View from the Vault, Volume One cover

View from the Vault, Volume One

Grateful Dead · 2000

211 min · 25 tracks · psychedelic rock

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock and heartfelt ballads weaving through the Grateful Dead's expansive live legacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied peaks
  • extended improvisational explorations
  • heartfelt ballads for reflection
  • for long gatherings
  • wave-like pacing for deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, structured tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'View from the Vault, Volume One' marked a significant moment for the Grateful Dead as they showcased their legendary live performances post-1995, following Jerry Garcia’s death. This album served as a testament to their enduring influence in the jam band scene and introduced new generations to their iconic sound.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Touch of Grey > 6:36
  • 2 Greatest Story Ever Told 4:44
  • 3 Jack‐A‐Roe 5:09
  • 4 New Minglewood Blues 7:17
  • 5 Row Jimmy 11:50
  • 6 Mama Tried > 2:32
  • 7 Mexicali Blues 5:30
  • 8 Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues 6:13
  • 9 Let It Grow 12:15

Disc 2

  • 1 Samson and Delilah > 7:05
  • 2 Eyes of the World > 15:13
  • 3 Estimated Prophet > 11:40
  • 4 Terrapin Station > 14:55
  • 5 Jam > 4:46
  • 6 Drums > 7:37
  • 7 Space > 9:03

Disc 3

  • 1 I Need a Miracle > 5:27
  • 2 Wang Dang Doodle > 5:19
  • 3 Black Peter > 9:42
  • 4 Throwing Stones > 9:22
  • 5 Turn On Your Lovelight 8:38
  • 6 Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door 7:08
  • 7 Standing on the Moon > 9:44
  • 8 He’s Gone > 9:41
  • 9 KY Jam 13:42

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