The Grateful Dead's final studio album, released in October 1989, contains some of the strongest songs of the later-era Grateful Dead, including “Foolish Heart,” “Standing On The Moon,” and Brent Mydland's “Blow Away.” Brent had three songs on the LP, demonstrating his importance to the band with his strong vocal and musical contributions. Two of Bob Weir's more dynamic songs are also on the album, “Picasso Moon” and “Victim Or The Crime,” showing off some of his deepest, most interesting song-craft.The Dead’s Final Studio Album, Newly Remastered. 1LP, Black Vinyl. Mastered by GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer David Glasser. Produced for release by David Lemieux.
After the monumental success and critical acclaim ... Moreof Cocoa Sugar, Mercury Prize winning Edinburgh trio Young Fathers will release their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Heavy Heavy. Made up of Alloysious Massaquoi, Graham ‘G’ Hastings and Kayus Bankole, Young Fathers have long been recognised as one of Britain’s most vital and distinguished bands - merging incendiary and thought provoking lyrics with cutting edge visuals and an undeniable propulsive live show. Written and recorded over the course of three years, Heavy Heavy is a tour de force from the trio. An unashamedly soulful and heartfelt album, where the drums set the scene throughout to transport the listener to a place of celebration and awakening. Cocoa Sugar received huge press support from Entertainment Weekly, Pitchfork (7.3/10), NPR, Pop Matters (9/10 - “This album will resonate for years to come"), Under The Radar (8.5/10), Exclaim (9/10), Northern Transmissions (8/10), New York Times Magazine Music Issue, The Fader, Stereogum, Noisey, Hypebeast, Past and more. The band have had multiple sold out headline shows (Elsewhere in Brooklyn (The New Yorker praising the group’s “impressive ease" and “versatility that can be heard in the pop harmonies and stomping rhythms that seem to glue their avant sounds together.”) and Moroccan Lounge in LA), support for LCD Soundsystem and Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Hollywood Bowl as well as a SXSW performance for the New York Times showcase, KEXP live session and performance on Jimmy Kimmel. Prior to Cocoa Sugar, Young Fathers released the Mercury Prize winning album DEAD in 2014 followed by the seminal White Men Are Black Men Too in 2015. Before these albums the band released two now-legendary mixtapes Tape One in 2011 and Tape Two in 2013, the latter of which also won Scottish Album of the Year. Less
Limited smoke colored vinyl LP pressing. 2022 rele... Morease. Sharon Van Etten has always been the kind of artist who helps people make sense of the world around them, and her sixth album, We've Been Going About This All Wrong, concerns itself with how we feel, mourn, and reclaim our agency when we think the world - or at least, our world - might be falling apart. The ten tracks on We've Been Going About This All Wrong are designed to be listened to in order, all at once, so that a much larger story of hope, loss, longing and resilience can be told. This is, in itself, a subtle act of control, but in sharing these songs it remains an optimistic and generous one. There is darkness here but there is light too, and all of it is held together by Van Etten's uncanny ability to both pierce the hearts of her listeners and make them whole again. Things are not dark, she reminds us, only darkish. Less
Amazon Exclusive Translucent Grape Vinyl! Reissue ... Moreof the 1970 Cotillion Records release. It was the final studio album by the band featuring Lou Reed, who had left the group shortly before it was release. "Loaded" contains two of the best-known Velvet Underground songs: "Sweet Jane" and "Rock & Roll." Loadedis #109 onRolling Stone's 500 greatest albums of all time. Less
The sophomore studio album from Jade Bird, Differe... Morent Kinds of Light, is now available on (double LP vinyl/CD). Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Dave Cobb, Different Kinds of Light shows Jade's flair as she translates conflicted emotional states into narrative vignettes. Her sound finds it's groove under country and alt-rock influences, giving the album "that rock element that I've been missing and deeply love," as Jade describes. Less
Limited vinyl LP pressing of this 2000 album from ... Morethe Country legend. American III: Solitary Man was the third album in the American series and his 85th overall album. The album was notable for being Cash's highest charting (#11 Country) solo studio LP since his 1976 One Piece at a Time, an album that reached #2 Country based on the title cut. To the present day, Cash's studio albums for the American series have continued to sell extremely well. Less
