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    Buckle up as we take a deep dive into Giants Stadium!

    What's Inside:

    5 Previously Unreleased Complete Giants Stadium Shows On 14 Discs

    7/12/87 (24-track masters)

    7/9/89  (24-track masters)

    7/10/89 (24-track masters)

    6/16/91 (48-track masters)

    6/17/91 (48-track masters)

    Blu-ray/DVD video of the complete 6/17/91 show, mixed in surround sound  Mixed from the multitrack master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios Mastered in HDCD by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering with Plangent Processes restoration Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 10,000

    By 1987, the Grateful Dead had lived many of their nine lives but were about to embark on one not a soul had seen coming. In The Dark, their first studio album in seven years, had spawned a hit (A TOP 10 SINGLE FOR THE GRATEFUL DEAD?!) and "Touch Of Grey" begat a new generation with their fanny packs and their MTV and their undeniable quest to join the party already in progress. And boy, did the Dead let them in! But not without fine-tuning their sonic vibes to meet the new demand.

    "The Swamp," as Giants Stadium was affectionately known, along with the grandstands the Dead had been frequenting, would seemingly equate with BIGGER and LOUDER, but the band "remained determined to give equal weight to the more subtle, oblique elements; to the exploratory improvisation and rhythmic complexities; to the fine details of the most heart-rending ballads as well as the weirdest dissonances in the jams."

    With GIANTS STADIUM 1987/1989/1991, we retrace this journey from their 1987 breakthrough to their 1989 revelation ("the closest they ever came to sounding like a really polished stadium-level rock act, but the band’s penchant for breaking out of the constraints of song structure and into freewheeling improvisation will remind you just who you’re listening to here") to their transformative return in 1991, aided by elegance of Vince Welnick and Bruce Hornsby.

    GIANTS STADIUM: 1987, 1989, 1991 features five previously unreleased shows that were recorded at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on: July 12, 1987; July 9 and 10, 1989; and June 16 and 17, 1991. Originally recorded by John Cutler, each show has been mixed from the multitrack master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios in San Rafael, CA, and mastered in HDCD by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering. The first three shows are mixed from 24-track masters. The final two from 1991 are the only Grateful Dead shows ever recorded to 48-track masters. We’re rounding things out with a little visual stimuli -  the entire multi-camera 6/17/91 concert recording on either two DVDs or a single Blu-ray, both with a surround mix by Norman.

    Due September 27th, this release is limited to 10,000 individually numbered copies and available exclusively from Dead.net. We highly suggest you grab a copy while you can so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out.

    Prefer your boxed set byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day. You can pre-order it now too.

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  • KeithFan2112
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    Trainwreck I gave you a flip remark last night because I was in the car and couldn't really respond. Let me preface my comment by saying I listen to the Pacific Northwest box set often and as dead Vikes said it gets better all the time, those 73 shows. In my humble opinion the 1974 shows from that box set sound better then any other 1974 release. I'll say that with a caveat that there are a few that are just as good. Skeleton Skaters from Winterland is one such example. 30 Trips '74 is another. Obviously the movie soundtrack doesn't count because it's a multi-track and of course it sounds great. But yeah, the 73 shows from Pacific Northwest are at the lower Echelon of sound quality for the officially released 1973 shows at least to my ears. To your point the first show that has Bird Song on it is a notch better. But hey, I also find when I listen to one of those shows for a long duration I get used to the sound quality. Your ears get this sort of audio desensitization. Kind of like when you walk into a room with a bad smell but then it doesn't seem so bothersome after 15 minutes.

    So I went on this insane quest last night after the announcement of Dave's Picks 32 to list all of the Spectrum shows I saw. I had to use a couple of websites to nail down the dates, and some of these we're at the new Arena that they built in the mid-90s which has had a lot of different names. But most of the shows we're at the original Spectrum. I had the privilege of seeing the last event at both JFK stadium in Philly and the Spectrum. JFK of course was the Grateful Dead with Crimson White and Indigo, and the Spectrum was Pearl Jam the night before Halloween.

