Road Trips Volume 1 Number 2 cover

Road Trips Volume 1 Number 2

Grateful Dead · 2008

237 min · 26 tracks · psychedelic rock

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational jams and lyrical storytelling that captures the essence of live Grateful Dead performances.

Why this album works

This album features rare live performances that highlight the band's improvisational prowess, contributing to the ongoing interest in their music posthumously. It was well-received by fans and critics alike, maintaining the Grateful Dead's reputation as pioneers of live psychedelic rock.
Best for
dynamic exploration with peaks improvisational jams for engagement headphone detail hunting sessions
Context
Released in 2008, 'Road Trips Volume 1 Number 2' is part of the Grateful Dead's archival series, showcasing live recordings from their extensive career. At this time, the band had been disbanded since 1995, and this collection served to celebrate their enduring legacy while introducing new audiences to their classic sound.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Let It Grow 10:17
  • 2 Sugaree 17:41
  • 3 The Music Never Stopped Standout 8:59
  • 4 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo > 11:53
  • 5 El Paso 4:52
  • 6 Help on the Way > 5:48
  • 7 Slipknot! > 4:02
  • 8 Franklin’s Tower Standout 14:59

Disc 2

  • 1 Playing in the Band > 17:12
  • 2 Drums 3:08
  • 3 The Other One > 8:23
  • 4 Good Lovin’ > 5:53
  • 5 Terrapin Station > 11:28
  • 6 Black Peter > 13:16
  • 7 Around and Around 9:08
  • 8 Brokedown Palace > 5:50
  • 9 Playing in the Band 5:23

Disc 3

  • 1 Scarlet Begonias > Standout 10:02
  • 2 Fire on the Mountain 9:31
  • 3 Estimated Prophet 12:04
  • 4 Loser 7:55
  • 5 Sunrise 3:56
  • 6 Iko Iko > 7:05
  • 7 The Wheel > 5:30
  • 8 Wharf Rat > 13:31
  • 9 Sugar Magnolia 9:48

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