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    What's Inside:
    •144-page paperback book with essays by Nicholas G. Meriwether and Blair Jackson
    •A portfolio with three art prints by Jessica Dessner
    • Replica ticket stubs and backstage passes for all eight shows
    •8 complete shows on 23 discs
          •3/14/90 Capital Centre, Landover, MD
          •3/18/90 Civic Center, Hartford, CT
          •3/21/90 Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
          •3/25/90 Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, NY
          •3/28/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
          •3/29/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY (featuring Branford Marsalis)
          •4/1/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
          •4/3/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
    Recorded by long-time Grateful Dead audio engineer John Cutler
    Mixed from the master 24-track analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios
    Mastered to HDCD specs by David Glasser
    Original Art by Jessica Dessner
    Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 9,000

    Announcing Spring 1990 (The Other One)

    "If every concert tells a tale, then every tour writes an epic. Spring 1990 felt that way: an epic with more than its share of genius and drama, brilliance and tension. And that is why the rest of the music of that tour deserves this release, why the rest of those stories need to be heard." - Nicholas G. Meriwether

    Some consider Spring 1990 the last great Grateful Dead tour. That it may be. In spite of outside difficulties and downsides, nothing could deter the Grateful Dead from crafting lightness from darkness. They were overwhelmingly triumphant in doing what they came to do, what they did best — forging powerful explorations in music. Yes, it was the music that would propel their legacy further, young fans joining the ranks with veteran Dead Heads, Jerry wondering "where do they keep coming from?" — a sentiment that still rings true today, a sentiment that offers up another opportunity for an exceptional release from a tour that serves as transcendental chapter in the Grateful Dead masterpiece.

    With Spring 1990 (The Other One), you'll have the chance to explore another eight complete shows from this chapter, the band elevating their game to deliver inspired performances of concert staples (“Tennessee Jed” and “Sugar Magnolia”), exceptional covers (Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece” and the band’s last performance of the Beatles’ “Revolution”) and rare gems (the first “Loose Lucy” in 16 years) as well as many songs from Built To Last, which had been released the previous fall and would become the Dead’s final studio album. Also among the eight is one of the most sought-after shows in the Dead canon: the March, 29, 1990 show at Nassau Coliseum, where Grammy®-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis sat in with the group. The entire second set is one continuous highlight, especially the breathtaking version of “Dark Star.”

    For those of you who are keeping track, this release also marks a significant milestone as now, across the two Spring 1990 boxed sets, Dozin At The Knick, and Terrapin Limited, the entire spring tour of 1990 has been officially released, making it only the second Grateful Dead tour, after Europe 1972, to have that honor.

    Now shipping, you'll want to order your copy soon as these beautiful boxes are going, going, gone...

