Road Trips Volume 4 Number 2
Grateful Dead · 2011
237 min · 33 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling tapestry of improvisational rock, blending lyrical storytelling with transcendental jams and a communal spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo Start here — This track sets the tone for the album with its intricate interplay between lyrical narrative and musical exploration, embodying the band's signature style.
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Scarlet Begonias > — The seamless transition into Fire on the Mountain illustrates the Grateful Dead's ability to weave together complex musical themes while engaging with their audience.
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Estimated Prophet > — This track showcases the band's experimental approach with its extended jamming, exemplifying their unique blend of rock and improvisation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- improvisational exploration and storytelling
- for extended listening
- wave-like pacing invites immersion
- great for late-night reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Part of an archival series, appealing to dedicated fans but not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- nostalgic improvisation· communal spirit· live concert energy
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Road Trips Volume 4 Number 2 is part of the Grateful Dead's extensive archival series, which showcases live performances from their storied career. By this point, the band had long been disbanded following Jerry Garcia's death in 1995, making this collection a nostalgic revisitation for fans. The album highlights the band's enduring legacy and the continued interest in their live recordings.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phish· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo > Start here 10:10
- 2 Jack Straw > 5:19
- 3 To Lay Me Down 8:29
- 4 Ballad of a Thin Man 6:52
- 5 When Push Comes to Shove 4:50
- 6 New Minglewood Blues 7:48
- 7 Cumberland Blues 5:51
- 8 Deal 7:07
- 9 When I Paint My Masterpiece 5:00
- 10 Let It Grow 12:06
- 11 Brokedown Palace 5:21
Disc 2
- 1 Scarlet Begonias > 8:05
- 2 Fire on the Mountain 11:35
- 3 Samson and Delilah 6:40
- 4 Terrapin Station > 11:41
- 5 Rhythm Devils > 5:52
- 6 Space > 6:22
- 7 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 6:17
- 8 I Need a Miracle > 3:21
- 9 Dear Mr. Fantasy > 4:20
- 10 Hey Jude > 1:41
- 11 All Along the Watchtower 4:45
- 12 Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door 8:30
Disc 3
- 1 China Cat Sunflower > 6:19
- 2 I Know You Rider 5:37
- 3 Estimated Prophet > 12:36
- 4 Eyes of the World > 8:55
- 5 Rhythm Devils > 7:00
- 6 Space > 8:33
- 7 The Other One > 7:19
- 8 Wharf Rat > 7:55
- 9 Throwing Stones > 9:05
- 10 Not Fade Away 5:57
What to play next
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
A Live One
Phish
Captures a similar improvisational spirit and communal vibe in their live performances.
At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
Shares extended jams and lyrical storytelling, creating a rich live concert atmosphere.
Live in the Classic City
Widespread Panic
Features lengthy improvisations and a celebratory live energy reminiscent of the Grateful Dead's style.
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