    I have to say I am shocked at how many shows I saw just at this one venue. This doesn't count any other venue in that Broad Street complex or the Greater Philadelphia area or shows I've seen all over New Jersey New York and even as far south Baltimore. This may only be 30% of my total concert goings. Could put a kid through college. For occasions where the band played multiple nights on a visit to town, I put all the nights on one line. So the list is even worse than it appears but... It's all right.

    80sFan you must have been at at least a couple of these I would think. It got late and I did not get passed 2009 comma but I thought it was appropriate to just stop at Pearl Jam since that was the last show at the actual Spectrum.

    Pearl Jam 10/30/09
    The Who 10/26/08
    Rush 6/14/08
    Genesis 9/19/07
    The Who 11/25/06
    The Who 9/12/06
    Pearl Jam 4/28/03
    Rush 10/27/02
    KISS Pycho Circus 11/21/98
    Van Halen 5/24/98
    Jane's Addiction 11/10/97
    Motley Crue 10/24/97 (did not go in; balloons in parking lot only)
    The Who 11/17/96
    AC/DC 9/6/96
    AC/DC 3/14/96
    KISS 10/8, 10/9, & 10/11 - 1996
    Rod Stewart 2/16/96
    Page & Plant 10/24/95
    Page & Plant 4/3/95 (Sr year college; too hungover next day to drive to college in MD to take exam; dickhead professor gave me a zero; no makeup exam allowed - almost didn't walk in June)
    Yes 8/26/94 ( Chris Squire and Trevor Rabin were at the WMMR Studio the day of the show. I called the station to see if I could say hello to them comma not really thinking that anyone would pick up the phone while there were high-profile guests in the studio, but they picked up one one ring. I said hello can I speak to Chris squire? They said sure and two seconds later the familiar voice was on the other end of my phone. I was so unprepared for the spur of the moment incident that I didn't quite know what to say so I blurted out that I loved his solo album Fish Out of Water. I had recently acquired it on vinyl as it had long been out of print. He was thrilled, and let me tell you I couldn't get the guy off the phone! The call ended with me telling him I would be in attendance that night from the fourth row. He said wear something sexy. Everybody laughed on the air oh, it was a killer moment)
    Rush 4/29 & 4/30 - 1994
    Rush 12/1 & 12/3 - 1991 ( my brother worked for Spectacor and those days, which was a merchandising company of some sort that was located at the Spectrum. That man he could get into the Spectrum whenever he wanted and so we went to see one of the sound checks. We kept to the side so they wouldn't see us because we didn't want to get booted out. We got to see them do a couple of songs and then we went to the section right above the entrance behind the stage to the dressing room and waited for them to walk a couple feet below us. We missed meal because we didn't get there quickly enough but we said hello to Geddy and Alex. They came a minute apart or so and Alex waved and said hello and smiled and kept going. When Geddy came by my brother said hey we're big fans, I risked my job to come say hello. Now Geddy didn't seem too pleased that we were there. He said oh well hi then and kept going.)
    Yes 7/12 & 7/13 - 1991
    Yes 4/16/91
    Paul Simon 3/27/91
    Rush 4/24 & 4/27 - 1990
    Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe 3/19/90
    Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe 8/3/89
    Bon Jovi 6/20/89
    Yes 2/7/88
    Rush 12/13 & 12/14 - 1987
    Yes 11/29/87
    Van Halen 8/5/86
    Rush 4/14/86
    KISS 9/7/79

  • KRIYAS
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    Put in my dispute on my CC this morning. No response from CS about my order. Might wait on early dead but not this. Its impossible to believe that dead.net can't get one, not even one, of the releases to go out without problems.

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    OH Man, better charge up the iPod

    Almost forgot that I have the Giants Box set on my iPod, just have to charge up the bugger before midnight.

    800,000 northern California PG&E customers will be without the juice!
    Many heads out here. hope it don't last too long.
    wish i had more flash lights.

  • bcboot
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    Out Go the Lights!

    PG&E is shutting down the power grid all over the Northern California tonight! for at least 36 hours or more...
    I won't be able to listen to my sweet ass Giants Stadium Box for a few days. And I won't be able to lurk on Dead.net either.
    ah damn, first world problems again.

  • Vguy72
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    Prior to the AM Dew on this '87 Giants Box....

