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    Dave's Picks Volume 28: Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, 6/17/76

    This year's Dave's Picks series comes to a close just as the band's getting back together again in '76. By the time the Grateful Dead hit New Jersey’s Capitol Theatre - for the very first time - on 6/17/76, they were buzzing from their reunion, armed with new and revived material, the Rhythm Devils reformed with the mischievous Mickey Hart once again behind the kit. They'd skived off the unwieldy Wall of Sound and scaled back the venues from cavernous arenas to intimate theatres. Quite the treat!

    During the first set, the Dead's playing was nuanced ("Cold Rain And Snow"), detailed ("Looks Like Rain"), and intricate ("The Music Never Stopped"); the singing struck softly ("Row Jimmy") and raised hairs ("Ship Of Fools"). But it’s the big barreling energy of the second set you’ll want to brace yourself for, replete with a disco'd "Dancing In The Streets," a low-down funky “Help”>”Slip”>”Franklin's” and a wind 'em up to wind down "Let It Grow">"Wharf Rat">"Around and Around." Can you keep up? There's only one way to find out.

    This complete show, balanced out with a couple of bonus tracks from 6/23/76 and 6/28/76, was recorded by Betty Cantor-Jackson and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman.

    Dave's Picks Volume 28 is limited to 18,000 individually-numbered copies*.

    Grab a copy before they're gone, gone, gone.

    *Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

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    I certainly hope not. I do find it strange that this show has been released now. As I said, I haven't heard it yet. I hope it is great. I enjoy 1976 and hope this show is up there with the best. We shall see soon enough. As for the art... Most of us can immediately tell the difference between album cover art, cartoons and kid's scrawls. This does not fall into the first category, or for that matter the third category either. Is that diplomatic or what?
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    I can't stand the PNW artwork. Looks nothing like the Dead to me. Someone else said the same thing and then said they downloaded random Dead artwork to use for PNW instead. I did the same thing. I use the same ones the other guy suggested (Butch maybe, or Jeff Smith). The 73 shows got those great Skelton posters from 1989, Warfield, Radio City, etc. The 74 shows have Bertha with 3 different background colors. Dave's Picks 28 looks just fine to me. Much more Grateful Dead ish then Pacific Northwest which is simply applying a Pacific Northwest theme to The Grateful Dead. It would be like if they went to Japan and then they just made artwork with a bunch of Japanese relics and stuff that has no inter mingling with Grateful Dead things.
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    That could be true.. but I think there were enough returned reels to argue there are many great releases to come. Dovetailing on this thought, I bet Dave has a good feel for what is left and the amount of time they wish to keep this whole thing going. I wouldn't be surprised if he/they even out the quality and save some dry powder for years 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, etc. I would expect each year to be more or less comparable in shows released and quality to the last and expect some surprises to come over an extended period of time. I think that's a reasonable approach and it seems to be the course he is taking. One last point.. I did some driving yesterday and they played a Dave's Picks 28 release special on SiriusXM. Dave was pretty stoked about #29 calling it (as best I can remember) "..an all time classic and that's not hyperbole... perhaps the best show in the series so far.." Dave's Picks 29 could be one for the ages. Food for thought.... Swing anyone? Fall 72? and the drum roll begins for 2019.
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    If, as Simon says, the best has already been released, I would like to see incomplete, or indifferently recorded shows released rather than mediocre shows with a superb sound. 9/19/70 comes to mind as one I would be happy with, although I understand that it would not have a perfect sound. Any great shows, or excerpts from late 1967 to about April 1969 would also be most welcome in my home.
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    http://www.gratefulseconds.com/2018/03/spirit-of-76-my-top-76-moments-a… To me any 1976 release is great. A while back I wrote up my thoughts on how great 1976 I prefere July and Fall shows usually along with the shows I saw 6-9, 6-12 and 8-2
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    Its been a 1976 weekend! Revisiting and re-enjoying shows like 06/18/76, 06/21/76, 09/24/76, 10/09/76 & 10/10/76! Love it!
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    High time...
    On Download Series Volume 4, the bonus High time is stated as being from 6/28/76 Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL, the same as is stated here for the High time bonus track. On Download Series 4 there are a further 8 bonus tracks, all from the Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, 4 tr. from 6/21/76 & 4 tr. from 6/22/76.
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    I usually dont get too preoccupied with the artwork and it quickly moves to back of brain, etc. That said, this cover really is dopey looking -- bordering on cartoon. I love '76 and thrilled to have another official release from the former Capitol Theatre, a cornerstone venue in this part of the country. But yeah, enough with the junior high school book cover cartoons.
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    The subscription & Feb. release are usually announced by the end of October. Regarding bonus material: 'High Time' included with the Download Series is mistakenly listed as 6/21/76 at the Tower Theatre when in fact it was only played on 6/23/76 during the Tower run per Deadlists & Deadbase50...do we assume it's from this date?
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    6/17/76 vs. 6/18/76
    As I understood it, the Download Series was for shows that wouldn't get released as Dick's Picks and 6/18/76 was one of those. I know one should never judge a show by the setlist, but the setlist for 6/18 looks more attractive than that for 6/17. Which begs the obvious question: Why is this particular show being released? I have not heard it, but is it good enough to warrant release? We will know the answer when this hits our mailboxes in a few weeks but the suspicion remains that maybe we have already seen the best, with the exception of what is being saved for box sets.
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Dave's Picks Volume 28: Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, 6/17/76

