Grateful Dead

Also received one today.
It skips during the filler Hightime. But it’s only filler so doesn’t really matter.
But still, what is up with the digital files that are used for these CD’s that makes so many of them skip? Or is it the manufacturing process? How can it be that they have not figured this out? It’s not rocket science.

I don't know about being spot on, but two I will be looking out for on Saturday are by Twink, who played with British psychedelic rock bands Tomorrow, The Pretty Things and The Pink Fairies. "Think Pink" was recorded in 1969, with various people from the British underground, including future fairy and guitar ace Paul Rudolph. Double album this -mono and stereo.
The other Twink album being released on RSD is called "Sympathy For The Beast" and features the man himself backed by modern psych band The Technicolour Dream. This one features the Aleister Crowley's poems set to music. Sounds essential.
Also Hawkwinds 1999 Party, recorded live is tempting. And in a jazzier vein, Herbie Hancocks Dedication looks interesting.

Sorry to post this here, for some reason i couldn't on the 28 thread. I received a second replacement disc 3 which plays fine but i have no use for it, the first replacement they sent did the trick. If anyone wants it just hit me up...first come first served

Beside some of the obvious selections, I’m curious whats on everyone’s hitlists for RSD coming up on Saturday. Looking for some suggestions that may be off the beaten path.?

Dave Rock, you seem to be spot on most of the time....anything catching your eye. I know Captain Beefheart is one that I will be looking for!

This was never one that particularly grabbed me, but today I've been listening to the second set and wondering where it's been all my life. Shouldn't be surprised I guess - I love that whole run, but never could quite get into this show. Today it hits me in a whole new way. Just another reason why I love this band so much.

I’m on the bus...Listened to 4/7 Saturday morning and finished up 4/8 with the sound of the thunder and the rain pourin down as Saturday yielded to Sunday. I was quite chemically enhanced, but have to agree, that Dark Star is one of the best I’ve ever heard. And yes Sixtus, that transition is pure bliss, from darkness (minor pentatonic and mixolydian scales?) into light and happier major scales of Sugar Mags...had me dancin around my room for sure. And then, is it the transistion into caution where that awesome “stomp jam” happens? (not sure what else to call it) but had me grinning from ear to ear. During those moments, I can’t help but to laugh out loud....damn these fuckin guys are good! Can’t find it anywhere else....That’s for sure!

KCJ

Right on trainwrecked....this is what makes this sharing forum the best....these little things that make you go Hmmmmm and then re-check or check for the first time what's being uttered. Many a rabbit hole to explore.

I am happy To Serve.

Sixtus

I also have 4/7 and 4/8 under my belt. Sixtus, I never noticed the jam you spoke of in GSET. I will replay it. Note to all - any subtleties like the one 6 this mentioned are welcome!

I always try to hit some of it.. but with a big road trip coming up, I might give it a try...

Edit: First set of 4/7 under my belt and 18 - 20 hours of driving over the next four days.. Love the sound of this one, and the tuning/effects both Jerry and Bob have on their guitars.. electric and grabby, almost with fierce edge to the sound. I guess they wanted to get out of the gate running. Genius to record the whole tour, every note using state of the art multi-track.

I am enjoying seeing who is jumping off the deep end into good ole' Europe '72. I, too, fired up 4/7 yesterday amid bacon and coffee and was immediately reminded just how ferocious and aggressive they come out playing. Also just out of the gate with the GSET - it reminds me of how this song gets some treatment over the course of this tour and reshapes a bit - especially adding that melodic 4-chord jam part toward the end of the song. It's not really present in this version, but by the end of the tour is is in-place for good. I also really like the Mr. Charlie - Jerry just plays with so much PERSONALITY on that song, bending notes and making it fun all over the place. Not to rummage through every song in the show, but this one was extremely formidable coming out of the gate for a tour opener. That Other One > El Paso > Other One as previously mentioned is saaaa-weet.

I also cheated and got ahead of the game, and immediately put on 4/8 yesterday following 4/7....and again was struck by how aggressive they come out. No holds barred, no prisoners. WOLVERINES!!!! And man, that Dark Star gets out there pretty well into convoluted space, only to be brought back in in the last several minutes where they give it a fantastic workout leading into Sugar Magnolia...a really fun and spotless transition. Imagine if they played Dark Star at that pace and intensity as they do for the last few minutes here for like, an entire 30 minute Dark Star? You'd need handle bars to hold on.

Dunno if I will be able to keep up - this tour is a monster spanning nearly two months...I gave Ingrid the disclaimer...she seems to be rolling with it so far.....one day....two shows crammed in there.....
Spring '90 was a drop in the bucket by comparison.

Have a grate week everyone.
Sixtus