Rhino / Wea
2005
Truckin' Up To Buffalo
About This Album
Spread over two CDs, 2005's Truckin' Up to Buffalo contains the Grateful Dead's entire 1989 Independence Day performance. This date -- from Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY -- was the second of their summer East Coast tour. Many if not all of those gigs were documented by a six-camera crew under the direction of Len Dell'amico. The thoroughly favorable results can been seen and heard on the similarly titled companion DVD volume. Deadhead audiophiles will definitely want to avail themselves of that release, as the 5.1 Surround mix puts the consumer front row center. Dell'amico's résumé boasts several earlier collaborations with the combo, such as Dead Ahead (1980) and So Far (1987). During the '80s, the Grateful Dead's lineup featured Jerry Garcia (lead guitar/vocals), Mickey Hart (drums), Bill Kreutzmann (percussion), Phil Lesh (electric bass/vocals), Brent Mydland (keyboards/vocals), and Bob Weir (rhythm guitar/vocals). While glancing at the song list may not reveal any surprises, finicky and hard to please enthusiasts will be thrilled by above-average playing from start to finish. A prime example is the rousing coupling of "Bertha" and "Greatest Story Ever Told," kick-starting the festivities.
Track List

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