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Track Listings
| 1. Uncle John's Band |
| 2. High Time |
| 3. Dire Wolf |
| 4. New Speedway Boogie |
| 5. Cumberland Blues |
| 6. Black Peter |
| 7. Easy Wind |
| 8. Casey Jones |
| 9. New Speedway Boogie (Alternate Mix) |
| 10. Dire Wolf (Live) |
| 11. Black Peter (Live) |
| 12. Easy Wind (Live) |
| 13. Cumberland Blues (Live) |
| 14. Mason's Children (Live) |
| 15. Uncle John's Band (Live) |
| 16. Bonus Track 1 |
Editorial Reviews
An alternate mix of New Speedway Boogie and six unreleased live tracks completes their 1970 country-rockin' masterpiece.
Customer Reviews
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57 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Grateful Dead's classic 1970 album gets even better on this Rhino reissue. Not only is the album more than doubled in length with bonus material, you also get a terrific live version of "Mason's Children," a band composition that was initially slated to to end side two but was left off the LP because (according to the liner notes) Garcia and Lesh thought the vocals sounded too "pop." The "hidden" bonus track is a 30-second radio spot promoting the album.
The rest of the bonus material is live versions of five of the original songs taken from concerts between 1969-1970. In addition there is an alternate mix of "New Speedway Boogie."
This single-disc release from Rhino is identical to the version included in 2001's pricey--but essential--box set THE GOLDEN ROAD (1965-1973). If you're going to own only one album from this legendary band, the nod would have to go to WORKINGMAN'S DEAD. This album sounds as fresh today as it did thirty-three years ago. (Running Time - 79:54) ESSENTIAL
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
ALL of the New GD Remasters are pretty great, but the acoustic tracks on this album really stand out. Even if you've heard the album 1000 times as I have this one, you're going to find something you've never heard before. Like it was recorded yesterday. If you don't have HDCD on your CD Player or DVD (most don't offer that feature), you can get it with a soundcard for your computer. It really makes the sound jump out at you. The bonus tracks on this and the other GD Remasters are great as well, and it's nice to see them put the empty space on the CD's to good use. Well worth the money, and a proud addition to my collection.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Any ill-informed Dead Head who bought this upon its release in June 1970, expecting more of the acid-drenched blues and psychedelia of such recent predecessors as Anthem Of The Sun and Aoxomoxoa, must have had a considerable shock when they dropped the needle into the groove, and track one, Uncle John's Band, began to play.
The hallmark guitar was augmented by mellifluous pedal steel and banjo, and in the place of all the weirdness and experimentation came beautifully-recorded, clean sounding, almost traditional, timeless songs, song after song with three-part harmonies and tunes you almost felt you knew already. The Dead had gone back to their roots, the music they grew up with, and their lyricist, Robert Hunter, had risen to the challenge with songs about miners and engineers that belonged within a rich musical tradition, largely forgotten, that was being re-invented by artists like the Band and Ry Cooder. When they entered the studios behind the Fillmore for two weeks in February 1970 they had been coached in harmony by Crosby, Stills and Nash, knew all the songs they were to record and even the order they were to appear on the album, and were completely focused on their mission. This, and its equally inspired sequel American Beauty, expel the myth that the Grateful Dead were a live band whose studio work was of secondary importance, and can stand up proudly against any other record.
This 79-minute edition, re-mastered in HDCD, doubles the length of the original album with live material and one alternative take. The live recordings, mostly from 1970, are all songs from the album plus one song that had been intended to close side two but was eventually not used (Mason's Children), and show how the Dead were both able to integrate the new material into their set and to play it so convincingly well. The earliest recording here is Dire Wolf, from Santa Rosa CA in June 1969, showing they were previewing their new direction alongside their existing set a full eight months before they entered the studios
The hallmark guitar was augmented by mellifluous pedal steel and banjo, and in the place of all the weirdness and experimentation came beautifully-recorded, clean sounding, almost traditional, timeless songs, song after song with three-part harmonies and tunes you almost felt you knew already. The Dead had gone back to their roots, the music they grew up with, and their lyricist, Robert Hunter, had risen to the challenge with songs about miners and engineers that belonged within a rich musical tradition, largely forgotten, that was being re-invented by artists like the Band and Ry Cooder. When they entered the studios behind the Fillmore for two weeks in February 1970 they had been coached in harmony by Crosby, Stills and Nash, knew all the songs they were to record and even the order they were to appear on the album, and were completely focused on their mission. This, and its equally inspired sequel American Beauty, expel the myth that the Grateful Dead were a live band whose studio work was of secondary importance, and can stand up proudly against any other record.
This 79-minute edition, re-mastered in HDCD, doubles the length of the original album with live material and one alternative take. The live recordings, mostly from 1970, are all songs from the album plus one song that had been intended to close side two but was eventually not used (Mason's Children), and show how the Dead were both able to integrate the new material into their set and to play it so convincingly well. The earliest recording here is Dire Wolf, from Santa Rosa CA in June 1969, showing they were previewing their new direction alongside their existing set a full eight months before they entered the studios
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
great music
There is a reason why this group made such great music.... they were awesome musicians! I play the piano and purchased the sheet music for their work. Read more
Published 2 months ago by ridemaster-v
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Disc!
All that I have to say is if you like the Dead, you will like this disc. Gotta love the Dead!
Published 2 months ago by Stephen Roy Simonds
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Find!
Bought this for my husband, he is a Deadhead. Played it nonstop for two days. The extras included on the disk he said were an awesome bonus.
Published 4 months ago by Pam Marcum
5.0 out of 5 stars
Remember it well
One of the best album covers ever..........and, the record is pretty good, too. I remember when I first bought the vinyl version years ago, and what a treat the music was. Read more
Published 4 months ago by DLH
5.0 out of 5 stars
Workingmans Dead
I received this CD in excellent condition. Wanted to replace a tape I had. Old tech that finally wore out. This is one of my favorite Dead works.
Published 7 months ago by Nonnie AD
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still working
I remember this album's debut, a huge departure from the Dead's previously recorded work. The tight melodies and folksy yet sophisticated arrangements conveyed the band's charm,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kate Duffield
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy the Expanded Edition!!!
Make sure to buy the Expanded Edition! It is remastered also and is also on sale right now for $2.99.
Published 9 months ago by mrmooseesq
4.0 out of 5 stars
Allright
Everything allright with the shipment. There where no broken plastic cover and the quality of the CD was allright, like new.
Published 10 months ago by Jan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless music~easily this is one of my all time favorite albums
All the songs are awesome on this collection. The tunes from this record and it's follow up studio effort 'American Beauty' formed the backbone of the Dead's setlist content for... Read more
Published 12 months ago by dee's sososikwitit
5.0 out of 5 stars
great relaxing album
I think these guys are amazing and their music is great!!!! I like every song on this album not one bad jam on this one. Read more
Published 20 months ago by jeffery parsons
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