    ....Bobby tells the crown to "take a step back like Walking Like An Egyptian". I paraphrased that, but to this day, I still do that dance when I hear it. Because it's a good song and I like The Bangles. Win. Win.
    They even played with them in The Big Easy in '88.
    Rough around the edges, but solid. Hey Now!
    https://youtu.be/8UtRTzkLeGU
    It's all about the ENERGY! And it is presently spilling over on my phone.

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    Trainwrecked, I think we never know for sure how the sound quality will end up being with the early 70s shows. You know how it goes, some are top notch, others not so much. Just imagine if they recorded 73 like they recorded E72 with the remote truck. Mind blowing. I know what you are saying about PNW. I think the 73 shows after the first song, are awesome. They get better after they have been put away and brought back out again. 74 and wall of sound shows are always a different animal, especially in two track. Not an expert but I think it had to do with the two microphone set up and how that ends up sounding on recordings. For sure sounded great live but has a different sound to it on these releases. Certainly not bad, just different. I even think 73 sounds better than 74 with most of the releases.

    On to the Spectrum, can't wait!

  • snafu
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    Got to agree with toy. I saw a bunch of shows there in my 80's alway big fun the Spectrum was a great place for shows

  • carlo13
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    Wow!! I would say wow.!Like wow. This pick is a grea...... WOW!!

  • 80sfan
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    Wow

    This has always been one of my favorite shows from 1973. We are blessed.

    As an aside, the spectrum was my home arena for shows! 1973 was before my time but I’m super excited for another spectrum release. Believe we’ve already gotten a few: 1982 road trips, 2 fall1979 downloads, and the monster dicks picks from fall 72!

  • Exile On Main St.
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    a real buzzkill

    Is one someone who didn't even have a problem complains. I feel for those who had issues but some people make it sound like this occurs on every other order. I'll bet the total number of actual problems equals a very small percentage of the total sales. Probably no worse than Amazon or whatever. I guess that's what happens when you give people a soapbox to stand on. Like that guy the other day encouraging people to make false credit card reports by saying they did not receive their merchandise when they did and then canceling their payment. Really get a life.

    Philly 73 wooooooo!

    See look how bob t does it.

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Buckle up as we take a deep dive into Giants Stadium!

What's Inside:

5 Previously Unreleased Complete Giants Stadium Shows On 14 Discs

7/12/87 (24-track masters)

7/9/89  (24-track masters)

7/10/89 (24-track masters)

6/16/91 (48-track masters)

6/17/91 (48-track masters)

Blu-ray/DVD video of the complete 6/17/91 show, mixed in surround sound  Mixed from the multitrack master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios Mastered in HDCD by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering with Plangent Processes restoration Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 10,000

By 1987, the Grateful Dead had lived many of their nine lives but were about to embark on one not a soul had seen coming. In The Dark, their first studio album in seven years, had spawned a hit (A TOP 10 SINGLE FOR THE GRATEFUL DEAD?!) and "Touch Of Grey" begat a new generation with their fanny packs and their MTV and their undeniable quest to join the party already in progress. And boy, did the Dead let them in! But not without fine-tuning their sonic vibes to meet the new demand.

"The Swamp," as Giants Stadium was affectionately known, along with the grandstands the Dead had been frequenting, would seemingly equate with BIGGER and LOUDER, but the band "remained determined to give equal weight to the more subtle, oblique elements; to the exploratory improvisation and rhythmic complexities; to the fine details of the most heart-rending ballads as well as the weirdest dissonances in the jams."

With GIANTS STADIUM 1987/1989/1991, we retrace this journey from their 1987 breakthrough to their 1989 revelation ("the closest they ever came to sounding like a really polished stadium-level rock act, but the band’s penchant for breaking out of the constraints of song structure and into freewheeling improvisation will remind you just who you’re listening to here") to their transformative return in 1991, aided by elegance of Vince Welnick and Bruce Hornsby.

GIANTS STADIUM: 1987, 1989, 1991 features five previously unreleased shows that were recorded at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on: July 12, 1987; July 9 and 10, 1989; and June 16 and 17, 1991. Originally recorded by John Cutler, each show has been mixed from the multitrack master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios in San Rafael, CA, and mastered in HDCD by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering. The first three shows are mixed from 24-track masters. The final two from 1991 are the only Grateful Dead shows ever recorded to 48-track masters. We’re rounding things out with a little visual stimuli -  the entire multi-camera 6/17/91 concert recording on either two DVDs or a single Blu-ray, both with a surround mix by Norman.

