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One from the Vault

Grateful Dead · 1991

121 min · 16 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling tapestry of improvisational psychedelia woven through intricate melodies and robust rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • wave-like pacing for patience
  • immersive live improvisational experience
  • deep listening for reflective moods
  • extended tracks for exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, standalone songs
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'One from the Vault' captures the Grateful Dead's essence during a period of renewed interest following their 1987 commercial breakthrough with 'In the Dark'. This live album showcases performances from 1976, reflecting their improvisational prowess and deep connection with their audience at a time when they were solidifying their legacy as live music icons.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Introduction 0:46
  • 2 Help on the Way / Slipknot! 7:52
  • 3 Franklin’s Tower 6:58
  • 4 The Music Never Stopped 5:28
  • 5 It Must Have Been the Roses 5:05
  • 6 Eyes of the World / Drums 14:31
  • 7 King Solomon’s Marbles / Stronger Than Dirt (or, Milkin’ the Turkey) 6:36
  • 8 Around and Around 5:59

Disc 2

  • 1 Sugaree 7:55
  • 2 Big River 4:50
  • 3 Crazy Fingers / Drums 13:08
  • 4 The Other One 5:32
  • 5 Sage and Spirit 3:24
  • 6 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad 7:13
  • 7 U.S. Blues 5:30
  • 8 Blues for Allah 21:01

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