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  • #941
    floridabobaloo
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    Back in the day when these things came out, they were seen as a cool new toy. I think it's always been the fact, if you can't play, you can't hide behind effects. But guys like Lee Ritenour took the thing in a new direction. Roland had a better unit in the 90's as well. Beside the sounds there was a delay issue initially with these things. But the idea was clear. Make your guitar sound like a sax, or a trumpet, or Godzilla farting!At the time, I couldn't afford one, and didn't have chops or gigs to justify trying to get one. For me, they have aged poorly. A little sprinkle goes a long way. One artist that did use the Roland unit very well was Joni Mitchell, but she used it to have one guitar that could instantly be retuned. She has like 50 turnings she uses! She played one on a Parker Fly and could spin a knob and the guitar changed tunings and sounds. Joni however didn't try and make her axe sound like a Prophet 5 synth. Which was the coolest synth back then I always thought. Ah youth and the 80's!
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    but I think the Spring of 90 box is the best thing the Grateful Dead have released with the exception of Sunshine Daydream. I am really looking forward to this new box set. I've heard people say that didn't think the box sounded good...but I think the sound is incredibly good. I just recently pieced together 3/24/90 (not sure why I waited so long but the announcement of this new box definitely sparked my motivation) and I've listened to the whole show 4 times in about a weeks time. Now, I will say, I'm not a huge fan of all the MIDI stuff either. I think its okay in small doses or during Space but sometimes it seems jump out and mess up the flow. For example, the Candyman from the first night of the Formerly the Warlocks shows is moving along just beautifully and then errrgggg, the MIDI just destroys the beautiful Jerry solo that would have been. On the other hand, when Jerry goes into the flute sound (or whatever) during the Birdsongs or something like that, I think its great.
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    We each have our likes and dislikes. With the Dead, I really do not have any "dislikes". There are some things I don't care for as much as some other things I do care for, but I think it is just a different degree of "like". I am not a big fan of Jerry's midi, but sometimes it fits really nicely in a particular spot. But it is what he chose to do on a given song and I will live with his decision and his right to try it out. After all, we all know this band was about experimentation, so where would they / we be if they did not try some different stuff?I would hope that I never attack or disparage anyone's opinion on this site. I read everything posted here and am sometimes amazed by what I read. Some folks skip some of my favorite songs when they are listening and other folks love a song that I do not particularly care for. It just goes to show the wide variety of the Dead experience. I never skip any song when listening. When something comes on that is not a fave of mine, I usually try to listen to it more carefully to see what it is that turns other on. Sometimes my attitude does change as time goes on. I think we all can state our feelings here without being nasty about it. I hope that everyone here is sincere in their posts and that the trolls stay away. Maybe I am too trusting but I would think that if you are not a true fan of the Dead you will just stay away and spend your valuable time on other endeavors. Spring '90 TOO and DaP11 are spread apart by 18 years, but I am looking forward to them both very much. I think DL is always looking for shows that sound great. I think that is his main focus. I don't think Rhino has to worry too much about profit. EVERYTHING they release sells out, most of it very quickly. Buy what you want, don't buy what you don't, and if you get a DaP you do not want, I guarantee someone will take it off of your hands immediately, and maybe for a profit if that is what you want. Rock on
  • #944
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    Good Morning Uncle-Who the heck is attacking Spacebro for having an opinion? People are simply defending their right to continue listening to music altogether even if they don't think that every show in the new box set or entire Spring 90 tour is some of the greatest art ever created. If your stars align with Spacebro, that's fantastic. But people will defend themselves and call out an insulting remark (or opinion if you see it as that) all day long. On the other side a lot of people don't like the processed midi sounds which have kind of aged poorly. It was just a moment in time like having a mullet back then. This from the recent Branford interview: Jerry found a way to adapt to whatever the situation was and add a color. When he switched to the [MIDI] guitar synth, I never felt he needed it. Intrusion is too strong a word. It obstructed his sound. But I guess when you've been doing the same shit for 30 years, you need to get something to spike it up a little. I don't see Branford or other people suggesting you have to give up on all music if a particular effect sounds like an obstruction. Perhaps we should stop watching all other Football games if we don't see the greatness, and are not fans of the Green Bay Packers. Silly
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    I am really looking forward to this release. 68-69era is what I listen to the most, with 73 also being played a lot. But I am also one of the few that holds Spring 90 up there as just as great. Sure there isn't the crazy May 77 Scarlet Fire, but May 77 didn't have the crazy Here Comes Sunshines or Birdsongs that 73 had, and in turn 73 had no DS-Attics-DS-SugMagjam-DS-StStephen-China-Rider that 1970 has. Reminds me of how 70 doesn't have any New Potatos or Clementines. 90 has many of my favorite tunes such as Black Muddy River, Built to Last, Blow Away, Standing on the Moon, Believe it or Not, Foolish Heart. Spring 90 has a Truckin-Drum-Space-Other One-Hey Jude-Mr Fantasy-Hey Jude-SugMag, Baby Blue finisher. crazy stuff I love having all of these different eras of the Dead represented. Here are some listening suggestions: 10-29-77, 8-03-69, 1-26-69, 2-2-68, 12-06 or 12-12 1973
  • #946
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    Sorry to load up on you, Spacebro, but I didn't see any post directed at you that called for your antagonistic post-- and that is what it was. Don't deny it either, people have pulled out the quotes and paraphrased its meaning quite well. Really, to claim to be the victim after that is laughable. I saw the one post about "wheezy 80s era," but who the hell cares. That was just one dude's opinion, why did you let that get your undies in a bunch? I didn't see it as directed at anyone, just his opinion about the music. I am with many others here-- I like Brent era just fine and would like some releases from 1980-89, but 1990 has too much MIDI for my taste. If I wanted to hear a trumpet solo during Mexicali Blues, I would see a Mariachi band. So, I made a decision to save $250 on a box set that would likely get minimal listens. Between Dozin', Terrapin Limited, and 3/29/90, I will have enough of that tour.
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    So im actually gonna talk about the box set for a second if thats allowed here. Theres a version of 3/29 in the archive that you all gotta hear. its one of the downloadable versions so i imagine its an audience recording. You can really here how electric this show really is because the crowd is so loud. There singing along with every song and when they bust into dark star the place goes absolutley nuts. I really hope that when Jeff mixed this show he puts that crowd noise in. I think it gives the show more of a kick in the ass. Check it out its really cool and you can tell Jerry and Bob really brought there A game to this show.
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    I tried listening to some 90s dead Terrapin lmtd, and Dozin ...I couldn't get past Brent's carnival antics and Jerry's gruff voice. I really tried, but couldn't handle it...I put on May 77 to save my sanity...
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    If people are passing on this because they don't like the era, it's probably best for them to give up on music altogether and focus on other things in life like sports, cars or politics because they obviously don't have an ear and/or an open mind for greatness. Musical/artistic taste is subjective in nature. Some people get it, some don't. I find it laughable that you don't see this as the very epitome of a "Deader Than Thou" mentality. I personally am happy when different folks have different opinions on whether they like the Dead, and what eras they tend to enjoy the most. But the (paraphrasing here) "This is great and if you can't see/hear it, you really should find another passion as you OBVIOUSLY don't get it" idea is a tad condescending. It seems like the exact mentality that you say you are being persecuted for is the EXACT SAME MENTALITY that you are espousing. I don't tend to fully appreciate the "I can make my guitar sound like a clarinet" sound, so don't usually choose to spin MIDI era shows, but that is just my opinion of what pleases me. Once in a while I put that era on, and I never cry about it when TPTB choose to market that era in a box set or DaP. You see, it's just not what suits my ear the best. I truly thought the most humorous post ever (I really thought you were kidding) was, after agitating for an '80s/'90s release for seemingly forever, the first thing you say about the new box is that it will be great, but you don't have the cash to buy it. Glad that's working out for ya.
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    Man, there are some not kind people here for some reason, who cares who likes what, just enjoy the music. What I seem to read here is that a lot of people love the seventies output from the band, ok, cool. Lets not attack people for having a different opinion than you. I'm not gonna list all the offenders, but reading what most of you say, a turd from the 70's is better than anything from any other era. Too bad. Keep gobbling up those turds and they will keep dropping them on your doorstep. With this kind of response, we will never get any of the great shows from the eighties or nineties. Wait, did I hear someone say "what great shows?". I thought so, so lets have a debate about that, without name calling and hate. All though I think that might not be possible for some of you.
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What's Inside:
•144-page paperback book with essays by Nicholas G. Meriwether and Blair Jackson
•A portfolio with three art prints by Jessica Dessner
• Replica ticket stubs and backstage passes for all eight shows
•8 complete shows on 23 discs
      •3/14/90 Capital Centre, Landover, MD
      •3/18/90 Civic Center, Hartford, CT
      •3/21/90 Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
      •3/25/90 Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, NY
      •3/28/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
      •3/29/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY (featuring Branford Marsalis)
      •4/1/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
      •4/3/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
Recorded by long-time Grateful Dead audio engineer John Cutler
Mixed from the master 24-track analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios
Mastered to HDCD specs by David Glasser
Original Art by Jessica Dessner
Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 9,000

