The Closing of Winterland
Grateful Dead · 2003
250 min · 27 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling journey through psychedelic rock, blending improvisational jams with heartfelt storytelling and vibrant instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- improvisational jams for exploration
- heartfelt storytelling through music
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- for late-night reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, concise tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 16, 2003, 'The Closing of Winterland' captures the Grateful Dead's live performance essence during their late career. This album comes after the band's hiatus following Jerry Garcia's death in 1995, showcasing their enduring legacy and continued influence on the jam band scene. It serves as a testament to their resilience and connection with fans, emphasizing the communal experience that defines their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phish· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sugar Magnolia 7:15
- 2 Scarlet Begonias 11:56
- 3 Fire on the Mountain 15:05
- 4 Me and My Uncle 3:09
- 5 Big River 7:08
- 6 Friend of the Devil 10:44
- 7 It’s All Over Now 8:23
- 8 Stagger Lee 7:59
- 9 From the Heart of Me 3:46
- 10 Sunshine Daydream 3:11
Disc 2
- 1 Samson and Delilah 9:15
- 2 Ramble On Rose 9:30
- 3 I Need a Miracle 11:17
- 4 Terrapin Station 12:27
- 5 Playin’ in the Band 13:12
Disc 3
- 1 Rhythm Devils 19:29
- 2 Not Fade Away 19:35
- 3 Around and Around 9:14
Disc 4
- 1 Dark Star 11:53
- 2 The Other One 4:55
- 3 Dark Star 1:09
- 4 Wharf Rat 11:08
- 5 St. Stephen 7:51
- 6 Good Lovin’ 13:57
- 7 Casey Jones 5:17
- 8 Johnny B. Goode 7:14
- 9 We Bid You Goodnight 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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