I appreciate that I get to be a side character in every single "we went to this concert" story. Part of me was hoping Ken would pitch "Dozin' at the Knick" so I could do the whole "I was at that show" bit, but "Without a Net" is a much stronger album. Albany loses yet again!
My very first of 20 or so official GD shows before 20 or so Dead adjacent shows was also Brent’s first. For my taste, I prefer the first half of the Brent era more than the second half, but that may have more to do with Jerry’s health and enthusiasm. I agree the Eyes from Without a Net is in the top 2-3 versions all time. Even though I joined the Circus later, I prefer to listen to the 74-78 era shows, except when Donna gets a little too shrieky. Rocking the Cradle from Egypt 1978 is an excellent representation. A stoned friend once said about the recording quality, “it feels like I’m inside the speaker.”
I appreciate that I get to be a side character in every single "we went to this concert" story. Part of me was hoping Ken would pitch "Dozin' at the Knick" so I could do the whole "I was at that show" bit, but "Without a Net" is a much stronger album. Albany loses yet again!
My very first of 20 or so official GD shows before 20 or so Dead adjacent shows was also Brent’s first. For my taste, I prefer the first half of the Brent era more than the second half, but that may have more to do with Jerry’s health and enthusiasm. I agree the Eyes from Without a Net is in the top 2-3 versions all time. Even though I joined the Circus later, I prefer to listen to the 74-78 era shows, except when Donna gets a little too shrieky. Rocking the Cradle from Egypt 1978 is an excellent representation. A stoned friend once said about the recording quality, “it feels like I’m inside the speaker.”
I think those Egypt shows (and many others from 78) don’t get the credit they deserve. They’re not 77, but still better than the majority of the 80s
Great record (and version of Eyes of the World), great band, and one helluva a vibe. Love that this one sailed in 4-0.
P.S. Every one should barrel across the Great Plains (or desert SW) listening to the Dead at least once.