Label: Arista Records (US), ARCD 8065
Style: Pop
Country: Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Time: 35:39
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 197 Mb
Terrapin
Station was produced by Keith Olsen and recorded at Sound City Studios
in Southern California. Olsen made a concerted effort to deliver a song
cycle which could break through commercially. This included some
post-production overdubs of strings, horns, saxophone and and choral
vocals which caused some differing opinions among group members with the
end results.
The album begins with one of its most indelible tracks,
"Estimated Prophet", written and sung by guitarist Bob Weir with lyrics
by poet John Perry Barlow. This track is filled with great melodies,
overt sonic riffs, jazzy leads and lyrics which seem to scorn the
faithful optimist. Drummer Bill Kreutzmann forged a beat in the 14/8
time signature while session man Tom Scott added lyricon and saxophone
to jazz up the song’s arrangement.
The remainder of side one features
eclectic song styles intended to be more radio-friendly material.
"Dancin’ in the Streets" is a full fledged, funk/disco cover of the
Martha and the Vandellas hit but almost sounds like it belongs in some
corny school play rendition in comparison. "Passenger" was written by
bassist Phil Lesh and features harmonized lead vocals by Weir and Donna
Jean Godchaux in an upbeat pop/funk song which was released as a single.
"Samson & Delilah" is a traditional song arranged by Weir and it
starts with some fine, oddly timed drums before settling into a
signature Dead groove with guitars and bass. The first side concludes
with "Sunrise", a folk ballad by Donna Godchaux with some added
orchestrations behind.
The entirety of side two is dedicated to the
sixteen and a half minute, seven part "Terrapin Station" suite. It was
written by Jerry Garcia and lyricist Robert Hunter and is a musical
breath of fresh air in contrast to the somewhat disjointed first side of
the album. The first part, "Lady with a Fan", was based on a
traditional English folk song known as "The Lady of Carlisle", and
features a theme of seduction and foolish bravery with a fantastic,
harmonized guitar lead in between the Garcia-led verses. The next three
"Terrapin" parts are more upbeat and climatic while remaining very
pleasant and melodic. During "Terrapin Transit" the jam breaks into a
slight psychedelic motif with synths, bass and much percussion by Mickey
Hart, while "Terrapin Flyer" features richer production over the
percussion motifs. "Refrain" includes an opera-like chorus as the final
act of the adventure. This suite was actually Part 1 of a two part
composition, the second of which was never recorded or performed by the
Grateful Dead.
(classicrockreview.com/2017/07/1977-grateful-dead-terrapin-station/)
01. Estimated Prophet (05:38)
02. Dancin' In The Streets (03:18)
03. Passenger (02:48)
04. Samson & Delilah (03:28)
05. Sunrise (04:04)
06. Terrapin Station Part 1 - Lady With A Fan (04:21)
07. Terrapin Station Part 1 - Terrapin Station (02:15)
08. Terrapin Station Part 1 - Terrapin (02:08)
09. Terrapin Station Part 1 - Terrapin Transit (00:35)
10. Terrapin Station Part 1 - At A Siding (01:44)
11. Terrapin Station Part 1 - Terrapin Flyer (02:54)
12. Terrapin Station Part 1 - Refrain (02:21)
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