Saint of Circumstance
Grateful Dead · 2019
163 min · 22 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling tapestry of improvisational rock infused with soulful melodies and psychedelic explorations.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks sprawling improvisational explorations headphone detail hunting
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Saint of Circumstance' emerged during a period of resurgence for the Grateful Dead, following their 1987 commercial breakthrough with 'In the Dark.' This live album captures the band's unique blend of spontaneity and musicality that defined their late career performances. It showcases the evolution of their sound as they continued to explore new interpretations of classic material.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Saint of Circumstance is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2019. A sprawling tapestry of improvisational rock infused with soulful melodies and psychedelic explorations. The album is notable for its live renditions of beloved tracks and reflects the band's enduring appeal, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart. 'Saint of Circumstance' stands out as a testament to the band's improvisational prowess and has influenced countless jam bands and musicians within the psychedelic rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Saint of Circumstance sound like?
A sprawling tapestry of improvisational rock infused with soulful melodies and psychedelic explorations. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Saint of Circumstance by Grateful Dead notable?
The album is notable for its live renditions of beloved tracks and reflects the band's enduring appeal, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart. 'Saint of Circumstance' stands out as a testament to the band's improvisational prowess and has influenced countless jam bands and musicians within the psychedelic rock genre. Released in 1990, 'Saint of Circumstance' emerged during a period of resurgence for the Grateful Dead, following their 1987 commercial breakthrough with 'In the Dark.' This live album captures the band's unique blend of spontaneity and musicality that defined their late career performances. It showcases the evolution of their sound as they continued to explore new interpretations of classic material.
Who is Saint of Circumstance for?
Saint of Circumstance works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, sprawling improvisational explorations and headphone detail hunting.
How many songs are on Saint of Circumstance?
Saint of Circumstance has 22 tracks, running approximately 163 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Eyes of the World > 15:26
- 2 Walkin’ Blues 7:01
- 3 Brown‐Eyed Women Standout 6:10
- 4 Dark Star > 1:32
- 5 When I Paint My Masterpiece 5:28
- 6 Loose Lucy 9:16
- 7 Cassidy 7:12
- 8 Might as Well 6:43
Disc 2
- 1 Saint of Circumstance > 10:56
- 2 Ship of Fools > 8:01
- 3 Dark Star > 1:14
- 4 Truckin’ > 6:55
- 5 New Speedway Boogie > 9:12
- 6 Dark Star > 0:56
- 7 Uncle John’s Band > 11:19
- 8 Dark Star > 8:06
- 9 Drums 12:14
Disc 3
- 1 Space > 8:35
- 2 China Doll > 5:08
- 3 Playing in the Band > 4:35
- 4 Sugar Magnolia 10:53
- 5 The Weight 6:21
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
163 min 13 sec
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