Cumberland Blues/He's Gone/One More Saturday Night/Jack Straw/You Win Again/China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Rider/Brown Eyed Woman/Hurts Me Too/Ramble On Rose/Sugar Magnolia/Mr Charlie/Tennessee Jed/ Truckin'/Epilogue/Prelude/Morning Dew
Europe 72 was the third live album released by the Grateful Dead in as many years. This triple LP consists of several different performances from their recent European tour. (US:24)
“This collection of several different performances from the band’s European tour shows what great musicians they were. The band are tight, the music great, there is not much more you can ask from a live album.”
“It has been said the Dead were at their peak in 1972 and I can't find any arguments against that claim. This release is just one classic after another, and the more you continue to listen the more you will hear of their instrumental depth.”
“The set list is enjoyable, particularly on the first disc, which has always been the highlight for me. The vocals sound great and the playing is pretty much all top notch. Particularly on the first disc, the song lengths are much shorter, almost pop length really, which makes it pretty easily digestible to the casual Dead fan.”
“If you're new to live Grateful Dead this is a possible starting point. There's none of that long jamming that newcomers may find hard to get into, this is a Dead live album that's very easy to like.”
“Many argue that this album of live cuts from the Europe trip has been a little too cleaned up with studio overdubs and, as a serious fan, I am inclined to agree. However, anyone new to the band would be unlikely to notice this. This triple album contains many good versions of now classic songs, with a really warm sound.”
“Whoever chose the versions for this album knew the music well, they are performed with precision and force in just the right places. This is a good album for anyone who doesn't own any other Dead albums, as there are no weak spots.”
“This album has some great songs on it. The Grateful Dead were an amazing live band and this is a fine example of their live power.”
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