Comments for Grateful Dead, Dead Set

An unfortunately distilled picture of early 80' dead. Much of the band's trademark magic is omitted in favor of more concise, and uninteresting numbers. Clearly, The beast is not let out of it's cage here. Few highlights include the slow Friend of the Devil and the Interesting Passenger. More satisfying pictures of the band in the Late 70's early 80's can be found in the Dick's Pick's Series

Just compare the electric segment of the ''Dead Ahead'' video to the electric music found on ''Dead Set'' and you''ll realize that there was indeed quality jamming to be found on the source tapes from this run. I don''t think that Arista has ever fully realized what Dead Heads think is prime material versus what they (the record company) think is prime. When it comes to something like the Dead, all logic should be tossed in favor of gut feeling. A ''7.''

Very nice snapshot of the Dead circa 1980, playinglive at San Francisco`s Warfield Theater and Radio City Music Hall in NYC Fall of 1980. Really shows off the bands truetalents were in live venues. Many who`ve never understood what the big deal is from their studio albums should give thisa shot as a good primer. Highlights are a hot "Samson and Delilah", "Minglewood", Weir singing the blues on "Little Red Rooster", and the classic"Brokedown Palace."