Grayfolded cover

Grayfolded

Grateful Dead · 1994

106 min · 15 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling soundscape where ambient textures intertwine with improvisational jams, creating a cosmic journey through sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cosmic journey through sound
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • immersive soundscapes for reflection
  • exploratory sessions with depth
  • dynamic improvisation and textures

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, straightforward tracks
  • seek immediate gratification from music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'Grayfolded' arrived during a period of transition for the Grateful Dead following the death of Jerry Garcia in 1995. This album is a unique remix project that combines live recordings and performances, showcasing the band's extensive improvisational prowess. It reflects their continued evolution as they explored new musical territories even after Garcia's passing.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Novature (Formless Nights Fall) 1:20
  • 2 Pouring Velvet 2:58
  • 3 In Revolving Ash Light 16:59
  • 4 Clouds Cast 7:13
  • 5 Through 8:52
  • 6 Fault Forces 6:19
  • 7 The Phil Zone 4:45
  • 8 La estrella oscura 9:33
  • 9 Recedes (While We Can) 1:57

Disc 2

  • 1 Transilence 0:45
  • 2 73rd Star Bridge Sonata 14:25
  • 3 Cease Tone Beam 13:27
  • 4 The Speed of Space 9:23
  • 5 Dark Matter Problem / Every Leaf Is Turning 7:15
  • 6 Foldback Time 1:32

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