Is June 1976 a good place to start with Grateful Dead?

Yes, June 1976 is recommended as a starting point for new Grateful Dead listeners. A sprawling tapestry of improvisational rock, blending folk sensibilities with psychedelic explorations and rich vocal harmonies. Released in March 2020, 'June 1976' captures the Grateful Dead during a prolific phase of live performance recordings. This album follows their extensive touring schedule of the mid-1970s, showcasing their improvisational prowess and solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the jam band scene.

Who is June 1976 for?

June 1976 works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, long-form improvisational exploration and communal sing-along moments.

How many songs are on June 1976?

June 1976 has 110 tracks, running approximately 850 minutes.

June 1976

Grateful Dead · 2020

850 min · 110 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling tapestry of improvisational rock, blending folk sensibilities with psychedelic explorations and rich vocal harmonies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Promised Land Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Franklin’s Tower — This track showcases the band’s signature blend of intricate melodies and extended improvisation, embodying their capacity for musical exploration.
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Sugaree — Known for its soulful delivery and dynamic build, this version reflects the emotional range and depth achieved by the band during live performances.
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Dancing in the Street — The seamless transitions and vibrant energy captured here highlight the band's synergy and ability to engage audiences through rhythm and groove.
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The Music Never Stopped — This song serves as a powerful anthem within their repertoire, illustrating their knack for storytelling wrapped in infectious melodies.
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Eyes of the World — Its expansive structure allows for improvisational freedom, making it a quintessential representation of the band’s live concert ethos.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with peaks
long-form improvisational exploration
communal sing-along moments
headphone detail hunting
patient unfolding of themes

Maybe skip if you

short attention span listeners
prefer tight, concise albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Captures a specific live performance period, appealing to dedicated fans.
Themes: 1970s counterculture· psychedelic improvisation· live performance energy
Career context: Released in March 2020, 'June 1976' captures the Grateful Dead during a prolific phase of live performance recordings. This album follows their extensive touring schedule of the mid-1970s, showcasing their improvisational prowess and solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the jam band scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Phish· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane

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Tracklist

Disc 1

1 Promised Land Start here 3:50
2 Sugaree 9:51
3 Cassidy 4:59
4 They Love Each Other 8:28
5 The Music Never Stopped 5:47
6 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:37
7 Lazy Lightning > 2:55
8 Supplication 4:25
9 Row Jimmy 9:22
10 Big River 6:28
11 Mission in the Rain 7:26
12 Looks Like Rain 9:08

Disc 2

1 Might as Well 6:11
2 Samson and Delilah 7:17
3 Help on the Way > 4:47
4 Slipknot! > 6:58
5 Franklin’s Tower 11:17
6 Let It Grow 11:36
7 Friend of the Devil 8:10

Disc 3

1 Playing in the Band > 14:36
2 Dancing in the Street > 11:02
3 U.S. Blues 5:48

Disc 4

1 Might as Well 6:08
2 Mama Tried 3:24
3 Tennessee Jed 8:59
4 Cassidy 5:05
5 Candyman 8:28
6 Big River 6:18
7 Scarlet Begonias 10:16
8 Looks Like Rain 8:52
9 It Must Have Been the Roses 7:10
10 Lazy Lightning > 2:53
11 Supplication 5:21
12 Brown Eyed Women 5:09

Disc 5

1 Promised Land Start here 3:55
2 St. Stephen > 9:49
3 Dancing in the Street > 11:57
4 The Music Never Stopped 5:41
5 Ship of Fools 7:11

Disc 6

1 Samson and Delilah 7:09
2 Sugaree 11:04
3 Sugar Magnolia > 6:03
4 Eyes of the World > 13:12
5 Stella Blue 10:48
6 Sunshine Daydream 3:28
7 Johnny B. Goode 4:14

Disc 7

1 Cold Rain and Snow 6:48
2 Mama Tried 3:45
3 Row Jimmy 10:13
4 Cassidy 5:08
5 Brown Eyed Women 5:25
6 Big River 6:20
7 Might as Well 6:00
8 Lazy Lightning > 2:55
9 Supplication 4:52
10 Tennessee Jed 8:56

Disc 8

1 Playing in the Band > 19:39
2 The Wheel 6:09
3 Samson and Delilah 6:35
4 High Time 9:51
5 The Music Never Stopped 5:26
6 Crazy Fingers 11:32

Disc 9

1 Dancing in the Street > 12:36
2 Cosmic Charlie 8:46
3 Help on the Way > 4:55
4 Slipknot! > 13:00
5 Franklin’s Tower > 11:02
6 Around and Around 7:17
7 U.S. Blues 5:52

Disc 10

1 Promised Land Start here 4:25
2 Sugaree 9:43
3 Cassidy 4:58
4 Candyman 7:48
5 The Music Never Stopped 5:52
6 It Must Have Been the Roses 7:17
7 Looks Like Rain 7:05
8 Tennessee Jed 9:43
9 Let It Grow > 13:13
10 Might as Well 5:26

Disc 11

1 St. Stephen > 11:11
2 Not Fade Away > 12:14
3 Stella Blue 13:53
4 Samson and Delilah 6:24
5 Friend of the Devil 8:24

Disc 12

1 Dancing in the Street > 13:01
2 The Wheel > 4:43
3 Sugar Magnolia 6:04
4 Scarlet Begonias > 4:49
5 Sunshine Daydream 3:38
6 Johnny B. Goode 4:12

Disc 13

1 Help on the Way > 5:50
2 Slipknot! > 6:30
3 Franklin’s Tower > 9:38
4 The Music Never Stopped 6:05
5 Brown Eyed Women 5:27
6 Cassidy 4:54
7 They Love Each Other 7:33
8 Looks Like Rain 8:01
9 Tennessee Jed 8:28

Disc 14

1 Playing in the Band 19:13
2 Might as Well 6:24
3 Samson and Delilah 7:07
4 High Time 9:38

Disc 15

1 Let It Grow > 13:08
2 Dancing in the Street > 10:20
3 Cosmic Charlie 9:11
4 Around and Around > 6:28
5 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 7:15
6 One More Saturday Night 4:57
7 Not Fade Away 8:03

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