Enjoying the Ride Box Set

[BillK522]

The yearly boxset from the Dead

dropped recently, a wide spanning

60 disc set focusing on 20 venues

known for producing inspired 

performances from the band.

17 complete shows, 3 compliation

venue runs and lots of fillers from

other shows at the same venue.

I am incapable of passing on any

of these boxsets- they are just so

neat.  This one is a beast.  Have been

following the converstion on a Steve

Hoffmann thread and there is plenty

of critical comments concerning this

release.  Too pricey, wrong shows,

wrong years, strange concept, etc.

I enjoy all the official releases, amazing

record of genius.  

Opening the floor for comments.

 

Praise DSO.

 

[Ammagamalin Crew]

Sounds really good ~ major dance party material?

[BillK522]

3 hours ago, Ammagamalin Crew said:

Sounds really good ~ major dance party material?

 

Will be a sizable chunk of

new selections.

 

Praise DSO.

[Pepper]

I also purchased. Super excited to dive into these shows from the new collection. I’ve also seen criticism for the price, but to me it seems reasonable considering what they could have charged for a 60 CD collection. 

[BillK522]

Under represented early eighties

getting some needed attention.

The Kaiser 85 selection a personal

favorite--with its Big Boy Pete opener,

Midnight Hour closer, Walkin' the Dog

encore along with the final She Belongs.

While no ones first choice, also looking

forward to the Vinny picks as well.

The Cap Centre 93 was the Lucy in

the Sky bustout, versions of several

later songs dot the playlist.  

 

Praise DSO.

[gr8fulpair]

Bill, consider this a heart emoji. I love it but can’t say so symbolically. 

[BillK522]

10 hours ago, gr8fulpair said:

Bill, consider this a heart emoji. I love it but can’t say so symbolically. 

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

 

Look at that, one thing that still

works over here.

 

Praise DSO.

[Mango]

Want

[John A]

Just preordered and I feel a little dirty doing so to be honest, between already having all the music contained therein and the almost $700 after tax and shipping. That said, many shows will certainly be sonic upgrades to what already circulates. And hell, collectors gonna collect. 😁

[BillK522]

13 hours ago, John A said:

Just preordered and I feel a little dirty doing so to be honest.

 

It wears off after a few days, then a 

big package of happiness shows up

at your door in a couple months.

 

Praise DSO.

[John A]

11 hours ago, BillK522 said:

 

It wears off after a few days, then a 

big package of happiness shows up

at your door in a couple months.

 

Praise DSO.

Sage response! Although I think it officially wears off when the credit card cycle is over and paid.  😂

 

David Lemiuex was playing some selections on SiriusXM today and they didn't disappoint.  Heard a cut from Winterland '77, Philly '78, and Red Rocks '79. 

[Tom Banjo]

I got the box set. I also purchased this from Macintosh in honor of the Dead60. It’s pretty sweet

[John A]

1 hour ago, Tom Banjo said:

I got the box set. I also purchased this from Macintosh in honor of the Dead60. It’s pretty sweet

Well done! Is that an integrated amplifier? Few things are more unique and product specific than those illuminated blue meters / displays on McIntosh gear. 

 

Memories of those blue lights glowing behind Jerry at the bottom of his stack are damn special.

[BillK522]

 

                                                                                           

Recent pictures have my anticipation up.

Can not wait to dig in.

 

Praise DSO.