Announcing Spring 1990 (The Other One)

"If every concert tells a tale, then every tour writes an epic. Spring 1990 felt that way: an epic with more than its share of genius and drama, brilliance and tension. And that is why the rest of the music of that tour deserves this release, why the rest of those stories need to be heard." - Nicholas G. Meriwether

Some consider Spring 1990 the last great Grateful Dead tour. That it may be. In spite of outside difficulties and downsides, nothing could deter the Grateful Dead from crafting lightness from darkness. They were overwhelmingly triumphant in doing what they came to do, what they did best — forging powerful explorations in music. Yes, it was the music that would propel their legacy further, young fans joining the ranks with veteran Dead Heads, Jerry wondering "where do they keep coming from?" — a sentiment that still rings true today, a sentiment that offers up another opportunity for an exceptional release from a tour that serves as transcendental chapter in the Grateful Dead masterpiece.

With Spring 1990 (The Other One), you'll have the chance to explore another eight complete shows from this chapter, the band elevating their game to deliver inspired performances of concert staples (“Tennessee Jed” and “Sugar Magnolia”), exceptional covers (Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece” and the band’s last performance of the Beatles’ “Revolution”) and rare gems (the first “Loose Lucy” in 16 years) as well as many songs from Built To Last, which had been released the previous fall and would become the Dead’s final studio album. Also among the eight is one of the most sought-after shows in the Dead canon: the March, 29, 1990 show at Nassau Coliseum, where Grammy®-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis sat in with the group. The entire second set is one continuous highlight, especially the breathtaking version of “Dark Star.”

