American Beauty [ CD / Album Digipak ]

Name: American Beauty
Brand: Vinyl Castle
SKU: CD47378
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American Beauty

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Released Date: 30 Oct 2020
Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Ah, the Grateful Dead - a band known for their psychedelic jams, devoted following, and, of course, those iconic tie-dye shirts. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of their classic album "American Beauty," this deluxe edition promises fans a trip down memory lane, with plenty of bonus content to keep even the most ardent Deadhead satisfied.

The music on "American Beauty" still holds up well, with tracks like "Truckin'" and "Ripple" sounding as fresh as ever. The band's harmonies are tight, their musicianship is top-notch, and the songwriting is, well, dead on.

But where this deluxe edition really shines is in the bonus material. Live tracks, alternate takes, and unreleased gems give fans a glimpse into the band's creative process, showing just how much work goes into making the magic happen.

Overall, this deluxe edition is a must-have for any Grateful Dead fan. It's a loving tribute to a classic album, and a reminder of why this band continues to captivate audiences five decades on. So grab your dancing shoes, light up a joint (where legal, of course), and lose yourself in the music of the Dead. It's an experience you won't soon forget.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Box of Rain
2. Friend of the Devil
3. Sugar Magnolia
4. Operator
5. Candyman
6. Ripple
7. Brokedown Palace
8. Till the Morning Comes
9. Attics of My Life
10. Truckin

Disc: 2
1. Bertha (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
2. Truckin' (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
3. Hurts Me Too (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
4. Loser (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
5. Greatest Story Ever Told (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
6. Johnny B. Goode (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
7. Mama Tried (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
8. Hard to Handle (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
9. Dark Star (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
10. Wharf Rat (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY 21/02/71)
11. Dark Star (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
12. Me and My Uncle (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY 21/02/71)

Disc: 3
1. Casey Jones (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY 21/02/71)
2. Playing in the Band (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY 21/02/71)
3. Me and Bobby McGee (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY 21/02/71)
4. Candyman (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
5. Big Boss Man (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
6. Sugar Magnolia (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY 21/02/71)
7. St. Stephen (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
8. Not Fade Away (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
9. Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
10. Not Fade Away (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 18/02/71)
11. Uncle John's Band (Live at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY 21/02/71)