Grateful Dead

Workingman's Dead

the only fully good grateful dead album casey jones and uncle johns band are easily there 2 best songs not saying much (if you have read my previous review for anthem of the sun you will get the context) but yeah enjoyable folk and country album

This album put me in a quite emotional, reflexive mood. It was a nice experience. It's that beautiful blending between country, folk, and psychedelic rock that the Grateful Dead does very well. Rather rootsy too. A-side is better and more touching, B-side sounds the same (in a good way, but the same) but it has "Casey Jones", the most acclaimed track. However, my favorite is "Dire Wolf". That chorus is just frightful: "don't murder me, please". Thank God Jerry ... read more

Uncle John's Band - 85
High Time - 80
Dire Wolf - 80
New Speedway Boogie - 80
Cumberland Blues - 75
Black Peter - 80
Easy Wind - 75
Casey Jones - 80

Not very punchy, but that's the point. A lot of it is just jamming. Still good.

Favorite Tracks: "Casey Jones"