Madison Square Garden, New York, NY 3/9/81
Grateful Dead · 2022
173 min · 21 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock and heartfelt lyrics, capturing the Grateful Dead's live energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- wave-like pacing with improvisation
- extended jams for deep listening
- heartfelt lyrics and storytelling
- for late-night gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, concise tracks
- need instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2022, this live album encapsulates the Grateful Dead's enduring legacy long after their 1995 breakup. The band had previously been celebrated for their pioneering jam sessions and eclectic influences, making this archival release a significant addition to their extensive discography, showcasing the magic of a performance from 1981.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phish· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Feel Like a Stranger 9:07
- 2 Althea 7:52
- 3 C.C. Rider 8:00
- 4 Ramble On Rose 7:41
- 5 El Paso 5:31
- 6 Deep Elem Blues 7:03
- 7 Beat It On Down the Line 3:58
- 8 Bird Song 11:15
- 9 New Minglewood Blues 7:02
Disc 2
- 1 China Cat Sunflower 9:33
- 2 I Know You Rider 6:11
- 3 Samson and Delilah 7:32
- 4 Ship of Fools 8:22
Disc 3
- 1 Estimated Prophet 14:07
- 2 Uncle John’s Band 11:46
- 3 Drums 10:32
- 4 Space 7:30
- 5 The Other One 7:47
- 6 Stella Blue 9:50
- 7 Good Lovin’ 6:51
- 8 U.S. Blues 5:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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