Road Trips Volume 2 Number 2
Grateful Dead · 2009
234 min · 25 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling tapestry of psychedelic jams and improvisational mastery that captures the essence of live Grateful Dead performances.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of live improvisation patient waves of psychedelic sound extended jams for deep listening
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Road Trips Volume 2 Number 2' came during a period of revitalization for the Grateful Dead's legacy after the passing of Jerry Garcia in 1995. This album is part of a series highlighting archival live recordings, showcasing the band's enduring influence on jam culture and their dedicated fanbase. It serves as a bridge between the band's storied past and ongoing appreciation.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Road Trips Volume 2 Number 2 is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2009. A sprawling tapestry of psychedelic jams and improvisational mastery that captures the essence of live Grateful Dead performances. This album is significant for its deep dive into live performances that capture the spontaneous spirit of the Grateful Dead, reinforcing their status in rock history. While it did not chart commercially, it has been well-received by fans and critics alike for its quality recordings and selection of classic tracks from their extensive catalog. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Road Trips Volume 2 Number 2 sound like?
A sprawling tapestry of psychedelic jams and improvisational mastery that captures the essence of live Grateful Dead performances. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Road Trips Volume 2 Number 2 by Grateful Dead notable?
This album is significant for its deep dive into live performances that capture the spontaneous spirit of the Grateful Dead, reinforcing their status in rock history. While it did not chart commercially, it has been well-received by fans and critics alike for its quality recordings and selection of classic tracks from their extensive catalog. Released in 2009, 'Road Trips Volume 2 Number 2' came during a period of revitalization for the Grateful Dead's legacy after the passing of Jerry Garcia in 1995. This album is part of a series highlighting archival live recordings, showcasing the band's enduring influence on jam culture and their dedicated fanbase. It serves as a bridge between the band's storied past and ongoing appreciation.
Who is Road Trips Volume 2 Number 2 for?
Road Trips Volume 2 Number 2 works well if you're into dynamic exploration of live improvisation, patient waves of psychedelic sound and extended jams for deep listening.
How many songs are on Road Trips Volume 2 Number 2?
Road Trips Volume 2 Number 2 has 25 tracks, running approximately 234 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Morning Dew 6:28
- 2 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl 12:40
- 3 Dark Star > 6:15
- 4 China Cat Sunflower > 4:24
- 5 The Eleven > 5:05
- 6 Turn On Your Lovelight Standout 8:58
- 7 Viola Lee Blues Standout 20:35
- 8 Beat It On Down the Line 3:40
- 9 Hurts Me Too 4:22
- 10 Dark Star Standout 6:45
Disc 2
- 1 That’s It for the Other One > 9:27
- 2 New Potato Caboose > 8:49
- 3 Born Cross‐Eyed > 2:24
- 4 Spanish Jam 14:33
- 5 Alligator > 14:33
- 6 Caution (Do Not Stop on Tracks) > 10:35
- 7 Feedback 6:54
- 8 In the Midnight Hour 10:09
Disc 3
- 1 Viola Lee Blues Standout 22:13
- 2 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl 12:14
- 3 New Potato Caboose 12:05
- 4 Dark Star > 7:25
- 5 China Cat Sunflower > 4:53
- 6 The Eleven 6:11
- 7 Turn On Your Lovelight Standout 12:51
Release Date
March 21, 2009
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
234 min 40 sec
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