Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72
Grateful Dead · 2002
314 min · 39 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of extended improvisations and lyrical storytelling, capturing the essence of the Dead's live energy.
Why this album works
- Best for
- extended improvisations for deep listening dynamic journey with emotional peaks for communal sing-alongs
- Context
- When 'Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72' was released in July 2002, the Grateful Dead had recently disbanded after Jerry Garcia's death in 1995. This album serves as a retrospective of their European tour in 1972, showcasing their peak improvisational abilities during a pivotal moment in their career when they were rapidly gaining popularity.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72 is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2002. A vibrant tapestry of extended improvisations and lyrical storytelling, capturing the essence of the Dead's live energy. This album is significant for its role in preserving the legacy of the Grateful Dead's live performances, particularly from a transformative year. Its release contributed to the ongoing appreciation of the band’s extensive live catalog, demonstrating their influence on jam bands and the live music scene, and received positive reviews for its sound quality and selection of tracks. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72 sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of extended improvisations and lyrical storytelling, capturing the essence of the Dead's live energy. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72 by Grateful Dead notable?
This album is significant for its role in preserving the legacy of the Grateful Dead's live performances, particularly from a transformative year. Its release contributed to the ongoing appreciation of the band’s extensive live catalog, demonstrating their influence on jam bands and the live music scene, and received positive reviews for its sound quality and selection of tracks. When 'Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72' was released in July 2002, the Grateful Dead had recently disbanded after Jerry Garcia's death in 1995. This album serves as a retrospective of their European tour in 1972, showcasing their peak improvisational abilities during a pivotal moment in their career when they were rapidly gaining popularity.
Who is Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72 for?
Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72 works well if you're into extended improvisations for deep listening, dynamic journey with emotional peaks and for communal sing-alongs.
How many songs are on Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72?
Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72 has 39 tracks, running approximately 314 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Cold Rain and Snow 6:02
- 2 Greatest Story Ever Told 6:00
- 3 Mr. Charlie 3:52
- 4 Sugaree 7:34
- 5 Mexicali Blues 4:10
- 6 Big Boss Man 6:28
- 7 Deal 5:51
- 8 Jack Straw 5:19
- 9 Big Railroad Blues 4:26
- 10 Hurts Me Too 6:07
- 11 China Cat Sunflower > 5:05
- 12 I Know You Rider 7:50
- 13 Playing in the Band Standout 10:10
Disc 2
- 1 Good Lovin’ 20:31
- 2 Ramble On Rose 6:41
- 3 Black‐Throated Wind 6:07
- 4 Sitting on Top of the World 3:30
- 5 Comes a Time 7:01
- 6 Turn On Your Lovelight > 13:02
- 7 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 8:22
- 8 Not Fade Away > 4:54
- 9 Hey Bo Diddley > 4:30
- 10 Not Fade Away 3:06
Disc 3
- 1 Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu 5:15
- 2 Black Peter 8:52
- 3 Chinatown Shuffle 3:23
- 4 Truckin’ > 10:14
- 5 Drums > 2:44
- 6 The Other One > 19:31
- 7 El Paso > 4:47
- 8 The Other One > 8:20
- 9 Wharf Rat 10:48
- 10 One More Saturday Night 4:57
Disc 4
- 1 Uncle John’s Band 7:20
- 2 The Stranger (Two Souls in Communion) 7:57
- 3 Dark Star > Standout 31:27
- 4 Sugar Magnolia > 7:15
- 5 Caution (Do Not Stop on Tracks) 17:15
- 6 Brokedown Palace 7:02
Release Date
July 9, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
314 min 2 sec
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