This Slipknot jam is a MONSTER (go directly to jam). Listen to Phil and Jerry communicate and battle. Results in new heights previously unheard of!

This is THE KILLER BEW! High energy, INSANE Jerry licks in solo, blazes into Jerry screaming "Delilah Jones was the mother of twins!"

How this is not considered the best Loser I'll never know. Absolutely insane Jerry solo ending with an EXPLOSION into "Last fair deal..."

Perfect pace and groove. Super hot ending jam starting by blasting the main lick full band full force. Awesome Jerry licks to complete.

This is an outstanding Truckin. Can't believe this is so far down. In general, I prefer Truckin to go into something (Other One, etc) but as a stand alone Truckin, I don't know of a better one. Jerry's on fire, Phil is coming in strong, and great overall execution. Highly recommend! Available as Rockin' the Rhein with the Grateful Dead.

The key to this one is the pre-Scarlet jam. There's a few minutes of this, like, funky, acid-jazzy jam before Scarlet starts. Never heard anything like that before. Truly unique and exceptional. A must listen...many times.

I've looked at Playin from both sides now. My assessment is that this one is absolute lunacy (in a very good way). If you want a crazy, exciting, unpredictable Grateful Dead experience, this is it - hands down. There's some crazy "sneak attack" action in there that takes you by surprise (in a very good way). I've always thought that Veneta is THE one, and I probably always will, but I know now that I need both Playins. The need for both is equal. I think Veneta is an amazing example of the band coming together to accomplish a common goal in a concise manner. But this one is over the top. In a head-to-head fight, this Playin would beat Veneta into submission. So, if you want concise, common goal Jamming - Veneta. If you want lunacy - Houston.

Oddly enough, my favorite Playin's from Europe are 4/24 and 5/24. I gotta give the nod to the one at the Rhein (4/24) for greater intensity but I do love this one. Neither is a replacement for the other.

I couldn't believe I didn't find this in the top 5. I go #1 Veneta, #2 Rhein '72, then this one. Outstanding full band playing. Everyone sounds great and you can hear everyone so clearly with this phenomenal recording. Phil is in the upper register VERY often - keeps things very exciting.