For those of you who are keeping track, this release also marks a significant milestone as now, across the two Spring 1990 boxed sets, Dozin At The Knick, and Terrapin Limited, the entire spring tour of 1990 has been officially released, making it only the second Grateful Dead tour, after Europe 1972, to have that honor.

Now shipping, you'll want to order your copy soon as these beautiful boxes are going, going, gone...

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Submitted by clmartin on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 18:18

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I, like some other Heads here, was very surprised when I got this email blast. I figured they'd make us wait years before releasing Part II of Spring '90. I figured Rhino would pad the years between with lack-luster releases of lesser material. After too many Road Trips and Dave's Picks that really should have (IMO) been edited and after Sunshine Daydream which (for me) is primarily only of historical value, I decided to limit myself only to later releases. And here it is: Part II of Spring '90. Amazing! This is my vintage. Everything (IMHO) that happened to the Dead before this tour should be seen as a preparation for this tour. I saw the Dead for the first time in '85 and really came on board with "In the Dark" and "Without a Net" so I suspect that this is the end of the road for me and the Vault. I don't really think there's much left in there that I will be interested in. For me it's '76 or later and that only in multi-track. The only thing down the road that I would consider dropping money on is a box of Dylan & The Dead. Please, the god's that be, open the Dylan-Dead Vault! Or an Alpine Valley box! Or maybe a Red Rocks box -- even if it is in only 2-track.
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Submitted by jrf68@hotmail.com on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 18:20

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Grate day started by knowing it was my Friday=HootieHoo!!Peddled to the P.O. before work and picked up my mail which included Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions & Throwin' Stones/Push Comes To Shove '45,both in stellar condition. Got to work and pulled up the site,and 5 minutes later,with a big smile on my face clicked PURCHACE on the new box set. WHEW!! Now off work for 3 1/2 days and starting with a mntn. bike ride this evening and going from there..... Happy days for Deadheads,eh? Have a grate weekend everybody........ :)
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Submitted by SanFranWanabee on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 18:27

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Been fun following the chats on the DP 10 board the last few months. Love the passion that so many have for the band. Excited for the folks waiting for another release from this tour and later Dead that many fans have been begging for. Not my cup of tea, but seeing it's summer festival season a savings that I can rationalize going to one more with my savings on this release.For those folks that attended these shows it should be a great time bringing back those memories. Have fun with this release. Thanks as always to Dave and the crew for their continued efforts to bring more and more great shows to the light of day and keep up the great posts folks, good, bad, angry, whatever, usually lightens up the day on a regular basis.
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Submitted by Star Dark on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 19:13

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Not many who bought the first Spring '90 (myself included) will feel the need to pick this up... but that 3/29 gig should sell like crazy. I suspect this box will fare much like May '77... maybe 6-9 months before it's toast. It'll be interesting to see how Dave et al time the announcement of DaP 11...
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Submitted by WharfratWhitey on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 19:19

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I get that the Rhino folks/TPTB want to sell the physical sets so they aren't stuck with excess product as folks say. Just wish there was a little more transparency with some of these box releases. Digital downloads: Will individual shows be available? Will we have to wait awhile before they are on itunes? If at all. Will 3/29/90 be the only separate show available download? If available as download. Why can't they just lay it all out on the table and save folks some piece of mind.
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Submitted by wilfredtjones on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 19:19

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You guys are slick! Thanks for the shininess. I hope it doesn't break things.
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Submitted by johnny361 on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 19:31

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Another stellar box from one stellar tour. Love this stuff!!! I think Fall 73 box for 2015
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Submitted by matchewy on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 19:38

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I went back and forth, had the order submit page up for some time before clicking submit, but all of the "Crazy Fingers" of the Spring '90 tour are on this box. Fingers is among, if not my favorite Dead tune (still surprised none have showed up during 30 Days of Dead, yet), and the Brent versions are very nice. So, I did it.
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 19:44

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....I counted them on my hand! Very under-rated, under-played song. Not on THIS tour though......
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Submitted by One Man on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 19:48

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Jayburg, you are correct, the Warlocks Box was mixed from multi-track and thus should sound stellar. But it doesn't. Jeff Norman did not mix that one for unknown reasons. I find it harsh to the point of pain. Too bad, because there are some great moments there. I don't know what went wrong, but probably something in the analog-to-digital conversion. It completely lacks the warmth that should be present, given modern technology. There really is no excuse for it.
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 19:49

