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 | Title : Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead - England '72
Author : Grateful Dead
Release Date : 20020709
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $31.98
Amazon.com Price : $24.50
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Editorial Reviews :
Marking the 30th anniversary of the Grateful Dead's first full-fledged European tour, the four-disc Steppin' Out will delight collectors wishing to dig deeper than the terrific original three-LP (two-CD) Europe '72. Culling performances from seven English shows from the spring of 1972, this set has much more of a 'live' feel than the Europe '72 release, which had polished up the Dead's rougher edges, introduced a bunch of new songs to record, and in general been intended to serve as a 'studio' record. Of particular interest here is a rippling, sprite reading of 'Sitting on Top of the World' (sung by Jerry Garcia), a couple of lesser-known Pigpen originals ('Chinatown Shuffle' and 'The Stranger'), and versions of chestnuts 'Hey Bo Diddley' (in a 'Not Fade Away' sandwich) and 'Rockin' Pneumonia' that most folks have not heard Deadified. There's also a wonderful and lengthy 'Dark Star'/'Sugar Magnolia'/'Caution' combo from Wembley Empire Pool on disc 4. While this collection shouldn't replace Europe '72 in your stack, it's a worthy complement for fans of this era in Dead history.
Buyer Reviews :
I have been listening to the Dead since 1976 when I saw my first show at the Beacon theatre in NYC. I have heard and colected hundreds of tapes, and more recently, CD's. Believe me when I tell you that, if you like the Grateful Dead, BUY this CD!! The band, in 1972, was at (or beyond!!) the top of it's form. Before the drug problems and comas this was when the Dead were probably one of the best bands bands in the world. The CD starts out with a sweet 'Cold Rain and Snow' and takes-off from there. 'Playing in the Band' nearly leaves Earth orbit. 'Comes a time' is sweet as can be, one of those prortypical slow (Almost frozen in time) Jerry ballads. And check out the Monster Dark Star -> Sugar Mag -> Caution. Caution in '72 - you bet. Fasten your seat -belts and take the phone off the hook.
My only complaint is that whoever did the mix mixed Jerry too loud. I have heard other bootlegs of these shows with a better overall volume balance between all the instuments. Althought I obviously love Jerry's guitar, I prefer a mix that goes more for the overall orchetra or 'gestalt' sound. But still, I am very happy with this CD. Actually, more than happy!!
(by Paul Spitalny)
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