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    The unexpected return of the masters of the Grateful Dead's triumphant show at the Albuquerque Civic Auditorium, November 17, 1971, yields great rewards. The Dead came in HOT for their first New Mexico show. Aided by clarity and precision and abetted by confidence and focus, they finessed old standards with definitive takes. With Keith now blending in seamlessly on keys, the first set offered up a triple shot of electric Blues, an exceptional "You Win Again," and a stellar "One More Saturday Night" to wrap things up. And the second set, well, it might just be unlike any you've ever heard. Archivist David Lemieux urges you to turn it up and do it loudly. We won't dare spoil all the surprises, but pay special attention to the rippin' "Sugar Magnolia," the aggressively monstrous "The Other One," and the highly-danceable "Not Fade>GDTRFB>Not Fade." Rounding out the 3CDs, you'll find selections from Pigpen's return tour at Ann Arbor, MI, 12/14/71. Subscribers will get nearly all of the complete show as this year's bonus disc.

    As always, Dave's Picks Volume 26 has been mastered to HDCD specs from the original analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman and is limited to 18,000 individually-numbered copies*.

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

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  • thursday's child
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    doors vs who.....
    .......like the doors a lot.....love 65-74 who.....but I'll take the Stones and Zep over both.
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    KeithFan2112, thanks for the link to Lifehouse. I will give that a listen - such great songs!! I bloody love The Who. And yes to echo the common sentiment around here, I love The Who, and I love many of the other classic rock bands and artists: Floyd, Zep, the Doors, the Stones, Hendrix....and the list goes on. But over time, my love for all of them has been overshadowed by the Dead - not the best at what they do, the only ones who do what they do. I am really looking forward to 11/17/71 and 12/14/71 - fall 71 was a great stretch. Also the Dead's musical sensibilities are what got me into other artists I hadn't paid as much attention too when I first start my musical delving - the Dead took me away from the "guitar heroes" and blues giants, and brought me to Dylan, Johnny, Willie, Merle, Lefty, Gram, NRPS, the Byrds and the list of country artists and country-rockers ever grows, including, lately, Sturgill Simpson. For that I sincerely thank Jerry and the boys. Next hoping Dave mixes it up with something from the 60s, 80's or 90s, but always happy to just get that next release.
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    I would not go that far...to say that See Emily Play is better than anything they released im the 1970s I mean come on, really?...thats some downright subjective hyperbole. Atom Heart Mother, Meddle, Dark side, Wish you were Here, animals, the wall all relased in the 70s. Thats A LOT of truly phenomenal music all of which follows a very nice progression in themes and motifs that are directly descended from what they did in the 60s. See Emily Play is a great but its one song... The Who is better than the Doors, but Ive always been skeptical of inflated egos and cult of personalities, and Jim Morrisson was just that. Thats why the 80s cult of Jerry/Dead is such a turn off for me. Great music but the way it gets talked about with such blind hyperbolic reverance is the time I start replaying older shows in my brain and hit the mental mute during most conversations. I never go out of my way to listen to either The Who or The Doors if I can make a choice from the Universe of music. Too much other stuff out there...
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    4/16/72 Aarhus was the final
    4/16/72 Aarhus was the final E'72 recording I picked up and I'm so glad I did before it sold out. In particular the TOO jam out of Truckin'-- such blistering grace and spacey nuance. One of those E'72 sequences I can listen to over and over (and just happens I'm also a fan of '76). Anyway, after starting my computer this morning and before heading over here, I came across the following from Wallace Stevens' poem, 'Certain Phenomena of Sound': Someone has left for a ride in a balloon Or in a bubble examines the bubble of air. The room is emptier than nothingness yet a spider spins in the left shoe under the bed- And old John Rocket dozes on his pillow. It is safe to sleep to a sound that time brings back.
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    covers on boner disc policy?