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...that Shakedown, Bucket-> Sugaree opener in Atlanta was pretty kind...
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Submitted by boblopes on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 19:49

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Maybe not really remorse, but kinda bummed the first box cost more per show and was only remixed in 2 track vs TOO remixed in the 24 track knowing that TPTB did not choose the 24 track for the first one knowing it was available. On the other side of the coin, this box has three Crazy Fingers and a couple of Shakedown Streets... Might have to jump in - probably won't see Oxford 88 or RFK 90 for a while after doing the end of the Brent era pretty strong with the Spring 90 releases. Have to admit, been listening to a lot of the Keith years between the Dave's releases, May '77 and the two Winterland boxsets, have neglected listening to the first Spring 90 set. Knowing that I can get the Branford show independently of this boxset, for those that really know this tour, how do these shows compare with the first boxset. (Don't include the Branford show since I can get that separately). Also is there any audio quality differences between downloads and the cd's? I have one player that plays HDCD, but I usually rip it to Apple Lossless to play via Sonos or play the CD in my car... I don't think there is, but wanted to get real life experience... Thanks
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Submitted by TheeAmazingAce333 on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 20:23

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3.14(!)3.21(dying to hear this one...) 3.25 4.3 & 3.28.90 is underrated & often overlooked b/c of the other 2 Nassau nights... but, this is a killer show... has sorta a west coast show vibe... this should sound EPIC... unlike the 1st one... ...which has great shows, but they're just poorly mixed :~[ 3.14, 3.24, 3.28 & 3.29 have always been my personal 'top 4 of the tour' so, this is a multi-tracked no-brainer ♤ ps... boblopes check you PMs, please...
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Submitted by boblopes on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 20:29

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Thanks - the disc list font and layout is so irritating to the eyes. Step it up web layout designers, you're almost as consistent as the cd disc name checkers... This weekend is now officially back in the 90's - starting now... Ace - got your PM - totally stoked! Looking forward to it.
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Submitted by jvanderveen on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 20:39

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After all of the conversation on these boards about wives' reactions to our obsessive tendencies, I have to share that I was on the fence about this release. Actually, I was pretty sure that I would pass and just order 3/29. $250 is a lot of money for two teachers! But at dinner tonight, my wife, who likes the Dead but can't really fathom why I would need to own an ENTIRE TOUR, actually talked me INTO buying it. "It's your thing--you should just suck it up and spend the cash," she said. I am not worthy. I guess I need to stop bitching every time she turns on one of those Real Housewives shows on Bravo. LOL.
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Submitted by fourwindsblow on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 20:40

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Who can stop what must arrive now? Something new is waiting to be born
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Submitted by Zuckfun on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 21:04

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144 page book? It's like a novel. We really don't know how many more Box Sets there will be. How many unreleased multi-track shows are in the Vault? The audio standards for box sets are very high- there's only so much in the Vault that meets the criteria. And will there be another box set of the magnitude of 8 shows? Still hoping one year 5/4 thru 5/9/77 becomes a box set: May Of '77- The Heart Of Gold Band. And 5/8 is treated much like 3/29/90. Spring of 1990 kind of dwarfed the impending announcement of DP11, hopefully this is revealed soon. 2 of the things I'm most looking forward to with this box (besides 3/29): The sound quality and the first set closing sequences of 3/21 and 4/1.
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Submitted by SPACEBROTHER on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 21:40

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The single biggest dream release and at the very top of my wish list, and now I can't afford it. Particularly painful because I was at the that Omni run of shows and they were all awesome and still riding the Branford energy.
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Submitted by jayburg on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 21:42

