What a Long Strange Trip It's Been
Grateful Dead · 1977
86 min · 18 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling tapestry of improvisational rock and folk that captures the essence of a free-spirited era.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of musical peaks
- for long, leisurely afternoons
- improvisational vibes with friends
- captivating ebb and flow
- nostalgic journey through time
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer tightly structured albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1977, 'What a Long Strange Trip It's Been' is a compilation album that marks a transitional period for the Grateful Dead, following their breakthrough with 'American Beauty' and 'Workingman's Dead.' By this time, they had solidified their reputation as pioneers of the jam band scene while expanding their musical explorations. This collection encapsulates their journey through early years, showcasing their evolution and diverse influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phish· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 New, New Minglewood Blues 2:36
- 2 Cosmic Charlie 5:33
- 3 Truckin’ 5:06
- 4 Black Peter 7:31
- 5 Born Cross‐Eyed 2:59
- 6 Ripple 4:13
- 7 Doin’ That Rag 4:44
- 8 Dark Star 2:45
- 9 High Time 5:16
- 10 New Speedway Boogie 4:04
Disc 2
- 1 St. Stephen 5:22
- 2 Jack Straw 4:51
- 3 Me & My Uncle 3:06
- 4 Tennessee Jed 7:12
- 5 Cumberland Blues 5:44
- 6 Playing in the Band 4:41
- 7 Brown‐Eyed Woman 4:41
- 8 Ramble On Rose 6:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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