Due September 27th, this release is limited to 10,000 individually numbered copies and available exclusively from Dead.net. We highly suggest you grab a copy while you can so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out.

Prefer your boxed set byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day. You can pre-order it now too.

....the Grateful Dead didn't stop playing in 1977. Or 1974. Or 1972. Or 1970. They stopped playing in 1995. Imagine if Jerry lived on. Then imagine the reaction if a 1999 Grateful Dead show was released now? It would probably be considered like.....super-garbage? I don't get it.
I got what I wanted. The Ark will happen eventually. Just hang on.
I like it all. Even the "shitty" Dead. All 48 tracks of them.

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The description of this set itself explains why the Dead weren't very good in the '80's to '90's. The new fan base brought them down to the lowest common denominator. MTV and it's fans ruined music. I won't bother with what is sure to be mostly "phoned in" shows for mass consumption.

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Well, I just saved 150 bucks.
And to celebrate, I'ma play the June 77 box.
Nice and LOUD.

They say hindsight is 2020. Maybe next year.

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....I'm one of those "newer" fans. Have a Grate evening.
E.T. Phone home.
I was kinda happy that they would finally release a late era box. Yet also scared because of the eventual backlash. Amazing.
Another late era box will most likely never happen. So get em while they're hot (shite).

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At this point, with all you whiney old-timers just bashing everything and trying soooo hard to ruin the fun for everybody else I'll poke the pissy bear again.
I'm glad the DEAD invited me to THEIR party(not yours) and while I had fun, life altering experiences, now I'm kinda glad and laughing that "I killed" the real DEAD.
F.U. and the old crotchety horses you all rode on.
What a bunch of clowns. Ha!
:O)

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Wouldn't stop for a million bucks.

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If anything killed the music industry it’s digital downloads, the fascination with celebrity, and the near extinction of record stores. Sadly, there are just far too many young people who don’t value music. Despite all this, there are sill quality recordings being released today, particularly from the alt-country, neo-soul, progressive metal, electronica, and hip-hop genres. I suggest you give the old shit a rest, and open up your ears and mind to something new.

....and for the record, you could build one heck of a music collection consisting solely of artists once featured on MTV.

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.... because I, at least, love you even when you weren't at the top of your game. Because I think you are/were the best guitarist ever. Anyone want to tackle that topic? Even in '79? Or '89? Or '99? (lol. One could wish).
If not. Why are you here?
Oh yeah. It's garbage day.
Even PatFox chimed in on this horseshit.

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Get a grip, there has been lots of fine music produced since MTV came on the scene, and no, late era fans did not kill the dead or bring them down to the "lowest common denominator". The dead changed over time, it's how they lasted so long, and it wasn't caused by the newer fans. Give them at least some credit as artists. If anyone thinks that Garcia had noting left in the later years, you should check out Garcia Live 11 from '93 - there is some great stuff there.

It is your choice, but I would recommend folks consider focusing on what you like, rather than shitting on things other people like. Will you complainers spend MUATM yelling at people heading into the theater that they are wasting their time and don't know any better than to enjoy garbage or are you just obnoxious online? Are you a full grown adult and you still haven't realized that others may find value or enjoyment in different things than you? I get when people offer their critical thoughts on Dave's Picks, because at least there, they purchased the subscription without knowing the shows they would get, and should feel free to express their opinion, even if different than mine. But with the box set, you don't order till you know what it is, so if you don't like it just pass it by, no need to let everyone else know how wrong they are for possibly wanting it.

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....they call this "throwing down the gloves."
Is it October yet?
The Truckin' to end the second set of Chicago '79 just started. Can't be Veneta or Cornell all the damn time!!

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Hey PFox, agree about checking out newer stuff. As a soul fan, I have to ask, any neo-soul suggestions? Familiar with Leon Bridges, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, curious if here was anyone in particular you would suggest checking out.

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.... Spotify took me to Donna The Buffalo today. Wasn't disappointed.
Unlike the garbage.....

