The Story
Live album from legendary jam band the Grateful Dead. Steal Your Face was originally recorded in 1974 at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom as part of a farewell run that preceded a hiatus for the band. The stress of touring and size of the organization was putting undue strain on the band. They decided to take a break but played five farewell shows before putting their instruments down. The album consists mainly of shorter songs that would make up a typical opening set for the band. Their trademark extended jams are noticeably absent. Compiled by Phil Lesh, the focus was more on songs that would fit more than one to a side, along with unreleased material. Fourteen tracks in all. Released by Rhino Records on double vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve, remastered from the original analog master tapes.
- double vinyl pressing
- gatefold sleeve
- first time on vinyl since its original release in 1976
- live performance recorded in 1974
- remastered from original analog master tapes
- part of Rhino's Rocktober reissue series
- music label: Rhino 2018
reviewed by My Parents Were There 10/2018
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Live album from legendary jam band the Grateful Dead. Steal Your Face was originally recorded in 1974 at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom as part of a farewell run that preceded a hiatus for the band. The stress of touring and size of the organization was putting undue strain on the band. They decided to take a break but played five farewell shows before putting their instruments down. The album consists mainly of shorter songs that would make up a typical opening set for the band. Their trademark extended jams are noticeably absent. Compiled by Phil Lesh, the focus was more on songs that would fit more than one to a side, along with unreleased material. Fourteen tracks in all. Released by Rhino Records on double vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve, remastered from the original analog master tapes.
- double vinyl pressing
- gatefold sleeve
- first time on vinyl since its original release in 1976
- live performance recorded in 1974
- remastered from original analog master tapes
- part of Rhino's Rocktober reissue series
- music label: Rhino 2018
