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FreedomHaul

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Space
Sept. 27, 1981
Capital Centre

Overall this show isn't a standout, but I love me some nice space. Also dig the "Dark Star" teases at the end!
1
Truckin'
Sept. 27, 1981
Capital Centre

Worth it to hear what Bobby does to sweet Jane... you'll know it when you hear it. Worth a giggle.
1
He's Gone
Sept. 27, 1981
Capital Centre

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Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Sept. 27, 1981
Capital Centre

Jerry plays some nice angular lines (ex. first solo), and this features a decent vocal performance.
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El Paso
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Everything from this night is well above average. And listen to Keith!
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Comments

He's Gone
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

The vocal jam at the end is also a highlight.
Wharf Rat
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Almost all of the stellar jams in this show (and there are many of them) have a "Dark Star" vibe as well. Get the AUD or Seamons matrix, it's unbelievable.
Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Really wonderful stuff. Great 11 minute pre-verse segment that gets pretty intense at times. Lots of Phil driving this one, Keith is also shining. Short, coherent feedback with Phil in lead (listen to Keith again!). Gets pretty heady, then wonderful move to major pentatonic with a few minutes left. Seamless > into "Sugar Mag," which for me throws this version over the top. I hate hearing clunky or poorly done transitions and hold the bar pretty high; this well exceeded it. Don't personally hear the MLBJ, but there are a lot of rhythmic similarities.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

Great version until the final solo and that nasty cut at the end. Why didn't they patch that?
Dancin' in the Streets
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

Garcia is the perfect mix of exploratory and patient. Phil powering groove. Nice performance of outro material (dynamics help this section considerably, who knew?).
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