Grateful Dead Wake of the Flood(50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
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CD Rhino Release date: 18/Jan/2024
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50th Anniversary Remaster of the debut album from the band??s own label, GRATEFUL DEAD RECORDS.
With the recent passing of founding member Ron ??Pigpen? McKernan and temporary exit of drummer, Mickey Hart, this 1973 release introduces a fresh lineup that includes newest members Keith and Donna Godchaux on keys and vocals.
Features ??Eyes Of The World,? ??Stella Blue,? and ??Mississippi Half-Step.?
50th Anniversary Remaster by David Glasser, with Plangent Processes tape restoration and speed correction.
Produced for Release by David Lemieux. -
"Wake of the Flood (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)" on CD is a lovingly expanded celebration of one of the Grateful Dead's most important studio albums. Originally released in 1973 as the band's first album on their own label, "Wake of the Flood" marked a creative turning point, introducing a warmer, jazz-tinged, and more exploratory sound after the band's early psychedelic and country-rock years. The 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition on CD presents the classic album in excellent sound quality and adds carefully curated bonus material (such as contemporary live recordings or alternate versions, where included) that offer a deeper look into the band's creative process during this era. Songs like "Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo", "Row Jimmy", "Stella Blue" or "Eyes of the World" are among fan favorites and show the Grateful Dead at a peak of songwriting and interplay between the musicians.
As a physical edition, this Rhino CD release is aimed at collectors and audiophile fans who value a tangible, well-produced version of the album. Depending on the configuration, the Deluxe Edition may include expanded artwork, historical photos or liner notes that illuminate the background of the recording sessions and the band's situation in the early 1970s. The remastering (if included in this edition) gives the music more clarity and presence, while remaining faithful to the organic, live-in-the-studio character of the original recordings.
The Grateful Dead were one of the most influential American rock bands, founded in the 1960s in California, and became legendary through their unique mixture of rock, folk, blues, country, and improvisational jazz elements. They are considered pioneers of the jam-band culture and built one of the most devoted fan communities in rock history through their extensive touring and constantly changing live sets. Albums like "Workingman's Dead", "American Beauty" and "Wake of the Flood" are regarded as milestones, while songs such as "Truckin'", "Casey Jones" or "Sugar Magnolia" have long become classics. The band's open approach to live recordings and their culture of taping concerts have also had a lasting influence on the way fans experience and archive music.
The manufacturer Rhino is known as a specialist for high-quality reissues, catalog editions and deluxe versions of important albums from rock, pop, soul and many other genres. With great attention to detail, Rhino often works directly with artists' archives and labels to present historically significant recordings with improved sound, additional material and lovingly designed packaging. Fans and collectors appreciate Rhino releases because they frequently offer more than simple reprints, instead presenting well-researched editions that preserve musical heritage and make it accessible to new generations of listeners. With this 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of "Wake of the Flood", Rhino once again underscores its reputation for treating classic albums with respect, care and an ear for quality.
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