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Overview
The Grateful Dead made their reputation on the road with their live shows, and they always struggled to capture that magic in the studio. From the Mars Hotel, while not a classic, represents one of their better studio albums. Jerry Garcia sounds engaged throughout and takes the vocal reigns for most of the songs on the album -- although he's not the most gifted vocalist, he proves himself able and versatile. He sings the rollicking opener, "U.S. Blues," with a tongue-in-cheek seriousness that gives the political song an edge, and he lends emotional sincerity to the atmospheric ballad "China Doll." Garcia shines on guitar during the funk workout "Scarlet Begonias," but the ensemble work is best displayed on the album's centerpiece, "Unbroken Chain." During this song, all the musicians are allowed to shine: Phil Lesh, the bassist and songwriter, provides tender vocals over a piano-based arrangement while the bridge allows the guitars and drums to stretch out in classic Grateful Dead style. This album is highly recommended for fans, but casual listeners should start with American Beauty or Workingman's Dead. [In 2004, Rhino released a remastered, expanded edition of From the Mars Hotel as part of the exhaustive 12-disc box Beyond Description (1973-1989); in 2006, this expanded CD was released separately. The expanded disc contained seven bonus tracks: an alternate studio outtake of "Loose Lucy"; live versions of "Scarlet Begonias," "Money Money," "Wave That Flag," and Chuck Berry's "Let It Rock"; and studio acoustic demos of "Pride of Cucamonga" and "Unbroken Chain."]
Product Details
Release Date: | 03/07/2006 |
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Label: | Grateful Dead / Wea |
UPC: | 0081227327729 |
catalogNumber: | 73277 |
Rank: | 8810 |
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Album Credits
Performance Credits
Grateful Dead Primary ArtistJerry Garcia Guitar,Vocals,Group Member
Bob Weir Guitar,Vocals,Group Member
Ned Lagin Synthesizer
Donna Jean Godchaux Background Vocals,Group Member
Keith Godchaux Harpsichord,Keyboards,Group Member
Bill Kreutzmann Drums,Group Member
Phil Lesh Vocals,Group Member
John McFee Pedal Steel Guitar
Technical Credits
Chuck Berry ComposerJerry Garcia Composer
Grateful Dead Producer
Bob Weir Composer
Robert Hunter Composer
James Austin Reissue Producer
John Perry Barlow Composer
Phil Lesh Composer
Roy Segal Engineer
Joel Selvin Liner Notes
Mary Ann Mayer Artwork
Reggie Collins Discographical Annotation
Cameron Sears Producer,Executive Producer
David Lemieux Reissue Producer
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