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If ya don't have 'em, but want 'em, I'd be happy to make copies of
6-1-87 Club Front~rehearsals (5 discs of great stuff)
7-4-87
7-10-87
7-12-87
7-19-87
7-24-87 (only the portion w/ Bob)
7-26-87
drop me a line and say the word and I'll put them on cd's and get 'em to ya.
:O)

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I gave that one another listen this afternoon, it is a gem from start to finish, I may listen to it again tomorrow.

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Two artists who quickly come to mind are Frank Ocean & D’Angelo.

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The Cabot Theatre in Beverly MA was the best place I have seen a MUATM ever. They opened the doors at 6PM, had a live Dead cover band play and had a concert PA to play the soundtrack to the film. There was a great crowd of a couple hundred. They said if there was 300 they'd open the balcony, but did not see any one up there.

In the past 2 years at another venue close to NH border they had the new seats but the sound sucked. It was like listening to a single speaker behind the screen.

Not this time, that 48 track was extraordinary on The Cabot's PA. Did get some of the sound effects but venue was not wired for surround or at least I could not tell being about 12 rows back from screen. I can't wait to hear the show both on my home theatre surround and on my headphones.

I really hope The Cabot does it again next year. A job well done. I hope they surprise with The Ark box in the Fall.

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It began with 30Trips: a willingness of team GDP & Rhino to explore variations of an increasingly predictable paradigm for new releases. PNW's territorial expansion to contemplate multiple years within a geographic boundary has been creatively succeeded by a venue-specific selection of strong shows - including one legendary performance - from statistically under-represented years. No one is doing anything remotely this prolific or creative with archival output.

PF, your comment regarding strong new releases among any number of genres is - if anything - a vast understatement in the Bandcamp era. I'd like to see you contribute in this area; I'll look hopefully for future posts./K

Not that I was going to get it right away, but got that weird site message about a page not available after I click on the hyperlink like when DaP31 sold out that first day.

I do wish if you did buy the boxset you could get a code for the HD download (192/24) of those 48 channel shows. I like the physical product and would love to hear what the upgraded sound sounds like, but if they don't include it in the box, please include it in the vinyl. That would've been awesome surprise on the FS69 vinyl releases...

Speaking of Vinyl, is the vinyl quality/weight of the Amazon offering the same as dead.net?

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aawwlll, Hulk!! (comes near the end).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndSp1zM_8cY

Right on Charlie3 (and others), I couldn't agree more.

To some of the others, gravity hasn't failed and negativity won't pull you through.

Don't like it.. no problem check it out and move on. Just don't crap all over the place, stink the joint up and leave us wondering what died or if something went horribly wrong with your lunch. It's multi-track, carefully recorded Grateful Dead, not the Weird Al Roller Disco Extravaganza.

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....I'm not letting that clue go. Explain Bolo, how Liberace was a nod to this release. If it's because he was a giant on the keys, you're getting way too vague. My two cents.

My confirmation preceded arrival of the official announcement by 38 minutes. Chilly like a Golden Knight in game 5 of the …. oh, wait...

;)

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Absolutely phenomenal.

Thank you to the producers.

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Were you shown the box's packaging?

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Not even worth indulging Trainwrecked and his whiny post.

Personally I'm enjoying my summer and life is pretty good.

Later fans ruined the scene? Should be thanking later eraa fans for buying a bazillion copies of In The Dark, because without them there would be no Veneta box, no FW69 box, no Wintetland boxes, no May 77 boxes, no E72 box, no Dicks Picks, no Road Trips, no From the Vaults, no Dave's Picks ect ect.

Now that they're finally tapping more into the later era's, either give it a chance then pass it along or skip it. My gripes were always about lack of variety. Complaining about too much variety is like someone who only likes vanilla ice cream and no other flavor.

Would have loved to see this on the big screen with a proper surround system. I remember Healy using joysticks to pingpong sound around the speaker towers throughout venues. If only that could have been captured on the vault recordings. Technology.....

Also giving my first listen to Dave's Picks 31. Another excellent choice. Thanks everybody who make these happen. Great time to be a fan!

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if calling people out by name ever does much good either..

Can we find a way to keep the peace and enjoy the music?