Tom Waits' 12th studio album, The Black Rider, was... More released in 1993 on Island Records. A musical comedy/horror collaboration with Waits and artists Robert Wilson (director/designer), William S. Burroughs (writer/Beat guru) and Kathleen Brennan (music). Not a cast album, The Black Rider is Tom's interpretation and performance of songs he had originally created for the stage production. Featuring the tracks, "November," "Russian Dance" and "The Briar And The Rose," the music is a concoction of pop, vaudeville, rock, cabaret and blues - a brew that is strangely familiar yet absolutely fresh. Newly remastered for the first time from the original tapes and personally overseen by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan, the LP is available on apple red vinyl. Limited Edition. Less
Originally released in 1972, now remastered & ... Morecut at revelatory Half-Speed at Abbey Road Studios from vinyl specific original tape transfers designed to get the very best possible sound from the format.Pressed on heavyweight 180g black vinyl, this album features the singles `Happy', `Sweet Virginia', and `Tumbling Dice' Less
“I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)”... More is the second part of Teddy Swims’ debut album, arriving January 24, 2025. It follows the massive success of Part 1, which includes his multi-platinum global smash hits, “Lose Control” and “The Door.” This self-taught Atlanta-born vocal powerhouse has swiftly risen to the forefront of the music scene in 2024 with record breaking songs, sold-out global tours, and iconic performances. With a voice that effortlessly blends genres, including R&B, soul, and pop, Teddy Swims has captivated listeners with his raw emotion. His voice, full of soulful resonance, carries the weight of lived experience and his lyrics delve into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Less
As The Rolling Stones were preparing to play two n... Moreights at Wembley Stadium in June 1999, their first London shows in 4 years, they announced a surprise show at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire for June 8, 1999. An intimate crowd of 1,800 lucky fans were treated to a number of rarely heard gems over the course of 96 minutes. As Mick Jagger stated from the stage that night, "If you want to see the hits go to the big place down the road." And as promised, the deep cuts were deep - "Melody" performed for the first time since 1977, while "Moon Is Up" was brought to the stage for the only time in the band's live career. Sheryl Crow, who opened the show, joins the band during "Honky Tonk Women." This 2 LP package is pressed on 180g black vinyl. Less
Be OK is a compilation album by American singer-so... Morengwriter Ingrid Michaelson released in 2008. The album consists of previously unreleased music, live recordings and cover versions. Less
St. Vincent's first self-produced record, All Born... More Screaming, is Annie Clark at her most unfiltered. The album is an invitation to test the limits of what is possible - and to then keep going; brought to life with the aid of a highly curated dream lineup of friends (Rachel Eckroth, Josh Freese, Dave Grohl, Mark Guiliana, Cate Le Bon, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Stella Mogzawa and David Ralicke), All Born Screaming is an unadulterated expression of St. Vincent's singular vision. Gatefold Jacket LP. Less
Reissue from the original Warner (Bros.) Records s... Moretereo master with digitally recreated original cover. "For You" is Prince's debut album, released in April 1978, which marked the arrival on the music scene of one of the most talented artists. At just 18, Prince Rogers Nelson wrote, performed, arranged and produced the entire album (with the exception of a co-write on the single "Soft And Wet"). Less
What makes Napalm Death so special? Well let's thi... Morenk back 30 years. Would you have thought that a grindcore band from Birmingham would ever make it into the official album charts with some of the most infernal noise ever put on tape, enter the Guinness book for the shortest song ever recorded or appear in a prominent UK TV series named 'Skins'? Could you have ever imagined a down-to-earth lad named Mark 'Barney' Greenway, a soccer fan (Aston Villa FC), vegetarian, prog metal freak and one of music history's most renowned representatives of 'cookie monster' style vocals would become a personality within the extreme music realm that is not about beer-drinking and hell-raising but synonymous with sounding hard while being smart? Well, that is where we are at now. From filthy, sweaty rehearsal rooms and tiny clubs and pubs NAPALM DEATH has conquered every music festival you can think of while becoming famous for combining brutal music with political engagement and ethical values beyond the usual cliche of sex, drugs & rock n roll. And, as most fans will be delighted to hear, this remarkable story is far from being over. Apex Predator - Easy Meat is the next vital chapter in a tome the band themselves virtually created. Less
