Audio CD review:
Grateful Dead - Blues for Allah

Grateful Dead - Blues for Allah

Band: Grateful Dead Title: Blues for Allah Rating: Release Date: 07 March, 2006 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Help On The Way/Slipknot 2: Franklin's Tower 3: King Solomon's Marbles: Part I: Stronger Than Dirt/Part II: Milkin' The Turkey 4: The Music Never Stopped 5: Crazy Fingers 6: Sage & Spirit 7: Blues For Allah: Sand Castles & Glass Camels/Unusual Occurrences In The Desert 8: Groove #1 (Instrumental Studio Outtake) 9: Groove #2 (Instrumental Studio Outtake) 10: Distorto (Instrumental Studio Outtake) 11: A To E Flat Jam (Instrumental Studio Outtake) 12: Proto 18 Proper (Instrumental Studio Outtake) 13: Hollywood Cantata (Studio Outtake)

Customer Reviews In a magical land of sage&spirit,sand castles&glass camels They hadn't been in a winter land for long--the music on "Blues for Allah" is an oasis for the spirit. "Blues for Allah" heralded the Grateful Dead's return after their legendary concert at the Winterland. Sonic help is indeed on the way! You'll be smiling and tapping your toes. It's like a delicious North African stew blending the sweet and savory. "Blues for Allah" is as mesmerizing as the sights and smells of the Marrakesh night market. The opening,"Help is on the way" is at once anthemic and easy-going. It's as reassuring as a cup of Moroccan mint tea. "Franklin's Tower" is majestic. The King Solomon's Marbles sequence is remarkable acid jazz. It's like finding the ancient city of Petra,the "rose red city,half as old as time. " "The Music Never Stopped" is an ode to the joy of making music. "Crazy Fingers" is exuberant reggae. "Sage and Spirit" (which sounds like the perfect name for a Southwestern New Age store) is New Agey jazz,evoking the desert. One can imagine seeing the red Sangre de Cristo Mountains,the last of the Rockies, becoming the flat purity of the desert. Finally,the "Blues for Allah/Sand Castles&Glass Camels/Unusual Occurrences in the Desert" sequence is at once mysterious and melancholy. It's a mournful desert lament. The reissue has six bonus tracks worth the price. Five are jazzy jam band instrumentals,pure improvisation. "Hollywood Cantata" is a clever look at the price of fame and celebrity. "Blues for Allah" won't leave you feeling blue. Venture into the sands,and feel the desert power. Great Place to Start I got it with really no prior knowledge of the band and I absolutely love it. If you're like me and want to get into the Dead's music but have no idea where to start, this album is it. I strongly suggest that anyone even remotely interested in the Grateful Dead listen to this album. I doubt you'll be dissapointed. Great Deal! Son Loved It! old son and he just loved it! Thanks so much!. I found this for my 26yr. . You can see a complete list of all Grateful Dead discography, or go back to the Grateful Dead tabs