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Back to EpisodesHow Workingman’s Dead Rewrote the Grateful Dead’s Sound (1970)
Season 5
Episode 266
Published 4 months ago
Description
This episode dives into the Grateful Dead’s Workingman’s Dead—the pivotal moment the band traded psychedelic sprawl for tight harmonies, lived-in storytelling, and rootsy Americana. We unpack the album’s stripped-down vibe, standout songs, and explore how it reshaped the Dead’s identity—then set the stage for what came next.
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