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Spring 1990, I ended up at The Omni on April 2 after hitching from Detroit to Atlanta down I-75. I was in a really weird place as I had just run away from a nasty little treatment center in Plymouth, MI. Not quite 17 with nowhere to go, I was compelled to seek out the Dead, even though it was the end of the tour. After arriving at The Omni, I found a parking lot out back where folks were camping even though camping on site had been recently banned. Met a really great couple who brought me into the fold, fed me and gave me some floor space in their bus so I could get some sleep. I spent all day hanging with them on the 3rd, most of the afternoon spent in the atrium of the CNN Center. I had finished a beverage and the cup was sitting next to my knee. Damn if the suits going to and from work didn't start instinctively filling my cup with spare change. It was odd since I wasn't soliciting it and I'm not keen on receiving handouts, but hey, I was broke and money is money. Made about $40 in 2 hours. As show time approached, the folks who had "adopted" me and I started looking for tickets. This loser scalper was haggling with my new friends, asking for $50 for one ticket. I offered him $30 in change and he agreed to sell it to me so long as I gave it to the girl. Since these two had shown me such kindness over the past 24 hours, I agreed. She gleefully ran for the gate and her boyfriend and I spent another 30 minutes or so looking for tix to no avail. He decided to bag it and go party in the lot, but told me to keep looking since I had miracled his girlfriend, he was certain I'd get in. Not 10 minutes later, there's this girl standing next to the main gate with a serious stack of tickets in her hand. She had jean shorts and a tie-dye on and looked really clean cut. I simply asked if I could have one and she said "Sure, have a good time". I was in a seat about halfway through Shakedown. This was my last opportunity to see Brent, I ended up back in Michigan shortly after this show. Strangely enough, the last show I'd seen before this was exactly one year ago in Pittsburgh. The boys didn't disappoint. Solid show, definite great moments like Scarlet -> Crazy Fingers, the standard NFA tour closer, Bid You Goodnight encore. The vibe and weather were awesome, the band was playing great and there was no other place I'd rather have been at that moment. Thank you to the ticket lady, the suits who throw away spare change, the couple who befriended me, the strangers stopping strangers just to shake my hand during Scarlet, David Lemieux and Rhino for making these shows available to the masses. Releases like this really make me miss the band, the community and all the great times we shared. Enjoy everyone, Fall '89 through Summer '90 is about as good as it gets for heads born in the early 70's, aka "Touch Heads".
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 22:09

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...was also dusted off and placed on the mantle in Atlanta.....waaay under-represented tune.....the band was jellin' very well that spring...
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Submitted by jrf68@hotmail.com on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 22:51

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Let's make this happen,ok?Check your PM in a few...
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Submitted by dantian on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 23:30

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Congrats on a dream release for you! You'll manage to get it somehow. Keep the faith.
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Submitted by TN Dead on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 00:12

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Le Mobile unleashed and released !!! 24 track analog source. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you !!! I remember the first time I put Without A Net in the cassette deck of my "68 Dodge Dart. Also my first time hearing it. I Just sat there for at least a half an hour with a grin on my face before I put her in gear. At the time my car stereo was worth more than my car. Now this Box Set costs more than my car stereo did then. 24 track Grateful Dead mixed down at TRI studios, PRICELESS ! I miss that Dart.
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Submitted by UndeJohn on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 00:12

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Can I get mine with all the Brent tunes deleted? Ouch!!
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Submitted by eyes43 on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 00:16

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read the rollingstone article, says the HD downloads will be available day of box set release. wether or not they will make them available singularly??? would be nice! but at least you know it will all be available (as a whole, so far) day of box set release.
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Submitted by gratefaldean on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 04:49

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I'm trying to put this in some kind of perspective...I just spent almost exactly this much for a ticket to see Paul McCartney. When in the world did I turn the kind of corner that enables me to justify to myself (let alone to my wife, who doesn't know about this box set yet) plunking down over $500 for a ticket to a concert and an album? Hey, you don't take nothing with you but your soul! Dig! (Sorry, Lennon reference, not Macca, best I could do this morning.) But I do agree with some previous posters, the around $100 boxes are a little easier to swallow. Looking forward to this one, though...
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Submitted by JBH69Flyer on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 04:52

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Another over-priced offering from the GD/Rhino! Save your money for something important!
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Submitted by Thin on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 05:01

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I had thought No Way they do another 90's box, but I guess if they can release 22 Europe shows a once, then these 2 boxes over 2 years isn't so crazy.
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Submitted by segan63 on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 05:20

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For the record, Hunter Seamons confidently posted on the Internet Archive board about three weeks ago that this was going to be released. In addition to his matrix recordings, he is definitely "in the know".
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Submitted by Bach 2 Bach on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 05:48

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Why do I always have an overwhelming urge to go pee after I watch these seaside chats...?!!
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Submitted by Underthevolcano on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 05:48

