Red Rocks 7/8/78

"David Lemieux is rarely given to gushing, but in his essay inside the vividly-designed graphics of this digi-pak, the rhapsodic observations he offers are fully justified, beginning with the superlative sound quality to the exemplary choice of material and the musicianship".

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"The show in question took place on July 8, 1978 at Colorado's Red Rocks, the last gig of the Dead's summer tour. Generally, 1978 is thought to pale in comparison to 1977 but this particular show earned a legendary reputation due to its exuberance: the first set starts running with "Bertha" and the energy doesn't let up, not even when the band slides into a worn, weary "It Must Have Been the Roses" and "Wharf Rat" or when Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart set out on an intricate, intense "Rhythm Devils." If any Dead show could be called a full-on party - when they get to the concert-closing "Werewolves of London," it feels like a triumph - it's this, and while the good times are infectious, what lingers is how the band is exceptionally tight on this night".

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"Jerry Garcia and Co. were capable of unbelievable highs and unfathomable lows. The lows take center stage on a lackluster set from Summer '78".

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