Road Trips Volume 2 Number 3
Grateful Dead · 2009
237 min · 24 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational jams and lyrical storytelling that encapsulates the essence of live Grateful Dead performances.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in preserving the Grateful Dead's live legacy, reflecting their influence on jam bands and the psychedelic rock scene. It draws attention to specific performances that highlight the band's ability to weave extended jams with lyrical depth, helping solidify their reputation as pioneers of live music improvisation. The series itself has been well-received, maintaining interest in the band's catalog years after their hiatus.
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of improvisation wave-like pacing with peaks long jams for deep listening
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Road Trips Volume 2 Number 3' is part of a series that celebrates the Grateful Dead's extensive live archives. At this point in their legacy, the band was posthumously harnessing their rich history, providing fans with curated selections highlighting their improvisational prowess. This album captures performances from 1974, showcasing the band during a period when they were honing their live sound and expanding their musical boundaries.
- 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 China Cat Sunflower > 10:36
- 2 I Know You Rider 4:52
- 3 The Race Is On 3:23
- 4 Eyes of the World > 20:09
- 5 Big River 5:42
- 6 U.S. Blues 5:35
- 7 Playing in the Band Standout 28:53
Disc 2
- 1 Loose Lucy 5:34
- 2 Eyes of the World > 14:27
- 3 China Doll 6:02
- 4 Weather Report Suite > 16:19
- 5 Jam > 9:28
- 6 The Other One > 15:46
- 7 It’s a Sin Jam > 3:18
- 8 Stella Blue 8:27
Disc 3
- 1 Morning Dew Standout 13:07
- 2 Around and Around 5:29
- 3 Deal 6:02
- 4 Greatest Story Ever Told 5:31
- 5 Truckin’ > 8:09
- 6 Jam > 12:44
- 7 Wharf Rat 9:36
- 8 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad 8:16
- 9 Sugar Magnolia 9:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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