Steal Your Face
Grateful Dead · 1976
82 min · 14 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of live jams and improvisational spirit, capturing the essence of the Grateful Dead's concert experience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks vibrant live jams and improvisation for long road trips
- Context
- Released on June 1, 1976, 'Steal Your Face' marked a significant moment in the Grateful Dead's career as their first live album since the landmark 'Europe '72'. At this point, the band had established a dedicated fanbase rooted in their improvisational style and extensive touring, solidifying their status as pioneers of the jam band movement. This album encapsulates their live performance ethos during a transitional period following the departure of some original members and changes in sound.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Steal Your Face is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 1976. A vibrant tapestry of live jams and improvisational spirit, capturing the essence of the Grateful Dead's concert experience. 'Steal Your Face' is notable for its role in documenting the Grateful Dead's unique live performances, featuring tracks that became staples in their repertoire. The album was met with mixed reviews initially but has since gained recognition for its authenticity and representation of the band's improvisational legacy, influencing countless artists within the jam band and rock scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Steal Your Face sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of live jams and improvisational spirit, capturing the essence of the Grateful Dead's concert experience. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Steal Your Face by Grateful Dead notable?
'Steal Your Face' is notable for its role in documenting the Grateful Dead's unique live performances, featuring tracks that became staples in their repertoire. The album was met with mixed reviews initially but has since gained recognition for its authenticity and representation of the band's improvisational legacy, influencing countless artists within the jam band and rock scenes. Released on June 1, 1976, 'Steal Your Face' marked a significant moment in the Grateful Dead's career as their first live album since the landmark 'Europe '72'. At this point, the band had established a dedicated fanbase rooted in their improvisational style and extensive touring, solidifying their status as pioneers of the jam band movement. This album encapsulates their live performance ethos during a transitional period following the departure of some original members and changes in sound.
Who is Steal Your Face for?
Steal Your Face works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, vibrant live jams and improvisation and for long road trips.
How many songs are on Steal Your Face?
Steal Your Face has 14 tracks, running approximately 82 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Promised Land 3:17
- 2 Cold Rain & Snow 5:37
- 3 Around and Around 5:06
- 4 Stella Blue Standout 8:48
- 5 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo Standout 8:03
- 6 Ship of Fools 7:01
- 7 Beat It On Down the Line 3:23
Disc 2
- 1 Big River 4:53
- 2 Black‐Throated Wind 6:04
- 3 U.S. Blues 5:18
- 4 El Paso 4:16
- 5 Sugaree 7:33
- 6 It Must Have Been the Roses 5:58
- 7 Casey Jones Standout 7:05
Release Date
June 1, 1976
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
82 min 28 sec
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