Released 24 years ago this August
View from the Vault, Volume Three
Grateful Dead · 2002
202 min · 26 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisation and melodic exploration, capturing the essence of a legendary live performance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with improvisational peaks
- for long summer evenings
- communal energy for group listening
- exploratory vibe with extended jams
- laid-back groove for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise, structured songs
- seek immediate, punchy gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'View from the Vault, Volume Three' is part of the Grateful Dead's extensive archival series. It showcases live performances from 1980, a period marked by their iconic touring ethos and commitment to spontaneous musical exploration. This album arrived shortly after the band's final tour in 1995, reflecting on their rich legacy and continuing to engage fans with previously unreleased material.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phish· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Let the Good Times Roll > 4:52
- 2 Truckin’ > 10:06
- 3 Touch of Grey 7:30
- 4 Mama Tried > 2:35
- 5 Big River 5:52
- 6 Friend of the Devil 8:06
- 7 Cassidy 6:21
- 8 Big Boss Man 7:24
- 9 One More Saturday Night 5:23
Disc 2
- 1 China Cat Sunflower > 10:39
- 2 I Know You Rider > 5:44
- 3 We Can Run 5:50
- 4 Estimated Prophet > 13:07
- 5 Terrapin Station > 15:20
- 6 Jam > 15:16
- 7 Space > 11:49
Disc 3
- 1 Drums > 4:12
- 2 China Doll > 6:45
- 3 Sugar Magnolia 9:57
- 4 It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue 7:37
- 5 Hey Pocky Way 6:17
- 6 New Minglewood Blues 7:36
- 7 Candyman 7:51
- 8 When I Paint My Masterpiece 4:39
- 9 West L.A. Fadeaway 7:34
- 10 My Brother Esau 4:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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