Meteora, Linkin Park’s ground-breaking second al... Morebum, was released in March 2003 and included the global hit singles “Somewhere I Belong”, “Faint”, “Numb”, “Breaking The Habit” and “From The Inside.” It has sold over 8 million copies in the US and has been certified multi-platinum, platinum, or gold in 15 countries. To mark the 20th anniversary of this landmark release, it is being re-issued in multiple formats: Limited Edition Super Deluxe Box Set, 4 LP Deluxe Vinyl Box, 3-disc Deluxe CD and digital: all containing a wealth of previously unreleased or rare tracks. Among the unreleased tracks are several gems unknown to Linkin Park fans, including “Lost” - a fully realized track from the 2002 album recording sessions featuring stunning vocals from Chester Bennington. Less
From Neil’s sleeve notes: “Why do these old so... Morengs live so vividly now? They do to me.”... Neil Young with Crazy Horse in all their “Ragged Glory”. Neil & The Horse have played together for over 50 years and the performances of these songs is a true highlight of that long relationship. 9 songs on 2 LPs, with the original song titles replaced with selected lyrics. (“Farmer John”, being a cover, retains its original title.) The album was recorded in 2023, with this line-up:Billy Talbot – Bass, vocal, Ralph Molina – Drums, vocal, Micah Nelson – Guitar, vocal, piano, Nils Lofgren – Guitar, vocal, piano. Neil Young – Guitar, vocal, harmonica Neil: “In the spirit it’s offered…made this for the Horse lovers. I can’t stop it. The horse is runnin’. What a ride we have. I don’t want to mess with the vibe. I am so happy to have this to share.” Less
Double vinyl LP pressing. Mt. Joy's climb into the... More musical stratosphere owes a great deal to their highly energetic and passionate live performances. They've sold out room after room across the country, have toured with arena acts like The Lumineers, among many others, and fans the world over flock to their shows. So when the coronavirus pandemic sidelined the touring industry, Mt. Joy felt the effects in a significant way. Fast forward to May 22, 2021: artists and fans alike are finally emerging, and Mt. Joy steps on the stage at Red Rocks Amphitheater, playing the biggest show on record since live music began to open back up. Live At Red Rocks showcases the band's spirited performance in front of the sold-out Colorado crowd, and the energy felt from the audience's thrill of experiencing live music again is unmistakable, even through the air waves. Less
The Boy Named If, from Elvis Costello & The Im... Moreposters, is an album of urgent, immediate songs with bright melodies, stinging guitar solos and a quick step to the rhythm. Costello says, "The full title of this record is `The Boy Named If (And Other Children's Stories).' `If' is a nickname for your imaginary friend; your secret self, the one who knows everything you deny, the one you blame for the shattered crockery and the hearts you break, even your own." Produced by Costello and Sebatian Krys. Less
Tears For Fears debut album, The Hurting, was rele... Moreased on March 7, 1983 and topped the U.K. albums chart in its second week of release. It reached platinum status in January 1985 and contains three Top 5 U.K. singles, "Mad World," "Change," and "Pale Shelter." Celebrating its 40th anniversary, this LP has been remastered at Abbey Road Studios by engineer Miles Showell and cut at half-speed on 180-gram vinyl for superior quality. Less
We're KIDZ BOP and we're taking over... the bigges... Moret bops of the year are here! KIDZ BOP 2024 is filled with today's biggest hits, sung by kids for kids, including "Cruel Summer," "Cupid," "Dance The Night," and "Vampire." Pop Star Pink LP. Less
Originally released on Capitol Records in 1963, Su... Morerfer Girl includes some of the Beach Boys' greatest tunes, including the title song, the hot rod ditty ""Little Deuce Coupe,"" and ""Catch a Wave"". Most significant of all is the gorgeous ballad ""In My Room,"" which anticipated future Beach Boys releases both in its sophisticated production (strings, organ, dense harmonies) and its personal, solipsistic lyrics.Standard weight vinyl. Reissued to mark Capitol Records 75th Anniversary. Less