    Can someone explain the logic of this to me? If you are reordering the sequence of songs so the cover songs are on the main 3 disc package, royalty costs are actually higher in net because they sell a few thousand additional copies of the set without the bonus disc. I guess it would make sense when the bonus disc is a completely different show than the main 3 disc set.
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    daverock I would agree with
    daverock I would agree with your statement about the Who, if you had said the change in their quality occurred after 1973; however, the Who of the 1970s produced Who's Next and Quadrophenia. The synths used on Baba O'Riley and Won't Get Fooled Again were the first of its kind, not only in sound (Townshend had to "invent" the tone of the synths on WGFA through creative experimentation, eventually feeding a Lowry organ through an ARP synthesizer); but in implementation as well (nobody had really used a synthesizer to create a rhythm backing track in a song before - pioneer type stuff). For that many can be thankful :D But yeah, things grew stale after Quadrophenia. I suspect even Pete would admit by 1978, they were singing the same old song (with a few new lines) ;-)
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    I don't know about comparing The Who with The Doors-but both bands seemed to peak in their earlier years. The Who, to me, were far better in the 1960s than they were in the 1970s. In the 60s, there was nothing like them-and the songs they wrote were genuinely weird and transgressive. In the 1970s, they stopped being revolutionary-and started writing about being revolutionary. In the 60s they were the thing they wrote about being in the 1970s, when they just seemed to join the massive "rock" industry. High on professionalism and power and guitar solos, but lacking in inspiration. A lot of other bands were like that-great in the 60s, but a bit bloated in the 70s. You've only got to look at Pink Floyd. I'd take See Emily Play over any of their 1970s albums any day. To bring it back to The Dead, maybe they were one of the few bands around in the 60s who carried on developing in the 1970s. Maybe The Stones, too, for a couple of years.
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    Well at least I subscribe every year, I was going to get extras in hopes to sweeten trade for the new box/RSD, if I I miss out on those, the gentle sobbing and ghostly moaning you will hear on the evening wind...that's me. Im already anticipating a shit show on ordering. My baseline anxiety levels waiting for new boxes and the inevitable panic inducing ordering process grows every year. Did anyone have any ordering problems besides the fast sell-out. It would be nice if they fixed the server issues, or just put out on the Rhino site for ordering to start.
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    Rhino's phone answering service.....?
    I have a subscription for Dave's Picks and glad I do. I have had to call about something, I ordered, and had someone on the phone that was "almost" impossible to understand. I agree with one of the people who, earlier, made a comment that you use to call the dead number and get a person who spoke....English.My nephew worked for Dell for years and said that when the company started using non-Engilish services to answer peoples questions about their computers it was the beginning of the end for Dell. Maybe it is time for us, as coustomers of Rhino, to start to complain about their phone service. I think, from the comments posted on this site, that it is VERY poor! If you have not had any issues that required a phone call consider yourself...lucky!! Mr. Pete---------> aging hippie
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    And for that brief moment, we were one...
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The unexpected return of the masters of the Grateful Dead's triumphant show at the Albuquerque Civic Auditorium, November 17, 1971, yields great rewards. The Dead came in HOT for their first New Mexico show. Aided by clarity and precision and abetted by confidence and focus, they finessed old standards with definitive takes. With Keith now blending in seamlessly on keys, the first set offered up a triple shot of electric Blues, an exceptional "You Win Again," and a stellar "One More Saturday Night" to wrap things up. And the second set, well, it might just be unlike any you've ever heard. Archivist David Lemieux urges you to turn it up and do it loudly. We won't dare spoil all the surprises, but pay special attention to the rippin' "Sugar Magnolia," the aggressively monstrous "The Other One," and the highly-danceable "Not Fade>GDTRFB>Not Fade." Rounding out the 3CDs, you'll find selections from Pigpen's return tour at Ann Arbor, MI, 12/14/71. Subscribers will get nearly all of the complete show as this year's bonus disc.

As always, Dave's Picks Volume 26 has been mastered to HDCD specs from the original analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman and is limited to 18,000 individually-numbered copies*.

