Road Trips Volume 2 Number 4 cover

Road Trips Volume 2 Number 4

Grateful Dead · 2009

220 min · 28 tracks · psychedelic rock

A vibrant tapestry of extended jams and lyrical storytelling that captures the essence of live improvisation.

Why this album works

This collection is notable for its representation of the Grateful Dead's live sound, featuring performances that highlight their unique blend of rock and psychedelia. The album was well-received by fans and critics alike, contributing to the ongoing appreciation of the band's rich live history and underscoring their lasting influence on jam bands and live performance culture.
Best for
dynamic journey with peaks extended jams for immersion lyrical storytelling engagement
Context
Released in 2009, 'Road Trips Volume 2 Number 4' comes amidst the Grateful Dead's legacy of posthumous releases, showcasing live performances from their extensive catalog. This album is part of the Road Trips series, which aimed to preserve live recordings and provide fans with a taste of the band's improvisational prowess after Jerry Garcia's passing in 1995.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Samson and Delilah Standout 8:12
  • 2 Here Comes Sunshine 6:27
  • 3 Walkin’ Blues 6:52
  • 4 Deal 9:54
  • 5 Box of Rain Standout 5:26
  • 6 Victim or the Crime > 8:32
  • 7 Crazy Fingers > 9:31
  • 8 Playing in the Band > 18:59
  • 9 Rhythm Devils 5:16

Disc 2

  • 1 Corrina > 8:44
  • 2 Playing in the Band > 3:36
  • 3 China Doll > 6:17
  • 4 Around and Around 7:34
  • 5 Liberty 6:33
  • 6 Shakedown Street Standout 14:20
  • 7 The Same Thing 8:39
  • 8 Dire Wolf 3:23
  • 9 High Time 8:20
  • 10 When I Paint My Masterpiece 5:27

Disc 3

  • 1 Picasso Moon > 7:57
  • 2 Fire on the Mountain 12:21
  • 3 Cassidy > 6:54
  • 4 Uncle John’s Band > 9:31
  • 5 Cassidy 4:12
  • 6 Gloria 5:45
  • 7 Broken Arrow 5:52
  • 8 Ramble On Rose 7:53
  • 9 Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again 8:32

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