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Truckin' Up to Buffalo

Grateful Dead · 2005

157 min · 21 tracks · psychedelic rock

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock infused with folk and blues elements, echoing the spirit of live performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with improvisational peaks
  • extended tracks for deep engagement
  • vibrant tapestry of live energy
  • reflective moments in spacious sound
  • communal sing-along experiences

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Truckin' Up to Buffalo' captures the Grateful Dead during a time when they were solidifying their legacy as pioneers of live music. This album features a concert from 1989, showcasing their ability to blend genres while maintaining a loyal fanbase. It followed the death of guitarist Jerry Garcia in 1995, marking a nostalgic return for many long-time fans.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Bertha 7:57
  • 2 Greatest Story Ever Told 4:36
  • 3 Cold Rain and Snow 6:45
  • 4 Walkin’ Blues 6:57
  • 5 Row Jimmy 10:50

Disc 2

  • 1 When I Paint My Masterpiece 6:09
  • 2 Stagger Lee 6:01
  • 3 Looks Like Rain 7:11
  • 4 Deal 7:56
  • 5 Touch of Grey 6:31

Disc 3

  • 1 Man Smart, Woman Smarter 8:48
  • 2 Ship of Fools 8:13
  • 3 Playing in the Band 3:30
  • 4 Terrapin Station 12:18

Disc 4

  • 1 Drums 9:00
  • 2 Space 7:28
  • 3 I Will Take You Home 3:53
  • 4 All Along the Watchtower 5:52

Disc 5

  • 1 Morning Dew 11:10
  • 2 Not Fade Away 10:08
  • 3 U.S. Blues 6:04

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