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

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Boring? This almost made me sad, but then I watched the video again. What a beautiful and unique way to bring people together all over the world.
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Nice list - I'm pleased I'm not the only crazy guy here who agonize is over satisfactory organization of the Digital Dead. I also moved the Dick's Picks 29 tracks into the Road Trips October 77 folder. Let's see what else... May 22nd 1977 - DP vol. 3. I was able to get my hands on some good sounding soundboard recordings of the missing tracks from that show, Brown Eyed Woman, Peggy-O etc. I like that you have June 16th and 18th 1974 in there. Those were horrible shows to have had broken up. The audio was just so good, I would love to hear Jerry's guitar cranking on all those tunes like it does on the ones we did get. How is the sound on those remainders? I also saw that you had October 18th and 19th 1974 on your list - do you find the discrepancy in audio quality between the fully produced tracks from the Movie Soundtrack and the remaining sound board tracks that you used to fill the gaps a distraction? I usually avoid using soundboard tracks to fill the gaps, unless they sound really really close to the Full Norman versions (usually 1977 is the only place I can get away with it). 80sFan - got your PM, thanks man! Digging into that right now.
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Hey all. Yup Keithfan2112, count me in. I've held off listening due to a future better listening experience. I won't avoid the archive because of this, but I will keep releases shrink wrapped from time to time. Last year I held off on a couple of Dave's Picks because I was hemming and hawing over which headphones to invest in. That's another rabbit hole. This year I'm backed up on the DP8 vinyl and now the Fillmore West RSD vinyl release. The grande deluxe is under going a major overhaul this year. Waiting on new speakers to arrive. I rock, like Daverock, the Project Carbon Debut. I will replace my red ortofon with the blue. Thanks wharfrat1. When the new speakers arrive and I'll get dirty running speaker wires through the wall and under the condo. I did say overhaul. Looking forward to a ride in Jim's time machine very soon! Enjoy the weekend Heads. The Music Never Stops. Cheers all!
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Keithfan, I have those '74 shows to fill in the Road Trips songs if you need them (PM me.)
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....gonna be a good weekend. A new Dave's, going to the Vegas Golden Knights / Sharks game tomorrow and going to see Infinity War Sunday.
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The bonus disc art is some of my favorite of the series...very nice.
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Just in case of delivery..... But it does not look like it's going to happen. It would be fantastic if they made it available for download to people who bought it.
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# 26 has found it's way to the edge of the world and yes...The Bonus Disc Art Work is amazingly fine...and I too will be making my way to Las Vegas from the edge of the world tomorrow...but instead of the hockey game (Which would be great to go to) I got a ticket for my wife to see Elton at Caesar's while I will be at The Wynn taking in Mel Brooks' one man show...enjoy all!!!
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#3246 arrived today in western Mass
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Farewell to Charles Neville, a fixture in Northampton for 15 yrs.
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Just ripped it to itunes, working on the Hill show correct order now. I still think the best bonus cover was Thelma. The Senator rocks that Tshirt! Have a good time at the game Vguy! Thanks for the DaP8 Vinyl link, got a copy on the way. Also lucky to score a RSD release.
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DaP26 at my local post office. sadly, not today. BUT - Road Trips 11/15/71 DID hit my doorstep earlier today, which I found for a "not outrageous price" on Amazon. Love having an original copy of all of these. And it is sooo solid, which bodes well for this one. Looking forward to this initial listen. Always approach with Virgin Ears if its one I've never stumbled across.... Happy Friday DeadFreaks. Cherry Tree in front yard is 'bout to pop blossoms. Sixtus
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Love the melting tie dye balloon art. I might have to get out my microscope, some of those distant skeletons may or may not be bearded.. Might not get a good listen until tomorrow... but I am savoring the moment. Another fine 71. Life is good.
