Road Trips Volume 2 Number 1
Grateful Dead · 2008
231 min · 24 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling, adventurous exploration of improvisational rock that captures the essence of the Grateful Dead's live energy.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of improvisation headphone detail hunting for nuances for long road trips
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'Road Trips Volume 2 Number 1' arrives during a period when the Grateful Dead's legacy is celebrated through archival releases. This series showcases live performances from the band's extensive career, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners. The album features recordings from the late 1970s, highlighting their improvisational prowess at a time when the band was highly influential in the jam band scene.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Road Trips Volume 2 Number 1 is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2008. A sprawling, adventurous exploration of improvisational rock that captures the essence of the Grateful Dead's live energy. This album stands out as part of the Grateful Dead's ongoing effort to preserve and celebrate their live performance history through official releases. It serves as a testament to their impact on psychedelic rock and jam music, influencing countless artists and bands in the decades that followed. Additionally, it received positive reviews for its quality sound and selection of performances, reinforcing the band's enduring legacy. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Road Trips Volume 2 Number 1 sound like?
A sprawling, adventurous exploration of improvisational rock that captures the essence of the Grateful Dead's live energy. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Road Trips Volume 2 Number 1 by Grateful Dead notable?
This album stands out as part of the Grateful Dead's ongoing effort to preserve and celebrate their live performance history through official releases. It serves as a testament to their impact on psychedelic rock and jam music, influencing countless artists and bands in the decades that followed. Additionally, it received positive reviews for its quality sound and selection of performances, reinforcing the band's enduring legacy. Released in 2008, 'Road Trips Volume 2 Number 1' arrives during a period when the Grateful Dead's legacy is celebrated through archival releases. This series showcases live performances from the band's extensive career, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners. The album features recordings from the late 1970s, highlighting their improvisational prowess at a time when the band was highly influential in the jam band scene.
Who is Road Trips Volume 2 Number 1 for?
Road Trips Volume 2 Number 1 works well if you're into dynamic exploration of improvisation, headphone detail hunting for nuances and for long road trips.
How many songs are on Road Trips Volume 2 Number 1?
Road Trips Volume 2 Number 1 has 24 tracks, running approximately 231 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Truckin’ > Standout 9:06
- 2 China Cat Sunflower > 7:50
- 3 I Know You Rider 7:09
- 4 Playing in the Band > 11:05
- 5 Ship of Fools > 6:42
- 6 Playing in the Band > 2:31
- 7 Uncle John’s Band > 10:48
- 8 Let It Grow > 11:30
- 9 Jam 11:18
Disc 2
- 1 Jam > 10:24
- 2 Dark Star > Standout 13:21
- 3 Playing in the Band > 3:52
- 4 Dark Star > Standout 14:43
- 5 Throwing Stones > 10:02
- 6 Touch of Grey 7:41
- 7 Turn On Your Lovelight 7:13
- 8 Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door 9:28
Disc 3
- 1 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo 9:34
- 2 Picasso Moon 7:33
- 3 To Lay Me Down 9:42
- 4 Eyes of the World > Standout 17:57
- 5 Estimated Prophet > 12:59
- 6 Foolish Heart > 8:24
- 7 Jam 10:35
Release Date
December 10, 2008
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
231 min 38 sec
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