View from the Vault, Volume Four
Grateful Dead · 2003
266 min · 38 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling journey through intricate melodies and improvisational jams, capturing the essence of live Grateful Dead performances.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with improvisational peaks extended jams for patient listeners for late-night exploration
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'View from the Vault, Volume Four' is part of a series that showcases the band’s live recordings. At this point in their career, the Grateful Dead were well-established as a cornerstone of American rock music, with a legacy of live performances that continued to draw fans long after their initial formation in 1965.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
View from the Vault, Volume Four is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2003. A sprawling journey through intricate melodies and improvisational jams, capturing the essence of live Grateful Dead performances. 'View from the Vault, Volume Four' is significant for its representation of the Grateful Dead's legendary live performances, influencing generations of jam bands. The album provides a rich documentation of the band's improvisational style, serving as a testament to their impact on the psychedelic rock movement and live concert culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does View from the Vault, Volume Four sound like?
A sprawling journey through intricate melodies and improvisational jams, capturing the essence of live Grateful Dead performances. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes View from the Vault, Volume Four by Grateful Dead notable?
'View from the Vault, Volume Four' is significant for its representation of the Grateful Dead's legendary live performances, influencing generations of jam bands. The album provides a rich documentation of the band's improvisational style, serving as a testament to their impact on the psychedelic rock movement and live concert culture. Released in 2003, 'View from the Vault, Volume Four' is part of a series that showcases the band’s live recordings. At this point in their career, the Grateful Dead were well-established as a cornerstone of American rock music, with a legacy of live performances that continued to draw fans long after their initial formation in 1965.
Who is View from the Vault, Volume Four for?
View from the Vault, Volume Four works well if you're into dynamic journey with improvisational peaks, extended jams for patient listeners and for late-night exploration.
How many songs are on View from the Vault, Volume Four?
View from the Vault, Volume Four has 38 tracks, running approximately 266 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Funiculi Funicula 3:52
- 2 Jack Straw > 5:59
- 3 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo 9:30
- 4 My Brother Esau 5:01
- 5 Friend of the Devil Standout 9:06
- 6 Me and My Uncle > 3:08
- 7 Big River 6:07
- 8 When Push Comes to Shove 5:26
- 9 Far From Me 4:24
- 10 Cassidy > 6:57
- 11 Deal 7:57
Disc 2
- 1 Hell in a Bucket > 5:58
- 2 Scarlet Begonias Standout 7:36
- 3 Playing in the Band > 10:46
- 4 Drums > 7:01
- 5 Space > 5:49
- 6 Uncle John’s Band > 7:17
- 7 Dear Mr. Fantasy > 6:26
- 8 I Need a Miracle > 3:35
- 9 Bertha > 7:01
- 10 Sugar Magnolia 9:22
Disc 3
- 1 Iko Iko 6:36
- 2 New Minglewood Blues 7:53
- 3 Tons of Steel 5:36
- 4 West L.A. Fadeaway 7:48
- 5 When I Paint My Masterpiece > 3:45
- 6 Mexicali Blues 4:51
- 7 Bird Song > 8:41
- 8 Promised Land 4:26
Disc 4
- 1 Shakedown Street > 12:23
- 2 Looks Like Rain > 8:23
- 3 Terrapin Station > 11:47
- 4 Drums > 8:36
- 5 Space > 6:23
- 6 The Other One > 6:47
- 7 Stella Blue > 7:12
- 8 Throwing Stones > 8:48
- 9 Not Fade Away 7:51
Release Date
April 8, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
266 min 4 sec
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