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Mine will arrive on Tuesday or Wednesday, smile, I could drive and pick it up and be home in 3 hours maybe? Hey Sixtus, thanks for the info on cherry blossoms, We popped dogwoods about 4 weeks ago, and they are still hanging in there. The cherries bloomed about the same time as the dogwoods but have been gone for a couple of weeks. Been a cold April here but a spectacularly beautiful visual spring. Now I know spring is popping where you are. Nice!
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Dang love the Neville Brothers. I have an excellent board tape of them opening for Grateful Dead on 12/30/86. Well I have an old box of tapes, now I need to find it. I wonder if Charlie Miller takes head cases?
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Always great to compare notes, GFAr my friend. Sadly, Spring has been absent until just a few days ago in these parts; it's been remarkably cold in the latter half of "Winter". But Poppin' Blossoms is a great way to track geo-progress, interestingly. Now as for Geo-locator of my DaP 26, it needs a "beam me up Scotty" link, to my hands! Sixtus
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You set the controls of the riding mower to Monday afternoon.. I am ripping mine as I write this. Perhaps I will get a cursory start to the listen this afternoon. Beautiful spring day here and the rivers are booming.. got in my third run this season on the river I live on. I am either out of shape or this river has gotten harder. Oh, and the Feb floods changed a couple of the rapids including one of the class V's, making it just a little tighter of a line. What a drag it is getting old....
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Right on. Although Monday may not be necessary; tomorrow appears hopeful! Nonetheless, a good spin on The Mower is always worth a try. Speaking of which...who saw this ridiculous data share this week of, like, the Entire Galaxy?? http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/04/european-satellite-reveals-motio… http://www.eso.org/public/images/eso1606a/zoomable/ (zooming-in, encouraged on the 2nd link) Be safe on those rapids. Sixtus P.S. NFA>jam>GDRFB>NFA now commencing
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#14995 has landed and it sounds GOOD. I like it better than DaP 22 already, more crisp and less jangly sounding to my ear. Bonus disc art if ya need it: https://goo.gl/RKh5co
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I start a new gig selling cars on Monday. I've never done this before but I'm excited. Glad this years box wasn't released during my hiatus. Thanks to all who sent me well wishes. DP26 should be in my mailbox when I get home from day one at new job. Happy day!! Last weekend off for the near future...cheers!
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Thanks Jack Baller for that totally cool sneak peek at the bonus disc cover artwork. Holy Crap! It's King Cool. Sixtus
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....I whole heartily agree that it is fukin beautiful. #13318 is safe and in hand. Will be listening later tonight....
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Long time reader, first time subscribing to Dave's Picks. This is my first bonus disc and it's great not to have to buy it off eBay! I'm so happy, it sounds so good (and I have "Virgin ears" ;-)
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Completely different feel with Pig Pen back... Not even saying one is better than the other...
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Dude on the right - sportin' a beard??
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Yeah, A goatee this time? Criminy :/
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That is some beautiful artwork. Cant wake to get my grimmy, um washed hands, on it. My old eyes, it almost looks like there may be two guys looking straight out and they may both have beards. Dang shadow of the moon
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Few more days until my DaP 26 arrives so I’m catching up on E72. Crawled out of the vinyl rabbit hole for a while to go digital.Bought a cool tie-dyed Victrola record case for storing my new vinyl. Why does nappyrags always get such low numbers? Welcome Hippychic.
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Haven't listen to that show in over 25 years. It was our first New Years trip and that was clearly the best night of the entire run. Nevilles on stage during Aiko was the highlight.
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I got into 12/27. 30, 31/1986. Loved being there. I enjoyed all three that I saw very much. Each seemed to have a different vibe. Loved the 30th. I thought the 27th was slinkier, like trying to find each other. Much of it good, some of it like a blind man in the dark. Of course the 31st was what, almost 10 hours in the old auditorium. Ahhh, the old truckin floor!
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Haa.. ..but really, what's the difference between a full head of hair, a beard and a goatee anyway.. A crown of roses works, other than that.. Still the debate continues. I am having a hell of a time ripping and reordering this. Looks like a couple songs didn't import at all. Trying another PC. Weirder than beards with skeletons I say. Edit: AJS/GFar, I was at that NY run as well. I was the guy in the tie dye, staring blankly that unresponsive to any form of communication.