This year's Dave's Picks series comes to a close just as the band's getting back together again in '76. By the time the Grateful Dead hit New Jersey’s Capitol Theatre - for the very first time - on 6/17/76, they were buzzing from their reunion, armed with new and revived material, the Rhythm Devils reformed with the mischievous Mickey Hart once again behind the kit. They'd skived off the unwieldy Wall of Sound and scaled back the venues from cavernous arenas to intimate theatres. Quite the treat!

During the first set, the Dead's playing was nuanced ("Cold Rain And Snow"), detailed ("Looks Like Rain"), and intricate ("The Music Never Stopped"); the singing struck softly ("Row Jimmy") and raised hairs ("Ship Of Fools"). But it’s the big barreling energy of the second set you’ll want to brace yourself for, replete with a disco'd "Dancing In The Streets," a low-down funky “Help”>”Slip”>”Franklin's” and a wind 'em up to wind down "Let It Grow">"Wharf Rat">"Around and Around." Can you keep up? There's only one way to find out.

This complete show, balanced out with a couple of bonus tracks from 6/23/76 and 6/28/76, was recorded by Betty Cantor-Jackson and has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman.

Dave's Picks Volume 28 is limited to 18,000 individually-numbered copies*.

Grab a copy before they're gone, gone, gone.

*Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

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Submitted by ericdstong on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 09:57

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I got my copy Pre Ordered!
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Submitted by wabrit on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:01

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My first Dave's Picks order, but I can't resist anything with Franklin's Tower in it.
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Submitted by Row-jimmy on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:03

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Before 10:00am I think.
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Submitted by Roguedeadguy on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:04

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I think I'm gonna like this one.
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Submitted by outpost on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:27

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OK, it's another mid-'70s show .... maybe we'll get a '69 box soonI'll be receiving it anyway, as I subscribe.
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Submitted by WharfratWhitey on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:05

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In this guessing game it never hurts to be wrong!
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Submitted by mlesko73 on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:06

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Only hope the band had shaken off any "rust". JGB's "Don't Let Go" from the Orpheum (4/21/76) has Jerry performing at his best, so I am hopeful.
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Submitted by mlesko73 on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:06

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Only hope the band had shaken off any "rust". JGB's "Don't Let Go" from the Orpheum (4/21/76) has Jerry performing at his best, so I am hopeful.
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Submitted by terrapinx on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:07

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I subscribe, since I like them all. I was just checking in to see how long it would take for the complaints to begin. Pleased to see comment #1 started things off.
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Submitted by mlesko73 on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:11

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I like to play the "let's count the complaints" game too. Amazing. Those who think they have a monopoly on enlightenment are the furthest from it.
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Submitted by deadegad on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:11

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I concur. This should be a solid release. Any Dave's = A Good Day! The subscription email alert should be out by the end of the month and of course I will subscribe. These are gifts in my mailbox which I look forward to.
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Submitted by nappyrags on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:12

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I had no issues ordering this for a friend who can never seem to do it correctly...I'm good with the show and the set too...late October mailing works perfect for my Birthday party...and with all the killer box sets being released in late October & early November I'm gassed...it's a good time to be an old fart...
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Submitted by rdevil on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:13

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I love bicentennial Dead. Very solid year for DaP (IMO) and I can't wait to subscribe again next month.
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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:15

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I was calling for 6-14-76. Not too familiar with this one. Looking forward to it.
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Submitted by RV3 on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:19

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its of course right in the warm & fuzzy wheel house for lemue….should get the announcement for #29 plus 2019 'scrip next week - signing out, REAL RV3 (not the imposter, who will do a right up pretending to love this release)
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Submitted by Guss West on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:23

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Summer of '76! Dazed and Confused! Alright, alright, alright...
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Submitted by SkullTrip on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:28

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This made my day. Mucho thank you.
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Submitted by 80sfan on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:30

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Back to back Dave's picks with H>S>F after (I think) being absent for the entire series. Guessing this one is a lot more mellow (to say the least) than the one from 83. Very much looking forward to this one. I'm also very familiar with the Beacon run that comes before this, but not sure I've heard this one before (or if I did, it's been years)...should be fun!
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Submitted by CaseyJanes on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:31

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I was worried about the beards as well, but there are some in the background that appear to have hair. All is well! Looking forward to this one!!! I give it 5 new Steely Dan Stars without even listening to it.... Rock on!
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Submitted by SAMTHARDMAN on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:32

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Thought it might be a 76' show. The USA clue had me on 76', though capitol should have sealed the deal. I think wiki had it wrong ( shocker) saying silver formed In 71'. Everything I kept reading was they formed in early 76'' ; so Brent would not have met them yet. Rivers clue a bit of a mystery. Guess my heart wanted 69'. Keep in mind folks, patience is a virtue. A Boston 69' box could always be down the road. They would not release ( I don't think) a Dave's pick if they thought the show might make a future box release. Not familiar with this show, but Seist is unique and intriguing Thanks Dave and friends! . Have a grateful weekend! Sam T
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Submitted by shakethembonz on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:33

