Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 3 cover

Grateful Dead Download Series Volume 3

Grateful Dead · 2005

140 min · 21 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling tapestry of improvisational rock, blending folk, blues, and psychedelia in a live setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • long-form improvisational jams
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • for communal listening
  • great for road trip vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise track lengths
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2005, the Grateful Dead had established themselves as pioneers of live music and improvisation, with this album being part of their ongoing Download Series. Released posthumously, it captures the essence of their legendary performances that defined their career from the late '60s onward. This volume showcases shows from the early '70s era, preserving the band's legacy for new generations of fans.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Bertha 7:38
  • 2 Playing in the Band 6:41
  • 3 Sugaree 8:09
  • 4 Me and My Uncle 3:59
  • 5 Tennessee Jed 6:55
  • 6 Jack Straw 5:29
  • 7 Big Railroad Blues 4:04
  • 8 Me and Bobby McGee 6:16
  • 9 Cumberland Blues 6:12
  • 10 Cold Rain and Snow 5:59
  • 11 Mexicali Blues 3:30
  • 12 Loser 6:45

Disc 2

  • 1 El Paso 4:43
  • 2 Comes a Time 8:08
  • 3 One More Saturday Night 4:55
  • 4 Ramble On Rose 6:54
  • 5 Sugar Magnolia 6:34
  • 6 Truckin’ > 10:34
  • 7 Drums > 6:54
  • 8 The Other One > 16:06
  • 9 Johnny B. Goode 4:20

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