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Truckin Up to Buffalo July 4 1989
Grateful Dead
Truckin Up to Buffalo July 4 1989
Genres: Country, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock
 
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A classic July 4th concert is brought to life in HDCD Sound on the first of three historic live releases celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. Drawn from arguably the band's strongest tour of their last 15...  more »

     
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All Artists: Grateful Dead
Title: Truckin Up to Buffalo July 4 1989
Members Wishing: 6
Total Copies: 0
Label: Grateful Dead / Wea
Release Date: 7/12/2005
Album Type: Original recording remastered
Genres: Country, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock
Styles: Folk Rock, Jam Bands, Rock Jam Bands, Country Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 081227313920

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A classic July 4th concert is brought to life in HDCD Sound on the first of three historic live releases celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. Drawn from arguably the band's strongest tour of their last 15 years on the road, the two-disc Truckin' Up To Buffalo features the entire concert at Rich Stadium on July 4, 1989. Favorites include "Bertha," "Touch Of Grey," "Man Smart, Woman Smarter," "Morning Dew," and "U.S. Blues."

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CD Reviews

Great energy, Great performance
smarkarrow | Lutherville, MD | 07/12/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)

"While I am neither a Deadhead nor a Dead Detractor, I do appreciate good music done by great musicians. With so much exterior baloney and cultural hoo-ha surrounding the Dead, a lot of people forget how hard they worked at becoming world class musicians. They succeeded. What comes across more than anything on this wonderfully mastered recording is the amount of energy that they had this night. When complimenting the Dead, everyone singles out Jerry's Guitar, Bob W.'s vocals and rhythms, or the two drummers working as one. Myself, I tip my hat to Phil Lesh. He anchors it all while retaining a great sense of melody on an instrument that many take for granted. Listen to the way he walks up and down during Row Jimmy. At some points he is going the opposite direction of Garcia and they still blend perfectly. Other times he takes the lead. He propels the song forward until it assumes its own direction. It is beautiful and expressive bass playing. Rhino is to be commended for the work they have put into preserving the live legacy of the Dead. The packaging is a crack-up."
Awesome and enlightening
Mark Twain | West Chester, PA United States | 07/17/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This show is taken from the Dead's last great run. Everything came together after the resurrection of Jerry and everything comes together in this show. The mix and mastering are great. It seems like every instrument and voice are at the right level and the effect is pleasing. Personally, I do not like Brent's "I will take you home" (maybe it's too gentle for me to handle), but these CDs are filled with so many great renditions of Dead songs that I'll take it!"
The Dead's last truly all around great year
smarkarrow | 07/13/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"1989 for the Grateful Dead was the top of the mountain. They had never been more popular and their playing was top notch. Jerry was in great shape and playing like he never had a coma and the magic was all there. Sadly, the fourth keyboardist Brent Mydland would die more than a year later (July 26, 1990) giving the nickname to the keyboard chair the "Hot Seat" by the other bandmembers especially since this was not the final departure for the keyboardist after Bruce Hornsby left in 1992.



But look on the bright side folks. This is prime Grateful Dead. The songlist may not be perfect (not as good as Nightfall of Diamonds from that same year) but the playing is superb



Being a Deadhead myself (or just a Deadhead wannabe) I can safely say that this is a wonderful release from the "Greatest rock and roll band that ever was."-Bill Graham (not the preacher, the 60's and 70's rock promoter who died of helicoptor crash in 1991). Grateful Dead newcomers. I say welcome to the happy land of the Grateful Dead and buy this one if you wish. It will convince you of the greatness of these gods and make you light a candle on August 9.

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