But Here We Are is the new album from Foo Fighters... More, and marks the bands return after a year of staggering losses, personal introspection and bittersweet remembrances. A brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything Foo Fighters have endured recently, But Here We Are is a testament to the healing powers of music, friendship and family. Courageous, damaged and unflinchingly authentic, the album opens with “Rescued,” the first of 10 songs that run the emotional gamut from rage and sorrow to serenity and acceptance, and myriad points in between. But Here We Are is in nearly equal measure the 11th Foo Fighters album and the first chapter of the band’s new life. Sonically channeling the naiveté of Foo Fighters’ 1995 debut, informed by decades of maturity and depth, But Here We Are is the sound of brothers finding refuge in the music that brought them together in the first place 28 years ago, a process that was as therapeutic as it was about a continuation of life. This version is one standard weight BLACK vinyl disc, in a standard jacket, with printed inner sleeve, with a folded 12”x 24” insert Less
Limited edition vinyl releases of titles previousl... Morey available in boxed sets only. Original studio albums remixed by Steven Wilson & Robert Fripp. Limited to 2000 copies per title. Pressed on 200 gram vinyl. Originally begun in 2009 by Steven Wilson & Robert Fripp for King Crimson's 40th anniversary, a series of new mixes were prepared in both stereo & 5. 1 formats & issued as CD/DVD-a sets. The CD/DVD-A series also provided the catalyst for the larger scale King Crimson boxed sets as issued from 2012 onwards. The impact of both the CD/DVD-A series & the boxed sets helped to kick start a wider interest in the mainstream market for surround sound & for all-encompassing artist boxed sets which had, previously, been limited mostly to 'direct to fan' and/or specialist online sales & retailers. Consumer demand for the remixes on vinyl led to two boxed sets being issued in late 2018. Less
Philadelphia psychedelic doombringers Ruby the Hat... Morechet are one of heavy music's finest on-the rise bands. Evoking a decade's worth of maturity gained in just a few short years, the genesis from the band's 2011 self-titled EP to present day has been nothing short of stunning. The group's music fuses the sinister tactic of brainwash with blistering riffs and the rebellious mood of sorcery, re-imagining a different path for metal. Valley of the Snake is a six song journey; a fantastical trek with huge, blistering tracks that journey over peaks and valleys and ditches and oceans before leaving you spinning. Seething and spitting, Ruby the Hatchet hammers behemoth waves of dogma and doom, merging precision and patience with a sinister foot-stomping, head-bobbing power. Vocalist Jillian Taylor's serpentine vocals, scene stealing howls and macabre lyrics conjure holistic atmospheres over swollen grooves that grow and flow in circles and waves. Guitars crunch, wail and burn. Heavy-handed and hypnotic in equal parts Ruby the Hatchet creates the perfect shape shift between psych density and metal grandiosity, representing something utterly imposing; primeval and oppressively heavy while maintaining a level of breathless intensity over the course of the full album. This hex is for you. Less
Sometimes, Forever - the immersive and compulsivel... Morey replayable Soccer Mommy album - cements Sophie Allison's status as one of the most gifted songwriters in rock today. It finds her broadening her aesthetic without abandoning the unsparing lyricism and addictive melodies that made earlier songs so easy to obsess over. To support her vision, Sophie enlisted producer Daniel Lopatin whose credits include the Uncut Gems film score and The Weeknd's Dawn FM. Less
Loser Edition on Ruby Vinyl. On March 29, 2024, Sh... Moreabazz Palaces' two new mini-albums, Robed in Rareness and Exotic Birds of Prey, come out on CD and LP. Shabazz Palaces is masterminded by Ishmael Butler (Digable Planets), whose relentless drive to reimagine hip-hop - even as he enjoys his fifth decade on Earth - remains undiminished. When Robed in Rareness hit digital platforms in 2023, NPR Music called it "enchanting and subversive, " while Pitchfork observed that "the futurism of Shabazz Palaces has always been interwoven with the past and present, their songs scintillating tapestries of old-school shit talk, proggy psychedelia, and melodic flossing. Robed in Rareness is draped in this multiplicity as Butler and a team of close collaborators swagger across eras of rap." Less
The Who's debut album, My Generation, was released... More in 1965. It peaked at #5 in the U.K. and launched the band into worldwide acclaim. It contains "My Generation," "The Kids Are Alright," and "The Ox," and was mastered from the original tapes by The Who's longtime engineer, Jon Astley. Packaged in an original sleeve with obi and a certificate of authenticity, this vinyl edition is engineered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios with a half-speed mastering technique that produces a superior viny Less
