Grateful Dead-Pacific Northwest-73-74/19 disc box set

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by I333I, Jun 12, 2018.

  1. notesofachord

    notesofachord Riding down the river in an old canoe

    Location:
    Mojave Desert
    Do it!
     
  2. US Blues

    US Blues Undermining Consensus Reality

    I trust you have the July '78 box. :agree:
     
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  3. SJR

    SJR Big Boss Man

    Yes! I've also got the stand-alone Cornell, but not the full May '77 box. If it's still on sale in a couple of weeks I'll grab it!
     
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  4. Rne

    Rne weltschmerz

    Location:
    Malaver
    If you have enjoyed Cornell, you will love the whole set, which includes, among other gems, the 5/9/77 Buffalo show (in my opinion, the best in the box set).
     
  5. dtuck90

    dtuck90 Forum Resident

    Location:
    UK
    I agree with this post fully. The opening H>S>F on 5/9 is probably my favourite ever
     
  6. Rne

    Rne weltschmerz

    Location:
    Malaver
    Absolutely marvelous, and the transition from "Comes A Time" to "Sugar Magnolia" is breathtaking. The show is filled with remarkable moments.
     
  7. Grateful Griller

    Grateful Griller Forum Resident

    Location:
    Ohio
    And a smokin' Big River...perhaps the smokinest of all time. Always loved the 5/9 Music Never Stopped too...Unfortunately there's a cut in the last solo but it's still one of the best versions...along with 5/7.
     
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  8. Ray29

    Ray29 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
    I ordered the PNW box during the Rhino July 4th 20% off plus free shipping. $162 all in with the free shipping plus tax. This box is a must. I’m listening to the first show Vancouver 73. Love the rather short 18 minute Playing to close the first set. And then you get Here Comes Sunshine to open the 2nd set. Definitely no regrets picking this up despite a couple scuffed discs. Not sure how many are left, but better to jump on it now while it’s on sale if you are interested.
     
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  9. Taylor16

    Taylor16 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Lexington, KY
    I’d even go so far as to say that 73/74 is the PRIMIEST!!!
     
  10. Taylor16

    Taylor16 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Lexington, KY
    This box has really grown on me. Amazing how I can’t really pick a favorite show from it- and it’s only because they’re all so good! But that St Paul show is perhaps the most underrated show I’ve come across in an official release.
     
  11. US Blues

    US Blues Undermining Consensus Reality

    Who underrated the St. Paul show? Not on my watch they didn't! Now folks have not spoken much of St. Paul because before this there was no SBD, only mediocre audience recordings. The show just never got any PR, and we all know what too much PR can do for any given shows reputation.
     
  12. Dr. Luther's Assistant

    Dr. Luther's Assistant dancing about architecture

    Location:
    San Francisco
    That St. Paul show may very well be the star of the box, for me.

    Then again, I'm only midway through the second Red Rocks, so I really don't put much stock in my opinion at this point. It may all change, second time through.

    Hope this helps... :laugh:
     
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  13. SJR

    SJR Big Boss Man

    So which is the stand out show from the PNW box?
     
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  14. Taylor16

    Taylor16 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Lexington, KY
    Would love to see a poll of this- my vote goes to 6/22/73 (Vancouver)
     
  15. Taylor16

    Taylor16 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Lexington, KY
    It just stone-cold hit me as I was listening to it. For some reason, it was the first show of the box I played and I couldn’t believe how good it was. I hadn’t yet really read much on this forum about the show so, to me at least, it’s my “diamond in the rough”.
     
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  16. Rne

    Rne weltschmerz

    Location:
    Malaver
    I would say 6/22/73. It's one of those special nights in which unexpected things happen.
     
  17. US Blues

    US Blues Undermining Consensus Reality

    As a complete show I'll also go with 22 June 1973. There are certainly sections in each show that dwell in the Realm of the Gods.
     
  18. adamos

    adamos Forum Resident

    Location:
    Southeastern PA
    6/22/73 is my favorite too
     
  19. Dahabenzapple

    Dahabenzapple Forum Resident

    Location:
    Livingston NJ
    Don’t overlook the 7/5/78 Omaha show. One of the greatest Estimated>Eyes ever.

    Only issue is Sugaree comes in a bit late and although I like Bobby’s odd slide playing, some don’t. First set filled with all kinds of 1978 Grateful Dead energy. Set list looks standard as most 78 set lists, but the band is smoking hot throughout.
     
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  20. Dahabenzapple

    Dahabenzapple Forum Resident

    Location:
    Livingston NJ
    Me too:)
     
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  21. jhw59

    jhw59 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Rehoboth Beach DE.
    for me, the real magic starts with Bird Song-just amazing.
     
  22. Weir's slide playing had a bizarre beginner's luck charm in 1978, went downhill into the abyss for the next 15 years, somehow bounced back sounding like something akin to competence in 1993.

    <how did that happen
     
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  23. Archtop

    Archtop Soft Dead Crimson Cow

    Location:
    Greater Boston, MA
    6/22/73 has to be the stand-out show in the box. I mean, feel free to disagree, but it oozes their true essence. Take Here Comes Sunshine as an example. I don't even like that tune all that much but this version may be a top 5 all-time performance by them; it's that good.
     
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  24. SJR

    SJR Big Boss Man

    Cool — 22/06/73 will be the first one I play once my box set arrives. All shows look like they have great set lists. Really looking forward to this arriving!
     
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  25. Archtop

    Archtop Soft Dead Crimson Cow

    Location:
    Greater Boston, MA
    There are a few clunkers in there, but there are also very deep and prolific veins of gold.
     

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