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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • sprawling improvisational explorations
  • headphone detail hunting
  • for late-night reflection
  • soulful melodies for contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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.

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 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

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