Grateful Dead Records Collection
Grateful Dead · 2017
198 min · 39 tracks · psychedelic rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of improvisational psychedelia and heartfelt Americana, echoing the spirit of a live Grateful Dead performance.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with peaks immersive long-form listening experience wave-like pacing with flow
- Context
- By the time the 'Grateful Dead Records Collection' was released in 2017, the Grateful Dead had already secured their legacy as pioneers in the jam band scene. This compilation came after the passing of iconic frontman Jerry Garcia in 1995, showcasing a curated selection of tracks that highlight the band's extensive catalog and improvisational prowess, appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners alike.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Grateful Dead Records Collection is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2017. A kaleidoscopic blend of improvisational psychedelia and heartfelt Americana, echoing the spirit of a live Grateful Dead performance. The album serves as a significant retrospective, not only celebrating the band's unique sound but also revitalizing interest in their music after years of absence from the studio recording landscape. It has been well-received by fans and critics, solidifying the Grateful Dead's enduring influence on rock and improvisational music scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Grateful Dead Records Collection sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of improvisational psychedelia and heartfelt Americana, echoing the spirit of a live Grateful Dead performance. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Grateful Dead Records Collection by Grateful Dead notable?
The album serves as a significant retrospective, not only celebrating the band's unique sound but also revitalizing interest in their music after years of absence from the studio recording landscape. It has been well-received by fans and critics, solidifying the Grateful Dead's enduring influence on rock and improvisational music scenes. By the time the 'Grateful Dead Records Collection' was released in 2017, the Grateful Dead had already secured their legacy as pioneers in the jam band scene. This compilation came after the passing of iconic frontman Jerry Garcia in 1995, showcasing a curated selection of tracks that highlight the band's extensive catalog and improvisational prowess, appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners alike.
Who is Grateful Dead Records Collection for?
Grateful Dead Records Collection works well if you're into dynamic exploration with peaks, immersive long-form listening experience and wave-like pacing with flow.
How many songs are on Grateful Dead Records Collection?
Grateful Dead Records Collection has 39 tracks, running approximately 198 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 2 Let Me Sing Your Blues Away 3:18
- 3 Row Jimmy 7:15
- 4 Stella Blue 6:26
- 5 Here Comes Sunshine 4:40
- 6 Eyes of the World Standout 5:21
- 7 Weather Report Suite: Prelude / Part I / Part II (Let It Grow) 12:43
Disc 2
- 1 U.S. Blues 4:42
- 2 China Doll 4:11
- 3 Unbroken Chain Standout 6:46
- 4 Loose Lucy 3:25
- 5 Scarlet Begonias Standout 4:19
- 6 Pride of Cucamonga 4:17
- 7 Money Money 4:24
- 8 Ship of Fools 5:29
Disc 3
- 1 Help on the Way 3:12
- 2 Slipknot! 4:03
- 3 Franklin’s Tower 4:33
- 4 King Soloman’s Marbles
- 5 Stronger Than Dirt or Milkin’ the Turkey
- 6 The Music Never Stopped 4:35
- 7 Crazy Fingers 6:42
- 8 Sage & Spirit 3:07
- 9 Blues for Allah 12:33
- 10 Sand Castles & Glass Camels
- 11 Unusual Occurrences in the Desert
Disc 4
- 1 The Promised Land 3:17
- 2 Cold Rain & Snow 5:37
- 3 Around and Around 5:06
- 4 Stella Blue 8:48
- 5 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo 8:03
- 6 Ship of Fools 7:01
- 7 Beat It On Down the Line 3:23
Disc 5
- 1 Big River 4:53
- 2 Black‐Throated Wind 6:04
- 3 U.S. Blues 5:18
- 4 El Paso 4:16
- 5 Sugaree 7:33
- 6 It Must Have Been the Roses 5:58
- 7 Casey Jones 7:05
Release Date
November 24, 2017
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
198 min 33 sec
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