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JGuy Grungeman · 08-06-2016, 02:53 PM

American Beauty by The Grateful Dead

Release: 1970
Style: Coutnry Rock, Blues Rock
Length: 42 min.
Round: Country Rock

It doesn't take a deadhead to recognize the perfection in a Grateful Dead album. The notable one is American Beauty, the one with the same name as that movie. Even though they are more of a live band, Grateful Dead had put everything about country's heart and soul into a rock album.

Amazing acoustic guitar rhythms, like on Box of Rain and Friend of the Devil, show off a wide array of emotion, notably the sadness of the blues influence that GD are not afraid to show off (such as in Truckin'). And then we have some really sweet, soothing electric guitar riffs, like on Candyman. But I suppose what really sets this album apart from most country rock albums is the vocals. Well harmonized and beautiful, the vocals are what really drive the great riffs. Their usage of vocals is on par with CSNY, even if the vocals aren't as good.

This is really come from a first time experience with a large dose of Grateful Dead. It's a perfect country rock album that's about as good as CSN or CSNY's best works.

100/100. Going to keep it on no. 1 if nothing on the list impresses me more.

P.S. And if anyone brings up religion, I don't think Friend of the Devil is about satanism of any kind.

08-06-2016, 02:53 PM	#227 (permalink)
JGuy Grungeman Primo Celebate Sexiness Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 2,662	American Beauty by The Grateful Dead Release: 1970 Style: Coutnry Rock, Blues Rock Length: 42 min. Round: Country Rock It doesn't take a deadhead to recognize the perfection in a Grateful Dead album. The notable one is American Beauty, the one with the same name as that movie. Even though they are more of a live band, Grateful Dead had put everything about country's heart and soul into a rock album. Amazing acoustic guitar rhythms, like on Box of Rain and Friend of the Devil, show off a wide array of emotion, notably the sadness of the blues influence that GD are not afraid to show off (such as in Truckin'). And then we have some really sweet, soothing electric guitar riffs, like on Candyman. But I suppose what really sets this album apart from most country rock albums is the vocals. Well harmonized and beautiful, the vocals are what really drive the great riffs. Their usage of vocals is on par with CSNY, even if the vocals aren't as good. This is really come from a first time experience with a large dose of Grateful Dead. It's a perfect country rock album that's about as good as CSN or CSNY's best works. 100/100. Going to keep it on no. 1 if nothing on the list impresses me more. P.S. And if anyone brings up religion, I don't think Friend of the Devil is about satanism of any kind. __________________ I'm a pretty nice troll if you ask me.