Grateful Dead
Dick's Picks Volume 17
Boston Garden
~ 9/25/91
Review by Barry
Small
© 3/6/2002
Dick’s
Picks volume 17 is a complete concert recorded from their September 25, 1991,
performance at the Boston Garden in Boston, MA. There is some bonus filler from
March 31, 1991, from Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC.
The
first CD includes the complete first set; it has nothing to complain about,
though nothing extraordinary. The most interesting jamming is in
"Help" > "Slipknot" > "Franklins Tower." The
"Maybe it was the Roses” > “Dire Wolf" combination is rare, but
no big deal.
Set
2 begins on the second disc with "Victim or the Crime." It is followed by a fine version of "Crazy Fingers"
that segues perfectly into "Playing in the Band" and it transitions
effortlessly into "Terrapin Station." This is followed by the
most interesting part of the show, the "Boston Clam Jam," which Hornsby
dominates and throws in some nice "Terrapin" melodies.
The
set continues on the third disc. It includes a Beatles songs "That Would Be
Something." Jerry sings the song; it is short and melodic, and brings
nice twist to the show. It flows into a "Playin' Reprise" that is
great with Bruce throwing in some quick sharp piano runs, though, some of
Vince's background coloring is annoying. The set closes with a Jerry
ballad followed by two Bobby show closers.
As
a bonus, we are treated to two songs from March 31, 1991, awesome stuff.
"Samson & Deliliah," is played great, notably the Jerry and
Bruce’s interplay throughout the verses. The closing
instrumental has all the band members are going at full force for a two-minute
frenzy. It is followed be a stunning 23:31 rendition of "Eyes of the
World."
Overall,
DP17’s featured show is good, though, the filler is the highlight.
B
+
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