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Pass for me as well. I'll be lucky to get something in my wheelhouse in November. The bad news about Dave's Picks 31, it was on the front seat of my car and I left my windows open during a torrential downpour. The good news is I never opened it so it was protected by the plastic.

Spacebro, this thing still going to be available in two years, not to worry.

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I was poor during the Dicks Picks years, bought about 3/4s of the releases. I skipped the first two RT releases, but bought all starting with the third. I have been a subscriber throughout the entire Dave's run to date. Didn't buy So many Roads until years after release when I found a cheap used copy. But I bought FW69, W73, W77, Hampton 89, and E72 when they were released. I skipped the first May 77 (found a 5/17/77 used later!) and both Spring 90 sets (also found most of S90-2 used later) due to the return of financial shortfalls. I happily bought 7/78, the second May 77, and RFK89.
In deciding not to buy 30Trips I realized I have "enough" 70s releases, barring a short wishlist. (I have since spent about the price of the box to get 15 of the 18 individual shows I do want to own.) While PNW73/74 did have one of my wishlist shows [5/19/74], the 3CD spin-off comp and the dozens of 73/74 releases I already have are good enough (for me).
I really don't like not buying GDM releases. The 5 unbought boxes haunt me. But I have a growing family and limited funds and I really do have "enough" 70s. But NOT enough non-70s! I AM VERY HAPPY TO BE BUYING THIS BOX! I am familiar with the 87 show- it's weak (imo). 7/89 is not my favorite month, but the 24-track sources allow for amazing soundscapes, judging by the RFK89 box. And I AM a 6/91 fan. And the size/price fit under my alarm limits.
I would have loved a 6/91 box, or 10/89, Europe 90, or June 85, or April/May 82, or June/July 88, Boston 91, Spring 94, or a Knickerbocker box. But this is pretty nice! My 4th GDM-released 87 show, 5th & 6th 91s, nice!

Hearing how much The Dead suck is a bummer big time. You 70s-centric fans will be getting plenty to eat. YOU ALWAYS DO. It is a real shame that you all have to get so surly on the occasions when diversity does poke up in the GDM output. I don't normally sign in here anymore, but I had to counterpoint your nasty posts in case TPTB actually do pay attention to us in here.

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This box is for me. Having seen all 3 with my old friend who passed several years ago. It's my way of remembering him and his 69 red chevelle that we drove around the parking lot to attract chicks. Good times with george. Miss you buddy.

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I nearly forgot that the last three days were the 31st Anniversary of a Laguna Seca run that co-billed David Lindley & Los Lobos...great great weekend and a fine time was had by all...

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So I went ahead and ordered the damn box set but I got the dvd not the blu , I’m not going to just give them all of my money 💰 😂! Saved 10$ , why the cheap skate? Well ( as of now anyway) it really doesn’t make a difference, dvd or blu ray doesn’t really Matter to me and I don’t watch em that much, watch Veneta every once in a while but I don’t think I’d care if it were blu ray or dvd!
Man I listened to DaP31 over and over looking for the gripes and I honestly don’t feel the complaints but hey each there own; but I will say this I’ve seen people write Jerry off for getting high and then they start ragging on his playing but I always feel like it has nothing to do with his music but on some subconscious level people will say oh he was slow because ( and they give your their almighty 👀 look) he was getting high( real nasally voice for the last part! Lol come off it already 12/3/79 yeah he might have been chasing the dragon so what( hence the cover maybe 🤔😂)but like I said it’s slow and nuanced and I feel him purposefully holding the notes , slowly, ya dig( probably not)! Look I’m all for ripping 73 74 76 77 Jerry ( my favorite years) but the cat had many styles, approaches.... I don’t know what do I know? My opinion, that’s what music is is an opinion it’s never factual and that’s why I love it! The study of it is a Theory...
So I dig and appreciate daves31, and if it was shit and sloppy I’d say so but I’m not feeling that assessment.
Yeah i was on the fence at first about the box set but then I thought about it and I said man the quality of the sets they’re coming out with for this band I love are such a great deal when they are at that sweet spot of 150 once a year why not! and the buck for Dave’s picks as well “you got me grinning from ear to ear” (all year)much love ✌️
P.s. I’m not an advocate for anyone playing with fire and that’s what Jerry was doing, but to keep it in perspective it was probably cigarettes more than anything that took its toll along with everything else but yeah .... just say no!

