Road Trips Volume 1 Number 4
Grateful Dead · 2008
217 min · 23 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock weaving together melodies and rhythms with an infectious energy.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its critical reception, as it highlights some of the Grateful Dead's most beloved live performances from their extensive catalog. It serves as a testament to the band's influence on jam bands and live music culture, often cited by fans and critics alike for its exceptional energy and musicianship during a pivotal time in the Dead's career.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks dynamic improvisational energy extended tracks for deep exploration
- Context
- Released in 2008 as part of the 'Road Trips' archival series, this album showcases live performances from 1974. At this point, the Grateful Dead had established themselves as a pioneering force in psychedelic rock, with their signature improvisational style deeply ingrained in their identity. The album encapsulates the band's dynamic stage presence during a prolific era of musical exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Neil Young· Bruce Springsteen· Bob Dylan· Cyndi Lauper· Bon Jovi· Elvis Presley· Prince
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sugaree Standout 13:39
- 2 Passenger 4:37
- 3 Stagger Lee 7:33
- 4 I Need a Miracle 7:40
- 5 Got My Mojo Working > 12:10
- 6 The Other One > 7:31
- 7 Stella Blue > 11:54
- 8 Sugar Magnolia 8:43
- 9 U.S. Blues 5:41
Disc 2
- 1 Ollin Arageed > 3:33
- 2 Deal 6:27
- 3 Peggy‐O 9:07
- 4 Jack Straw 6:27
- 5 Scarlet Begonias > Standout 11:45
- 6 Fire on the Mountain 12:40
- 7 Not Fade Away > 21:42
- 8 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad 7:56
Disc 3
- 1 Bertha > 7:17
- 2 Good Lovin’ 7:46
- 3 Estimated Prophet > Standout 14:51
- 4 He’s Gone 10:34
- 5 If I Had the World to Give > 8:40
- 6 Around and Around 9:23
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