Road Trips Volume 3 Number 1
Grateful Dead · 2009
231 min · 29 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling tapestry of improvisational jams and heartfelt ballads, embodying the essence of live Grateful Dead performances.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in preserving and showcasing the band's live improvisational style, appealing to both die-hard fans and new listeners. 'Road Trips Volume 3 Number 1' received positive reviews for its rich audio quality and selection of tracks, further solidifying the Grateful Dead’s influence on jam band culture and live music recording.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks wave-like pacing and flow immersive live performance experience
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Road Trips Volume 3 Number 1' comes during a period when the Grateful Dead's legacy was being celebrated posthumously after Jerry Garcia's death in 1995. This album captures live recordings from 1974, showcasing their ability to blend genres and create spontaneous musical journeys. It is part of a series that reflects on their extensive archive of live performances.
- 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 16:04
- 2 Mama Tried > 2:26
- 3 Mexicali Blues 4:54
- 4 Row Jimmy 13:15
- 5 It’s All Over Now 8:19
- 6 High Time 7:02
- 7 The Music Never Stopped Standout 8:47
- 8 Alabama Getaway > 7:06
- 9 Greatest Story Ever Told 5:07
Disc 2
- 1 Terrapin Station > 14:03
- 2 Playing in the Band > 17:29
- 3 Rhythm Devils > 7:36
- 4 Space > 2:28
- 5 Uncle John’s Band > 9:34
- 6 I Need a Miracle > 4:05
- 7 Bertha > 6:31
- 8 Good Lovin’ 7:28
- 9 Casey Jones 5:14
- 10 One More Saturday Night 4:56
Disc 3
- 1 New Minglewood Blues 8:21
- 2 Candyman 6:56
- 3 Ramble On Rose 7:44
- 4 Lazy Lightning > 3:27
- 5 Supplication 5:54
- 6 Scarlet Begonias > 10:24
- 7 Fire on the Mountain > 9:23
- 8 Let It Grow 10:06
- 9 Truckin’ > 7:21
- 10 Wharf Rat 9:11
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