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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By nick g black
Format:Audio CD
As the saying goes, you're either on the bus or off the bus, and this collection by its sheer size and cost is not going to be for the casual listener. A pity,that,because it contains some gorgeous, intriguing music.
The Dead ploughed a unique furrow from psychedelia through to acoustic country/folk via many baroque twists and turns in the period this collection covers - 1966 through to 1972. On the way they picked up the makings of a fanatical following, and even enjoyed mainstream success and gold records. But they had yet to become the iconic "last of the hippie" band of their latter era.
What's new here is mostly from the earliest phase of the dead - 1966-1969, and dissappointingly the key album of them all, Live Dead merely adds a minute or so intro to their most astonishing and enduring work, "Dark Star".
But check out the bonus tracks on the Anthem disc- ferocious jams and relentless noise- to get a fair idea of how menacing the dead could sound at their psychedelic best.
One revelation is how good "Europe 72" sounds after all these years.
Packaging is excellent- a lavish booklet and each disc in its own gatefold sleeve.
Is it worth the money? Ifyou're seriously wanting to get into the dead's music, then go for some of the wonderful Dick's Picks series to hear them at their peak.
Ones which are indespensable: Dicks Picks 3, 4, 10, 11, 12 and 18.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By David Sandilands
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
Worth every penny. Rhino are releasing the CDs individually now but it's great to have such a beautifully packaged box set.
All remastered in fabulous HDCD with well chosen bonus tracks, each of the CDs will now be the definitive version. The first double CD, The Birth of the Dead is of amazing audio quality given that these early recordings were made in 1965-1967 before they were signed up by Warner Bros. My only problem is setting aside enough time to listen to them all!
All remastered in fabulous HDCD with well chosen bonus tracks, each of the CDs will now be the definitive version. The first double CD, The Birth of the Dead is of amazing audio quality given that these early recordings were made in 1965-1967 before they were signed up by Warner Bros. My only problem is setting aside enough time to listen to them all!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By K. Parr
Format:Audio CD
12 CD's copying existing material for the price may seem excessive but this is a beautifuuly produced package with miniature original sleeves and new notes. Deadhead completists will centre on 2 aspects, new mix and new tracks. The mix takes some getting used to. For instance, the legendary 'Eleven' segue from 'Live Dead' seems to enhance the organ to the detriment of the lead guitar of Garcia. However that has the benefit of feeling like a whole new version so no complaints there.The previously unreleased material shows some real finds, demonstrating that the group could really cook in the studio as well as live. Much new material focuses on Pigpen, and that is to be welcomed as his blues feel gave a fine balance to the strange concoction of country and psychedelic that was the Dead in their pomp.
Overall, a fine acheivement. Dead fans should not hesitate- take out a second mortgage if necessary but get this set you must.
Overall, a fine acheivement. Dead fans should not hesitate- take out a second mortgage if necessary but get this set you must.
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