' comes during a period of renewed interest in the band's legacy following their breakup in 1995. This collection of live recordings showcases the band’s enduring influence on jam culture and their ability to connect with audiences long after their active years. It highlights the Grateful Dead's commitment to sharing their live music experience directly with fans.
Who is Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 2 for?
Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 2 works well if you're into gradual build to climactic jams, immersive storytelling through improvisation and extended tracks for deep exploration.
How many songs are on Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 2?
Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 2 has 9 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cold Rain and Snow Standout 6:10
- 2 Big Boss Man 4:48
- 3 Mason’s Children 5:53
- 4 Black Peter 10:44
- 5 Dancing in the Street Standout 14:04
- 6 Good Lovin’ 10:17
- 7 China Cat Sunflower > 4:36
- 8 I Know You Rider 5:08
- 9 Turn On Your Lovelight Standout 18:07
Release Date
June 7, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
79 min 47 sec
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