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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phish· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane
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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