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Infrared Roses

Grateful Dead · 1991

58 min · 12 tracks · psychedelic rock

A swirling tapestry of atmospheric soundscapes that captures the essence of experimental psychedelia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with gradual shifts
  • atmospheric soundscapes for deep listening
  • dynamic exploration with resolution
  • immersive experience for reflective moments
  • for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Infrared Roses' was released in 1991, the Grateful Dead had already established themselves as a cornerstone of American rock, blending improvisational live performances with studio innovation. This album came out after their acclaimed 'In the Dark' and showcased their continued exploration into ambient and electronic influences, reflecting the band's willingness to evolve beyond traditional song structures.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Crowd Sculpture 2:21
  • 2 Parallelogram 5:06
  • 3 Little Nemo in Nightland 6:18
  • 4 Riverside Rhapsody 3:55
  • 5 Post-Modern Highrise Table Top Stomp 4:23
  • 6 Infrared Roses 5:39
  • 7 Silver Apples of the Moon 5:41
  • 8 Speaking in Swords 3:29
  • 9 Magnesium Night Light 5:30
  • 10 Sparrow Hawk Row 3:23
  • 11 River of Nine Sorrows 4:25
  • 12 Apollo at the Ritz 8:16

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