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Got mine, such a beautiful day in Tennessee
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Submitted by MiracleMan1982 on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:37

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Woohoo! Always in for a nice H>S>F and a Scarlet to boot! :) TGIF
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Submitted by ShaggyFraggle on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:42

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There's a bear right behind you!
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Submitted by rrot on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:55

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Dave gives the old Download Series a shoutout here and we did indeed get an official release of the very next night from this run with show #4 of that series back in 2005. And if you’ve got that show, then you’ve also already got one of these two “bonus tracks” because the 6/28/76 High Time was also a bonus track on that release. Lest anyone think I relay this info out of bitterness, nothing could be further from the truth — I love 1976 and a recycled bonus track doesn’t dampen my enthusiasm one bit. Bring it, Dave!
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Submitted by MDJim on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:51

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David Lemieux mauled by bear while filming the Dave's Picks 28 release video. Future of Dave's Picks unknown.. Get better Dave.. When are you going to have us over for some of your famous smoked salmon?
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Submitted by CampgroundBob on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:52

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I love the Cd's in my PT cruiser Deadmobile cruising around town, people shout out
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Submitted by mbarilla on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:54

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They Love Each OtherFriend of the Devil Let it Grow A few I am interested in, I didn't know the pick, but had a suspicion it would include They Love Each Other and Franklin's Tower. I was thinking 9.27.76 I was hoping for the other Cap show from this run, one thing I do know is the show from Download series is near flawless. Might have to fire that one up on today's bake route "Around and Around -> Goin Down the Road Feeling Bad" ~ 6.19.76
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Submitted by PatagonianFox on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:54

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i'm so tired of getting '70s shows. it would be one thing if the grateful dead only had a small window of quality live performances, but we know that's not the case. it shouldn't be too much to ask for more diversity from this series. please give us shows from other decades. the '90s has yet to represented. why is that? ----
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Submitted by Willysin4wd on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:55

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going going gone...30 Minutes from my email to seeing it sold out. I like this time of year, we get two DP announcements in one month. good stuff.I'm happy for '76.
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Submitted by boblopes on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:57

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sold out in less than 1 hour - hope they increase the numbers for next year so people won't get shut out...
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Submitted by Thats_Otis on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:59

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Love the riverside chat; less windy than the seaside ones, and more animals to distract our good buddy Dave. TBH, I was hoping for something a little different - something earlier with a nice Dark Star, or something featuring a big fat Shakedown (28 volumes and still no Shakedown! C'mon Dave, ya just gotta poke around!)That being said, June of 76 is the nice and gooey center of the 70s nug, and I'm excited to hear this one all cleaned up! Happy Friday, DeadLand! Peace
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Submitted by Mar-T on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:59

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Received announcement email at 12:20Click link at 12:53 Sold out! Damn, either I need to be at my desk all day on announcement days, or maybe this is what finally pushes me over the edge on getting a subscription next year! Wonderful looking release, yet I’m soiling myself with regret...
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Submitted by Sixtus_ on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:59

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Well, that was fast. But I absolutely always love me some 76! Very happy for this one. And finally an officially released Help Slip Franklin's from 76 adds to my happiness. - "Seventy-Sixtus"
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Submitted by Jejoma on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 11:00

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I received the email at 18:11 UK time. Tried to order at 18:58 and it is sold out! Who calculated the production numbers? Are you just trying to create a limited number of high value collectibles or are you seriously trying to serve the fans?
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Submitted by Jejoma on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 11:00

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I received the email at 18:11 UK time. Tried to order at 18:58 and it is sold out! Who calculated the production numbers? Are you just trying to create a limited number of high value collectibles or are you seriously trying to serve the fans?
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Submitted by Jejoma on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 11:00

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I received the email at 18:11 UK time. Tried to order at 18:58 and it is sold out! Who calculated the production numbers? Are you just trying to create a limited number of high value collectibles or are you seriously trying to serve the fans?
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Submitted by Jejoma on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 11:01

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Sorry, I was that annoyed I managed to hit send twice :)
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Submitted by mbarilla on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 11:02

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Could have pulled something else from rehearsals or studio jams. Has plenty from 1976. There is an "Attics of My Life" from rehearsal that is really cool, oh well maybe next time Rhino
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Submitted by Seventhson on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 11:05

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Dig the cover. So bummed, I missed the sale by an hour, got stuck at work and forgot. I have the subscription so I'll get one, but was going to pick up another for a gift. Sold out at 10:58 when I tried. FYI there was an email sent over a week ago announcing the sale time.
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Submitted by Cousins Of The… on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 11:15

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I wouldn't worry if anyone missed this release; DaP 27 can be bought for $40 or less(check out the recent sold items), just wait a few weeks after release. Looks like Dead.net found the perfect balance.
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Submitted by Cousins Of The… on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 11:16

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