Lonnie Smith's 1970 album, Drives, was a showcase ... Moreof the organist's sense of adventure and indomitable groove. With Dave Hubbard on tenor sax, Ronnie Cuber on bari sax, Larry McGee on guitar and Joe Dukes on drums, Smith delivers funky takes on hits "Twenty-Five Miles" and "Spinning Wheel," plus a fleet version of Miles Davis' "Seven Steps to Heaven." This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. Less
Limited blue, black, red, white, and cyan splatter... More vinyl LP pressing. Lock your doors and bolt your windows as longstanding Gore Metal maniacs, Exhumed reemerge with their disgusting album Death Revenge. The band's 6th full-length sees them tread into ambitious new territory with their first concept album; a musical melodrama in thirteen parts based on shocking true events. Less
In the distant future, humanity has been forced to... More leave Earth and migrate to another galaxy. A spacecraft is sent to a planet to terraform it and the crew is created one by one by a biological 3D printer. However, a fatal error occurs during the creation of one of the members. The crew then begins to encounter a series of unpredictable events. A terrifying space horror story from the mind of Hirotaka Adachi (Otsuichi) with character designs by Final Fantasy’s Yoshitaka Amano, the Netflix anime series ‘exception’ features original score music by Academy Award and Grammy-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. Ranging from stunning, otherworldly orchestral pieces to haunting electronic soundscapes, the vinyl edition of the soundtrack highlights twenty-seven tracks from Sakamoto’s expansive original score for the outerspace saga. This vinyl release comes pressed on two solar red colored LPs housed in a gatefold package featuring original art from the series. Less
Turner continued to embrace her rock ‘n’ roll ... Moreroots while exploring new sonic landscapes with the boldand daring Acid Queen (1975). Inspired by her role as the “Acid Queen” in Ken Russell's film version ofThe Who's classic rock opera Tommy, the title track is a gritty and raw reimagination of PeteTownshend’s original. Turner embraced her character’s fiery and defiant voice with visceral covers ofThe Rolling Stones’ “Under My Thumb,” The Who’s “I Can See For Miles,” and Led Zeppelin’s “WholeLotta Love.” The album explored Turner’s musical boundary-pushing and was a testament to her uniqueartistry. Less
IAMX is the solo musical project of Chris Corner f... Moreounded in 2002 in London, England after the hiatus of his former band Sneaker Pimps. It is an independent music project with a secondary focus on the experimentation of visual art. Musically, IAMX spans across multiple genres. Less
N.W.A.'s debut 1988 album Straight Outta Compton i... Mores considered one of the pioneering gangsta rap records that has had an enormous impact on the evolution of hip hop. Less
180 gram audiophile black vinyl. The Last Rebel is... More the seventh studio album by American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and was originally released in 1993. This album showcases how this line-up could passionately tear their way through southern rock just as easily as the original line-up. It's a superb collection of songs with the title track being as good as anything the band has ever done! Cool riffing, honky-tonk piano playing, slide guitar and a combination of up-tempo songs and ballads. The old Skynyrd recipe works like a charm on this record. It is the last album to feature drummer Kurt Custer and guitarist Randall Hall. Less
Ministry's Al Joursengen, the acclaimed pioneer of... More industrial music, doesn't muck around, doesn't sugar-coat, and doesn't pull punches. He's highly opinionated, exceptionally well read and articulate on subjects ranging from politics to alien conspiracies to American history to his beloved Chicago Blackhawks/Bulls/White Sox/Bears. He is an avid follower of NASA scientist David S. McKay, ancient civilizations scholar Zecharia Sitchin, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Scottish writer/archaeologist/scientist Graham Hancock. The industrial machine that is Ministry has manufactured immense amounts of sound during it's 30+ years of musical artistry. Their 14th studio album, AmeriKKKant, was originally released in 2018. Less
Limited 180gm clear vinyl LP pressing. The self-ti... Moretled 1996 studio album from Hüsker Dü and Sugar vocalist and guitarist, Bob Mould. Reissued on vinyl for the very first time. Housed in a reverse-board sleeve. Recorded and mixed after the break-up of Sugar, Mould moved away from a band approach and played every instrument on the album himself. Includes the singles 'Egoverride' and 'Fort Knox, King Solomon'. Less
