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The Best of the Grateful Dead Live

Grateful Dead · 2018

153 min · 19 tracks · psychedelic rock

A tapestry of extended jams and heartfelt lyrics that encapsulates the Grateful Dead's improvisational spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey through peaks
  • extended jams for deep exploration
  • heartfelt lyrics with improvisational spirit
  • wave-like pacing for relaxation
  • for communal listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, concise tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2018, this album came during a period of renewed interest in the Grateful Dead's legacy, following the success of their 50th anniversary celebrations and the subsequent 'Dead & Company' tours. It serves as a compilation that highlights the band's extensive live catalog, showcasing their unique ability to blend genres while remaining true to their roots.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 St. Stephen 6:38
  • 2 Bertha 5:43
  • 3 Wharf Rat 8:33
  • 4 Sugar Magnolia 7:12
  • 5 Jack Straw 4:50
  • 6 Truckin’ 13:10
  • 7 Morning Dew 11:30
  • 8 Brown‐Eyed Women 4:40
  • 9 The Music Never Stopped 5:30
  • 10 Estimated Prophet 8:44

Disc 2

  • 1 Friend of the Devil 7:32
  • 2 Feel Like a Stranger 5:46
  • 3 Fire on the Mountain 6:47
  • 4 Bird Song 7:38
  • 5 Ripple 4:28
  • 6 Eyes of the World 16:16
  • 7 Touch of Grey 6:32
  • 8 Blow Away 12:21
  • 9 So Many Roads 9:35

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