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Originally Posted by Carpe Mortem
I've been wanting to get into them but don't know where to start, what's a good intro album? I've only heard random songs here and there. Terrapin Station was pretty sweet.
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If you like Terrapin Station, you might also like "Blues for Allah" or "From the Mars Hotel" as they both sound closer to Terrapin Station than other Grateful Dead studio albums. Their 60's studio albums have a more psych/folk/blues/rock sound and their early 70's studio albums have a more country/folk/rock sound. As for live recordings, the band (and many audience members) recorded almost every show they ever played throughout their career. If you want to try some live 70's albums (without overwhelming you with choices) "Grateful Dead" (also known as Skull and Roses) and "Europe '72" are both a good place to start.
I don't care much for their 80's to 90's output, so I can't give any recommendations for those eras.