 The Grateful Dead
 The Reckoning
 Review by Gary Hill

The Grateful Dead were always at least three different bands stylistically. There was "the rock band", "the folk band with country leanings" and "the psychedelic space rock band". Although there are a few moments of space there, this album captures a live show by the folk band side of The Grateful Dead. It is certainly a fine album in that genre, and quite a nice listening experience. On this album, The Grateful Dead were Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Donna Godchaux, Keith Godchaux, Bill Kreutzman, Phil Lesh and Brent Mydland.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: The Early Years Volume 4 at garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-The-Early-Years.
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