Superproducer Trevor Horn is often credited with c... Morereating the sound of the `80s. For ECHOES - ANCIENT & MODERN, his debut album for Deutsche Grammophon, he has taken 11 iconic tracks, from that decade and beyond, and reinvented them with different vocalists and brand-new orchestral arrangements. Less
This 7-LP Deluxe Edition of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, ... MoreWilco’s 2002 Nonesuch debut, includes the original album, remastered for its 20th anniversary in 2022, plus 39 previously unreleased tracks—“The Unified Theory of Everything” alternate album versions plus bonus tracks, a live 2002 concert recording, and a September 2001 radio performance. The set also includes a booklet with an in-depth essay by journalist/author Bob Mehr.Yankee Hotel Foxtrot was widely acclaimed as one of 2002’s best albums, appearing in year-end lists of Mojo, NME, Q, Rolling Stone, and Uncut, among many others. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot also was featured in multiple decade-end lists, with Rolling Stone naming it #3 Album of the 2000s, as well as many Greatest Albums of All Time lists, including in the NME Less
Newly re-issued vinyl versions of two Rilo Kiley c... Morelassics: Take Offs And Landings (on high quality 180-gram vinyl, and includes a download code), and More Adventurous. Less
The album companion to the critically acclaimed fi... Morelm by Brett Morgen. Features unheard versions, live tracks & mixes created exclusively for the film on vinyl for the first time. MOONAGE DAYDREAM illuminates the life and genius of David Bowie, one of the most prolific and influential artists of our time. Told through sublime, kaleidoscopic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Morgen’s (The Kid Stays in the Picture, Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, Jane) feature-length experiential cinematic odyssey explores Bowie’s creative, musical and spiritual journey. The film is guided by Bowie’s narration and is the first officially sanctioned film on the artist. The companion album to MOONAGE DAYDREAM features songs spanning Bowie’s career and includes previously unheard material, unique mixes created for the film and this release, along with dialogue from Bowie himself. Highlights include a previously unreleased live medley of 'The Jean Genie / Love Me Do / The Jean Genie” recorded live at the final Ziggy Stardust concert at Hammersmith Odeon in 1973, featuring Jeff Beck on guitar. Other rarities include an early version of the Hunky Dory favorite “Quicksand” and a previously unreleased live version of “Rock ’n’ Roll With Me” from the legendary 1974 Soul Tour. Less
Grant Green's musical style evolved to embrace jaz... Morez-funk as the decade turned to 1970. The guitarist's vibrant album Green Is Beautiful is a highlight of the era. With his distinctive tone, he shines on a set that includes covers of James Brown ("Ain't It Funky Now"), The Beatles ("A Day In The Life") and Burt Bacharach ("I'll Never Fall In Love Again"). Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal. Less
Complete Albums Volume 1' features all 9 studio al... Morebums released by Steve Miller Band over 1968 - 1976 in one box set for the very first time. All albums are remastered on 180g black vinyl, and released 50 years since Steve Miller first signed to Capitol Records. The collection includes classic albums such as `Children Of The Future', `Fly Like An Eagle' and `The Joker'. Less
The Pretty Reckless gives rock n' roll the jumpsta... Morert it needs for a new generation on their album, Other Worlds. Released in 2022, the record is a collection of songs featuring remixes, covers and reimagined versions of their favorite tracks. White LP. Limited Edition. Less
GRATEFUL DEAD / ANTHEM OF SUN (1971 REMIX) vinyl L... MoreP pressing. 1971 remix of the original album. Anthem of the Sun is the second album by The Grateful Dead, released in 1968 on Warner Bros/Seven Arts. It is the first album to feature second drummer Mickey Hart. The band was also joined by Tom Constanten, who contributed avant-garde instrumental and studio techniques influenced by composers John Cage and Karlheinz Stockhausen. The album was assembled through a collage-like editing approach helmed by members Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh (along with soundman Dan Healy), in which disparate studio and live performance tapes were spliced together to create new hybrid recordings. The band also supplemented their performances with instruments such as prepared piano, kazoo, harpsichord, timpani, trumpet, and güiro. The result is an experimental amalgam that is neither a true studio album nor a live album. Less