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And to think I said I was happy for the people who got their wish. I meant everybody but you, ya panhandler. Listening to you call somebody else a whiner is just precious. If I want to see a cover band I'll go catch Dead and Company. But to spend money listening to Brent Mydland ruin every song written before 1980? No thanks. Take Dave's Picks 31 for example. Talk about a band in decline. In just one year, we go from something like Road Trips, From Egypt with Love to that cover band rehearsal show on 12/3/79? And Egypt with Love is a band already downward spiraling. Yet it's still so much better than your precious Brent garbage. I can barely hear Garcia over that overmixed Hammond. Now Pigpen, there's someone who knew when to play a B3 and when to keep his hands off the damn instrument. I ain't out to buy nostalgia. I'm out to buy good music. You're going to call me out by name? Quit bullying me or I'll throw it right back at you. I hope your box set that you talk somebody into buying for you shows up with dents and scratches, and a big skip at your favorite part.

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The 1987 show features most of the In the Dark LP, the 1989 and 1990 shows fill in with the best songs from the Built to Last LP (both albums not well represented in archival live Dead CDs because they were their last two studio albums) - and I just saw the movie tonight - a quirky set featuring mostly older (but several recently revived at the time) songs, and a joy to see both Bruce Hornsby and Vince Welnick playing together - adding a lot of keyboard energy. Overall, a lot of relatively rare material.

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It ain't pretty. You all know who the guilty parties are here, on both sides of their petty, unwinnable argument. We are discussing music here, or are supposed to be, not letting the ugly side of one's character be shown to all who happen to read these posts. One is judged by what one posts and those judgements tend to stick. We know exactly what to expect from certain posters and any amusement value therein has long since disappeared.

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As I recall the Neville Brothers joined in second set on a rainy 7/10/89. I remember seeing a lot of twisted ankles of those trying to get on the field. Ahh the memory isn’t gone yet.

As for the saltier people in here, I’m sorry life isn’t how you imagined it, to but no amount of raining on the parades of others is going to make it better.

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Why in the hell can we just only buy the DVD??? I have to endure a bunch of CD's that won't get played?

Please let us buy a DVD only. Please!

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I was going to post an opinion about this box, but I think I will pass, the negativity and hate here has gotten totally out of hand, and this thread just started, I love the Grateful Dead, period. I am sorry that the Dylan set is not included in this box, and I am glad to see Bruce and Vinnie getting the recognition that they so deserve.

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I was happy to purchase the box and with no hassle at the checkout. Glad to see more variety with three separate years especially the 91 shows as I rarely listen to the nineties. I mainly play 70’s shows but love all Dead and am grateful for all the music.

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Critics, Deadheads, and me. Since I am "old" I have a somewhat different view of things. First, I want to thank Dave and the rest of the individuals who put out all the dead music for us to enjoy. I was not able to attend any of these shows so it will be a thrill to be able to sit back, light up my Garcia meerschaum pipe with some good Latakia pipe tobacco, a cold beer in hand, and push the play button. I know that some of you are critics of who is playing and how well each dead member plays. I just sit back and "enjoy" all of it. In my world I am just happy to be able to hear the concert(s). I think the discussions of which concert is the best really misses the point. Not everything in life is going to meet ones expectations...whatever that might be. Whether Jerry is "on" that night is not important to me. I just like the music. I am just "grateful" to be able to hear Dead music that was not available to me prior to the release of these and other shows.
I did go to the movie, last night, with my son and his best friend. They loved it! They got to see the Dead and that is what is important to me.
To summarize my rant...I can just close my eyes...pick out a show that Dave, and others, have put out over the years...and "enjoy" it. Isn't that really the point of all of this?
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Wtf is your problem? Do you just sit back and wait for me to post so you can just attack me when I post something? Every fucking time.

Why do you even bother? Nothing better to do with your time than come on the Grateful Dead sight and act like a fucking asshole to me every time I post here? Take that garbage back to your stupid Facebook group.

Most people have positive reactions to this box. The privileged here hate others enjoyment.

To hope somebodies arrives damaged is just spiteful. What does one say in response to such petty nonsense?

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