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Agreed. A very cool scene. Very cool venue. Much different than East Coast shows. I thought the volleyball games behind the soundboard were awesome. My memory fails me, but didn't David Crosby do a set on 12/31?

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Deep in the first set and sharing Dave's excitement about this show Tight and tasty. Definite upgrade from what i have. 'Keep him happy all the time...'
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My copy not scheduled until Tuesday but hoping they're just padding estimate. Curious how 2nd set sounds....Dave made comparison to 11/15 in Austin which is a quite a claim in my book...Guess I'll have to wait and hear for myself.
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Right there with you on the 4/26/72. You mentioned a couple months ago that of all the music on Europe 72 it's taking me the longest to digest all of The Other Ones. I've listened to this one 3 times, and it is magnificent, just requires some undivided attention. Caught some glimpses of Mind left body, but they never fully committed.
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This is hot. I haven't given it a focused listen, but this is a hot one.
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Absolutley. He did an accoustic set, alone. He had just gotten out of the mexican prison. He looked us right in the eye, and warned us about going to mexico. that is harsh. Life has great blossom, but harshness also. They treated him like crap. Then the Nevilles. Whew, relapsin. Man, the Nevilles can make an arena wiggle. I mean New Orleans in Oakland. Then fellas
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.... funny. I thought it was plugging along pretty good. Guess that's why I wasn't in the band. I wonder if Jeffrey Norman gets a boner when he opens a batch of freshly received reels. I bet it at least tingles. The sound on this is making me.
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VGuy.. Don't scare away HippieChick with your locker room talk. We wouldn't want to give the wrong impression. Yet...
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....gotta catch 'em all. ;) ;) ;) This take is pretty sweet. Especially at the 3:12 mark. Check it.Don't worry HippieChick. I've got my hands outta my pockets.... ....I miss the "old" font. This ones stale and boring.
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Just like Jack the Ripper, Just like --- That new pick looks great, I mean the songs look like more 72 or 73, can't wait til Cosmic Charlie puts it on youtube, Since I couldn't get this, I got Jerry Garcia Live: version 4. Incredible show with just Jerry and Keith, his bass player and drummer that he usually uses, and Donna and Maria Muldaur. Lots of "Cats Down Under the Stars" and songs from around then. It is early 78 ,Jerry sounds awesome,playing excellent with Keith. Great recording and mastering, The CDs are twice as thick as Dead CDs, made in USA. No HDCD. Have a good one Folk.Jim
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I haven't got mine yet-and I am not expecting it for about another month. But that's alright-its on its way, and I have plenty of other things to consider. Like this compilation of shows from Fillmore East April 1971. I know I am in the minority here, but I don't much care for 1971 prior to Keith joining. Just my personal opinion-there are plenty of people on here who know what the are talking about who rate the period very highly-so I accept that its my loss. So listening to this collection of cds has really been a surprise to me. I haven't played it for ages, maybe because I listen to the Portchester run in February and get a bit put off. But I like this-really tight versions of songs with great playing and tone from all concerned. Bobs singing seemed to come of age around this time-in fact its all good-and I haven't even got on to cds 3 and 4 yet, which feature the famous jams. It all seems much better than the Portchester run from February-again just my opinion. Actually, these Fillmore East April 1971 shows would make a nice box set. With an interesting selection of guests such as The Beach Boys and Duane Allman it would be a varied and interesting collection that reaches a great peak with the second sets of the final two nights.
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Still waiting for my copy to cross the pond, meanwhile the last 5 listens were: Kal David & Lauri Bono - Paragon Doug Sahm - The Return of Wayne Douglas Jerry Miller & Co. - Live at Cole's Mike Henderson - Edge of night Tail Gators - Tore up All over the musical map there! Liner notes on the Doug Sahm album: Thanks to God for giving us Doug Sahm. Too right!
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