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Postcards of the Hanging

Grateful Dead · 2002

75 min · 11 tracks · psychedelic rock

A tapestry of Dylan covers infused with the Grateful Dead's signature improvisational spirit and vibrant musical interplay.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • improvisational spirit in covers
  • gradual build to emotional peaks
  • for late-night listening
  • vibrant musical interplay throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 1, 2002, 'Postcards of the Hanging' showcases the Grateful Dead's continued evolution as a band long after Jerry Garcia's passing in 1995. This album comes during a time when surviving members were exploring their legacy through live recordings and reinterpretations, reflecting their connection to Bob Dylan's work.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 When I Paint My Masterpiece 6:11
  • 2 She Belongs to Me 7:20
  • 3 Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues 4:29
  • 4 Maggie’s Farm 6:16
  • 5 Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again 8:07
  • 6 It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry 7:35
  • 7 Ballad of a Thin Man 6:40
  • 8 Desolation Row 9:55
  • 9 All Along the Watchtower 5:44
  • 10 It’s All Over Now Baby Blue 7:26
  • 11 Man of Peace 5:51

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