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I'm glad they went with 24 track this time-prob. should have done it last time also even though I'm not really complaining-the sound on box one is clear and transparent. The brightness can be tamed a little with tone controls on the amp if need be. But this box should have stellar sound as the original recordings were very good to excellent. What will they unleash upon us next year for the anniversary? Price concerns-I tend to try to keep it in perspective-there are 2-3 disc boxes being released by other groups from archives that are priced in excess of $50.00. This is a big box with several extras and a lot of labor to mix the shows so the price to me is reasonable and to me at least it is worth it although I will have to economise to justify the expenditure. I have said before-I don't care for downloads-I'm old school so when I lay out the bread I want a physical object. I'm a sucker for the artwork and essays as well. I collected posters in the day and enjoy them immensely as they hang on my walls in the college dorm listening room I have maintained as my sanctum(Ha).
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Submitted by wilfredtjones on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 06:11

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Hopefully, he and DL can consort on some more Matrix recordings! Does anyone have good examples of shows that have terrible sounding soundboard mixes that are ameliorated by filtering in from Audience (or other) sources?
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Submitted by katky111 on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 06:21

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While I gently poked him then, I now graciously acknowledge that my Magic 8 Ball was wrong. Bad juju. Incidentally, the Polar Vortex makes a better summer houseguest. Here in the eastern mountains we're looking at highs of 70 and lows of 50...yum! / kate
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Submitted by allman on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 06:37

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I have purchased every box set but I will definitely pass on this one. As many people have already said when this was leaked a few weeks ago by way of the Meet Up at the Movies announcement, “to soon”. I really have only listened to Spring 1990 less than 2 times. Couldn’t really make it through the 2nd listening. Listened to the last box set May 77 near a dozen times and it keeps getting better with every listen. I would have been on board with an early 80’s box but was really hoping for an early 70’s box. As someone has already stated that these are the shows that didn’t make the first box. I might have been more receptive if the offering was paired down to a size similar to the Winterland or Warlocks box but I will definitely purchase the Branford set at my local record store. I really should thank Dave and company for saving me near 300 dollars that I can use for the CSN&Y 74, Garcia release, Allman Brothers release, and the huge box set that I feel will be released next year. My guess it will be on the scale of the Europe 72 box. This new Spring 1990 might take a while to sell out. I think many fans like me who purchase everything are having second thoughts on this offering.
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Submitted by Remy19 on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 07:09

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How about a box set of the Dead playing 'Turn On Your Love Light' with Gregg, Duane & Peter Green????????????
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Submitted by Malarkey on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 07:24

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I am looking forward to this one!!! This was such a Grate tour! The stuff with Branford is SICK!!! I am not sure what all the complaining is about, if you don't like it, don't buy it. We are very lucky fans to have such a weath of top notch live releases, not to mention a vast amount of FREE music available. You haters need to move on. Find something that makes you happy and relish it. I LOVE THE GRATEFUL DEAD, and am apprecitive and receptive to anything they throw my way. To the GD family and all the grate people behind the scenes, thank you so much for all that you do, most of us are apprecitive everything you do! Keep up the amazing work!
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Submitted by mbarilla on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 07:35

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Like the first box of Spring 1990 , usually they do a video of dead.net employee exhibiting the digipacks and collectibles. Really liked the way each show had a different graphic. The cover art from this box is excellent. I think I'm going to take the plunge today and pull the trigger.
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Submitted by owlshead on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 07:46

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Pretty funny, can't afford, but I skip fast-forward on all Brent tunes... sorry, but true confessions. But he does some nice backing vocals! "All good Can I get mine with all the Brent tunes deleted? Ouch!!"
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Submitted by owlshead on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 07:55

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Personally, I love all the kvetching on dead. net :)
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Submitted by hbob1995 on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 07:56

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The actual cost per disc of this set is actually a little less then the first Spring '90 box and only a bit more then the May '77 box. I think for what you get, it is a fair price. Sure, I could go for them eliminating some of the bells & whistles to knock the price down some, but it is what it is and some folks love all of that stuff. I like the book but could do without ticket stubs, etc. But ultimately it is ALL about the music and the music here is awesome! Great shows that will sound phenomenal. 24 track mixing is surely the way to go. This tour is the band at the top of their game. Regardless of which era you favor, this is great stuff for all Heads. I have been tracking the comments here and it is running about 80% positive which is really pretty good since it seems that some folks are never happy with any release! I feel for the folks who will not buy because of the price. I also cannot really afford it either, but if I did not jump on this I would only be kicking myself down the road. I bought it the minute it was announced. I will scrimp & sacrifice, but this is a MUST have. I contacted DL yesterday to tell him to keep up the great work and I said that he cannot ever please everybody with a release. He said "Bitching? Who would bitch and why"? I think that answers once and for all the question of whether he reads the posts here! Anyone who is even slightly familiar with this sight know about bitching! Unfortunately I think some live to bitch. Bitch away if you must, but please keep it civil and do not attack anyone just because they do not agree with you. I myself love the whole 30 year span of the band. I think there is grate music to be found in any given year. I think DL does his best to find that music and to release it. I am glad to be a fan of a band that continues to release grate music in copious amounts. After all, don't we always want more? Hopefully a music addiction will not kill us! We sure are lucky. Much more lucky then what fans of other bands get. So jump on this offering now or you will be sorry down the road. I will be eagerly waiting for Sept. 8th. Rock on
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Submitted by stillwaters on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 08:14

