grateful dead - anthem of the sun

description
released in 1968, anthem of the sun is the second studio album by the grateful dead, showcasing their experimental approach to rock music during the late 60s. the album blends psychedelic rock, avant-garde soundscapes, and live recordings, capturing the band's eclectic and improvisational nature.

tracks like "that's it for the other one" and "cryptical envelopment" demonstrate the band's pioneering use of studio techniques and extended jams, creating a fluid and sometimes fragmented listening experience. the album's bold combination of live and studio material highlights the group's unique sound and their ability to merge folk, blues, and jazz influences with their psychedelic explorations. anthem of the sun is a key release in the grateful dead’s catalog, marking a pivotal moment in their journey towards becoming one of the most influential bands of the era.

information
upc: 603497846610
label: warner records, rhino records
format: vinyl, lp, album, reissue, remastered
speed: 33 1/3 rpm
released: oct 30, 2020
weight: heavy (180g)
vinyl quantity: 1
genre: rock
style: psychedelic rock
vinyl color: black

*product appearance may vary*

companies
recorded at – rca studios, hollywood  
recorded at – american recording co.  
recorded at – century sound studios  
recorded at – olmsted sound studios  
recorded at – shrine exposition, l.a.  
recorded at – eureka municipal auditorium  
recorded at – eagles auditorium  
recorded at – crystal ballroom  
recorded at – carousel ballroom  
recorded at – kings beach  
mixed at – columbus recorders, san francisco  
mixed at – criteria recording studios  
mixed at – apostolic studios  
published by – ice nine publishing 

credits
arranged by – the grateful dead  
art direction – ed thrasher  
artwork [cover] – bill walker (8)  
bass, trumpet, harpsichord, guiro, kazoo, piano, timpani – phil lesh  
drums, bells [orchestra], gong, chimes, crotales, piano [prepared], finger cymbals – bill kreutzmann, mickey hart  
engineer [asst.] – bob mathews*  
engineer [executive] – dan healy  
lacquer cut by – cb*  
lead guitar, acoustic guitar, kazoo, vibraslap – jerry garcia  
organ, claves [celesta] – ron mckernan*  
photography by [liner photo] – thomas weir  
piano, piano [prepared], tape [electronic] – tom constaten*  
producer [live] – grateful dead*  
producer [studios and live] – dave hassinger  
producer [for release] – david lemieux (2)  
rhythm guitar, twelve-string guitar, acoustic guitar, kazoo – bob weir  
written-by, arranged by, producer – the grateful dead