Del Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Just curious what everyone's picks are... What do you think the best is? What's your favorite? If you had to recommend an album to a newbie, which one would you choose to recommend? I'm just interested in seeing people's opinions. My favorite Dead album is probably Workingman's Dead... I can put it on anytime and I never get sick of it. I also am really partial to Grateful Dead (their first album), Anthem Of The Sun and Terrapin Station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 ....ahem..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted January 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I meant albums released under the name Grateful Dead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Workingman's Dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elemeno Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 none of the songs on the album alone stand out to me but i still think its the best. close second would be the terrapin station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Workingman's Dead What he said. Honourable mentions: American Beauty Ace (hey - why not? I mean, it *is* a Dead album, for all intents and purposes) Wake Of The Flood Blues For Allah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I switch back and forth between and and but should add that there isn't a Grateful Dead album I don't love and can't listen to on repeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 would say Bob Weir's Ace and should both be considered Dead albums regardless of band title on the record and are both amazing to have in anyone's collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I never knew Europe 72 was a studio album Greg? Although, the audience is barely audible throughout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 It's one of these three: Workingman's Dead American Beauty Blues for Allah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I'm with Ollie, but I have to throw out love for Anthem Of The Sun as well. The remastered one is sooooo damn perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I never knew Europe 72 was a studio album Greg? Although, the audience is barely audible throughout. I was looking at it this way: studio = official releaseI'd have to say Workingman's Dead and/or Aoxomoxoa then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I never knew Europe 72 was a studio album Greg? Although, the audience is barely audible throughout. ....there were actually studio overdubs on Europe '72 so <gasp> not technically a pure live album! (wasn't until 1977 that they achieved perfection live) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 No contest: 10/10. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieknight Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 No contest: Plus 10/10 these 2 albums together make for some of the most soulful music ever created. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayRay Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I hate to go with the crowd but definately it's Workingman's Dead, and next for me is American Beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Hands down, I've got to go with: That's what got me into the Dead while I was well on my way to becoming a snobbish Jazz-head. To me that album represents the boys showing what they are really capable of. I think I'll go put it on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple foot Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaidy Mae Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Hmmm...American Beauty has always been one of my picks should I ever find myselft stuck on a deserted island. However, now I'm thinking I haven't given Workingman's Dead that much attention lately. Also, Aoxomoxoa needs another spin. Thanks folks. I'm totally undecided, but I know what I'm throwing on when I get home tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoMack Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Wake of the Flood. (although you can't go wrong with Pig Pen belting out Easy Wind) (come to think of it, they're all great aren't they?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Workingman's Dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8FuL Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 toss up between anthem of the sun and workingmans dead!! every album is so damn good its hard to choose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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