Grateful Dead

Due to FM radio and the advent of MTV, I got a constant dose of Rush, but they were never my favorite band. Definitely liked Rush, but was actually more of a VH fan (until DLR left), then explored ‘classic rock’ and settled on Pink Floyd as my fav (until I saw GD in 89).
Around 89/90 I got Exit Stage Left on cassette and loved it. I prefer live recordings, not sure why.......
Saw Rush 90, 91, 94 but then stopped because all 3 shows were basically the same - a selection of songs from the new album and then some of the Classics (which is why I was there), but only a Xanadu/2112 medley. I wanted a complete Xanadu, but it never came.
Also the crowd was boring because although they were avid fans, they sat down for most of the show. I like shows where the crowd only sits for intermission. I also like 2 sets, but at this time Rush was still using an opening act and then playing for about 2 hours and then a 15-20 min encore.
The Rush shows were fun, but this was also the time I was going to GD shows, so the bar was high, and Rush was not quite getting there. So I stopped going, but didn’t stop liking the early stuff.
Now I have Exit Stage Left on CD, 200g vinyl, and DVD (part of the 3 show DVD Box). I bought the BluRay Box to see the older stuff played live in modern times. Watched Time Machine 2011 last night and it totally delivered.
Also like All The World’s A Stage and the Bonus Disc in the Box also delivers. The Passaic 76 show is on YouTube but it’s grainy compared to the BluRay (which isn’t perfect, but it’s black and white from 76).
So, I’ll work my way through the Box and enjoy the Classics in hi-def and great sound.

I've always thought Althea sounded like Throwing Stones in that one part.

JFK 7/7/89 - I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is the best scarletfire they ever did in the 80s. And this just might be the best show they did post coma. IT is certainly given the multitrack treatment.

Back in Black. I could not help myself after the comments from V guy and Keith fan. I even listened to side 2 first. Way better. And let's not sell this thing short. Side one is no slouch. Brian Johnson sings his ass off on this record. I don't think Bon Scott on this would have resulted in the world's greatest selling rock album. But that's a shit thing to say and an impossible argument. Hell, they wouldn't have even been motivated to kick so much ass if he hadn't died.

DaP 12 - this mofo is underrated. Best release 2nd half 77.

Yes - Going For The One. I forgot how good these guys were.

Rocking the Cradle, Egypt 1978. This is much better than I remembered. The sound is just out of this world. I'm not used to hearing these songs in this time period, with all the instrument balanced out, on account of the multitrack. This is a great Shakedown Street, way way way better than I remembered it. Does anyone else find it odd that they did a stand-alone Fire on the Mountain?

Hey Lovemygirl I'm happy you got a DaP 5. Is it the real deal or a copy?

Scheduled for delivery Tuesday.
Went from Crozet to Greensboro.

....got mine this morning. Got the box and the print.

From 1979 I swore was the best one I ever heard. I really should have wrote the date and venue down, cause wouldn't ya know I plumb forgot it! And, I been searchin' for it ever since! haha lol

Holy shit...really, and from you owe wise one who’s dragon eats it’s tail? I would not have risked that statement on my young Dead Head....but now that it’s out there, sounds like a good project or one for further comment from the general population...any other thoughts on the best Althea ladies and gents? I personally would be interested to hear what you have to say?

And along the subject of Althea...a song which is one of my personal favorites...I was explainin the lyrics to my wife a couple moons ago and she said ....”oh Althea...he’s talkin about the “alter ego”...good angel/bad angel type thing if you know what I mean? Well anyway, I never heard that and thought it profound, especially for a non dead-head. Anyone else ever thought about it that way?

KCJ

PS...one more thing. I am jealous of IceCreamKids Electric Eel Shipping notice. I bought the full package and nothing so far ☹️ I did hear from another Head that they had already received theirs and were officially listed in the liner notes....VIP

Now Playing 3/18/90...I’m ahead of schedule

Sixtus, no worries, it’s probably that “new math” their always going on about 😉

C.J. Yeah that Althea is awesome! Perhaps best ever? That whole show sounds amazing, have to figure Phil had a hand in that? I hadn’t realized that the first box was only 2 track? When I hopefully get the server back up and running I’ll have to do some comparative analysis...
I’m with L.M.G. though in that I’ve always sorta leaned towards the first box more?

BOB; remember, better late than never....was actually in a band called Late Arrival because we were all so late for practice all the time.. So one time we’re giving the lead player shit about it and he goes, “hey, better late than never” So that’s how we came up with the name and on our posters we’d always have some crack about that.
Highway 61, man is there anything on there that doesn’t kick ass? That was one of the first CDs I bought after I got my first CD player in 86. Played that constantly and never got sick of it. I still occasionally will put Desolation Row on repeat and just listen to that several times in a row, phew, what a Beauty eh!

...greetings everyone, hope everyone is having a Grateful day !
I also remember when The Dead released the ‘Spring 90’boxset. Just a beautiful release, just wish they used the multi-tracks instead of the 2 track. I played these CDs for months on rotation.
The ‘Spring 90’ Too’ release is primo audio, the Dead used the Multi-tracks on this release but to be honest I find myself playing the first release. Wonderful shows and the artwork is amazing !

LOL on the SATs....you could always have your mom pay someone to take it for you. I guess that’s a thing now...

I also listened to 03/14/90 couple days ago and also 03/15/90. I like the Loose Lucy from 03/14 and the Althea, Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues combo On 03/15.

And speaking of BOB, I just can’t get enough lately....just picked up on vinyl and my last 5:

Highway 61 Revisited
Blonde on Blonde
More Blood More Tracks Bootleg Series
Bob Dylan Bootleg Series 1-3

The Bootleg vinyls are absolutely incredible. Also just watched most of the Scorsese documentary. The man (Dylan) is an artist, a poet, a musician, and pure genius all wrapped into one messy package. Can’t believe it’s take me this long to start digging below the surface on BOB!

....looks like someone needs some Last Five's brain exercises.