GRATEFUL DEAD - From The Mars Hotel - 1974 LP
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Grateful Dead - FROM THE MARS HOTEL is a 1974 LP release on the Grateful Dead label # GD 102.
The Grateful Dead made their reputation on the road with their live shows, and they always struggled to capture that magic in the studio. From the Mars Hotel represents one of their better studio albums. Jerry Garcia sounds engaged throughout and takes the vocal reigns for most of the songs on the album -- he proves himself able and versatile. He sings the rollicking opener, "U.S. Blues," with a tongue-in-cheek seriousness that gives the political song an edge, and he lends emotional sincerity to the atmospheric ballad "China Doll." Garcia shines on guitar during the funk workout "Scarlet Begonias," but the ensemble work is best displayed on the album's centerpiece, "Unbroken Chain." During this song, all the musicians are allowed to shine: Phil Lesh, the bassist and songwriter, provides tender vocals over a piano-based arrangement while the bridge allows the guitars and drums to stretch out in classic Grateful Dead style.
The jacket shows light wear on the front, back, corners & top edge; wear on the bottom edge and a crease in the bottom left corner of the back. The record is in EX to NM condition.
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