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I've read negative stuff about his release. I thought the original Spring 1990 box was great. Can't wait to fill in the blanks for the rest of tour with this one.
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Submitted by TN Dead on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 09:21

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Does anyone out there know what eras, years, shows etc...were recorded using a multi track process ? 16 track, 24 track.? A list of shows already released that were from a multi track source ? A lot of us have collected great sounding soundboard recordings. Releases like this box set take the sound quality to another level.
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Submitted by PorcupineTree on Sat, 07/12/2014 - 02:05

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Hi everyone,It´s my first post here so a big HI from Sweden to all of you! Was wondering why there´s no option of an bluray only audio in the boxed set, Imagine all 8 concerts on on disc, each concert with out interruptions, it´s so annoying when you come to the drums/Jam and have to change cd. I think the extra cost would be easy to cover in a box like this one, I still ordered it bur feel disappointed that they didn´t make the jump this time. Saw that the the CSNY box is including a bluray disc, same with the division bell box. I´m I the only one here who would enjoy that? :) Let me dream big... Next year the complete 72 Europe tour, now available on bluray disc, no extras only the music, actually all the boxes that are already released will be available as bluray disc... Are anyone from Dead.net on these forums and maybe they can take it for consideration for the 2015 mega super fantastic box of all boxes release next year. PS. Still it´s an privilege to be part of this community and being able to get all this fantastic music..!
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Submitted by LetsGoCaps on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 09:46

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Edit: I just saw 44moose's post from yesterday. For others wondering: Desolation Row is on Postcards and OMSN is on Without a Net. ****************** I'm all over this one. One question though, they say between the two boxes, Dozin', and the Terrapin releases all of Spring tour has been made available. I might be missing something, but where is the Desolation Row and OMSN from 3/24/90? Ultimately it's not a big deal but the completest in me wants to piece this show together in one folder.
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Submitted by SPACEBROTHER on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 09:41

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Desolation Row is on "Postcards of a Hanging" and OMSN is on "Without a Net". This is a handy sight for finding release information - http://deaddisc.com/
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Submitted by PalmerEldritch on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 09:56

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I hesitated, but finally took the bait on this one. I'm a 68-74 guy. I needed to consider the fact that in the 2 years since Spring 90 pt 1 was released, I still have not listened to probably half of it. I mean probably half of it I haven't even heard even once. Too many short songs with no jams. But what I like I really like. I love that Birdsong with the MIDI and all of the Space jams. I'm starting to listen to the Drums sections and am thinking they are as good as the Space jams. I think all of the PITB and Other One jams are just fantastic! They're just always so short- damn! I made a compilation of the space jams and listen to it often. This new set will have at least 80 more minutes of space. Now if I throw in the Drums and compile everything I can get over 4 hours of drums-space! I wish I could make a compilation of the PITB and Other One jams but don't know how to "cut out" the jams from the vocals. Surely there is software for this but is it difficult to use(?). I also find the kvetching here enjoyable. There's always the inevitable kvetching, followed by the kvetching about the kvetching, followed by the defenses of the original kvetching.
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Submitted by The Weve on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 10:17

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Wow ! This Box Set looks very cool, but for $275.00 might be tough to justify. As for the stand alone of 03/29/90 Nassau Col. might have to be the way to go for me. Looks like the original Meet Up @ The Movies announcement was correct for the new Box. We're looking forward to seeing this next Thursday, and as the pictures of this come on the "Big Screen". I am sure my wife won't be the only one that asks "So, did you order this already ? ... ruff choice, guess I'll wait till next Thursday night to decide.Weve
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Submitted by stoltzfus on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 10:19

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you can take that as a positive or a negative PTB, no matter what, I appreciate your efforts. You put out a lot of great GD. This release, I'll be sitting on the sidelines. I AM gleefully looking forward to DaP11, whatever that might be. Grateful for life, stoltzfus
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