Mars Hotel

Grateful Dead | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 10, 1995)
• Original Release Date: 1974
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Arista
• ASIN: B000002VJT
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,723 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. U.S. Blues

2. China Doll

3. Unbroken Chain

4. Loose Lucy

5. Scarlet Begonias

6. Pride of Cucamonga

7. Money Money

8. Ship of Fools

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And I done some time - with this LP. It is GREAT., July 23, 2002

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D. Cummins "dancummins" (Still at the Pathmark in Perth Amboy (near Raceway Park), looking for donuts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mars Hotel (Audio CD)

Mars Hotel gets better with age, and to me, captures the live sound and spirit of the Dead far better than either American Beauty and Workingman's, though those two records had more top-shelf classic tunes. THIS IS THE ONLY STUDIO LP FROM 1974, ARGUABLY THE BAND'S ZENITH. Really, when I want to check back in with what the Dead were about (with my kids, pals, and such), I listen to this LP. There is no other studio rock album I love more than this one, and trust me, I have heard and lived quite a few....

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hotel worth checking in to, May 24, 2002

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Jinkyu - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mars Hotel (Audio CD)

Mars Hotel sticks out as one of the most interesting and imaginative, as well as best, Dead albums, veering at times from their country style. The lovely "Unbroken Chain" is perhaps their best song ever, as every instrument clicks to create a track of compelling beauty, and Jerry's melodic guitar is just as strong as in his more typical work. Another gem is "Scarlet Begonias," with its cool offbeat rhythms. "China Doll" is great psychedelia with harpsichordish overlays, and "Pride of Cucamonga" cruises with soft swagger. You don't need to be a Deadhead to appreciate Mars Hotel, which is for one and all.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites of anyone., August 4, 2004

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This review is from: Mars Hotel (Audio CD)

This is probably my 2nd favorite studio album after "American Beauty". It's only 8 tracks, but there's alot to like. "U.S. Blues" and "Loose Lucy" are two good jams. Two great mellow songs are "China Doll" and "Ship Of Fools", both wonderful. But the ones I love most, are the spacey "Unbroken Chain", and the excellent "Scarlet Begonias", which is one of my top five songs of theirs ever. If you're a fan looking for more than just a hits album, this is a great choice.